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Rexburg, Idaho

Introduction to Rexburg, Idaho

Rexburg, Idaho, in Madison county, is located 28 miles NE of Idaho Falls, Idah (center to center) and 450 miles NW of Denver, Colorado. As of the year 2000 census, 17,257 people reside in Rexburg.

Rexburg History

Rexburg was first settled by the fur trappers in the late 1800s. The city was founded by Thomas E. Ricks. In fact, the area was also named in the honor of its founder. It was originally named as Ricksburg, however later on it was changed to Rexburg. The first log house of the area was constructed in 1883. The Utah Northern Railroad first entered the city in 1899. The city of Rexburg is the county seat of Madison County, which was formed on February 18, 1913.

Rexburg and nearby Attractions

  • Teton Flood Museum
  • Sand Creek Wildlife Management Area
  • Legacy Flight Museum
  • Farnsworth TV & Pioneer Museum
  • Jefferson County Recreation Area
  • Yellowstone Bear World

Things To Do In Rexburg

While in Rexburg you can visit the Harriman State Park, Grand Teton National Park, Henry's Lake State Park, and Yellowstone National Park. The Craters of the Moon National Monument and Preserve is also worth taking a look around. Golf enthusiasts can also visit the Teton Lakes Golf Course and the Rexburg Municipal Golf Course. Visitors can also spend their free hours at the Teton Dam Flood Museum and at the Splash Park. Events like the Idaho International Dance and Music Festival and Whoopee Days are also organized by the city.

Rexburg Transportation

Air transportation can be availed from Idaho Falls Regional Airport.

Rexburg Higher Education

Ricks College is located in Rexburg. Higher education can also be availed through Idaho State University, Weber State University, and Montana State University – Bozeman.

High Points

Rexburg strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Idaho):

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 1%trophyRexburg Affordability of Rents
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 2%trophyRexburg Short Commute Times
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 2%trophyRexburg Walking and Biking to Work
Low Violent Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 3%trophyRexburg Low Violent Crime
College Educated Adults
(vs. State)
Top 10%Rexburg College Educated Adults
Low Property Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 13%Rexburg Low Property Crime

Comparative Profile of Rexburg, ID

Comparing Rexburg to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Idaho (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Female Share of the Population1010
Children Under 5 Years Old43
Racial Diversity37
Male Share of the Population11
Senior Citizens11
Well-Paid Single Men11
Age of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size1010
Portion of People Married42

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults710
Median Family Income25
People in Middle Class or Better11
People Above Poverty11

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times1010
Walking and Biking to Work1010
Working at Home98
Public Transportation Use47

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents1010
Housing Recently Built88
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals810
Affordability of Property Taxes84
Seasonal and Vacation Housing75
People Living Alone11

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime109
Low Property Crime98
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