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Rupert, Idaho

Introduction to Rupert, Idaho

Rupert, Idaho, in Minidoka county, is located 65 miles W of Pocatello, Idaho (center to center) and 452 miles N of Las Vegas, Nevada. The city has a population of 5,645.

Rupert History

Rupert was originally named as Wellfirst. W.N. Shilling established the first store of the area. The post office of the area was established July 17, 1905 and Shilling became the first postmaster. The city was named after John Henry Rupert, a railroad employee who brought mails for the settlers. It was officially incorporated on April 12, 1906. The first mayor of the city was M.M. Mackay. It is the county seat of Minidoka County, which was created on January 28, 1913. Rupert was named as the "Christmas City” of USA in November, 1987.

Rupert and nearby Attractions

  • Minidoka National Wildlife Refuge
  • Lake Walcott State Park
  • Minidoka County Historical Museum
  • Stanley Museum
  • Murtaugh Lake County Park

Things To Do In Rupert

Rupert offers easy access to Minidoka National Wildlife Refuge, Murtaugh Lake County Park, and Lake Walcott State Park. Travelers can also visit the Rupert Aquatic Center. The Neptune Park is also ideal for spending your free hours. The city also includes several restaurants and shopping centers where you can hang out during your leisure. Rupert also hosts several events and special programs such as the Minidoka County Fair every year.

Rupert Transportation

Joslin Field - Magic Valley Regional Airport provides facilities for air transportation.

Rupert Higher Education

There are several colleges and universities that offer higher educational facilities including College of Southern Idaho, Utah State University, Ricks College, and many more.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)		Top 7%Rupert Affordability of Rents
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)		Top 8%Rupert Short Commute Times
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)		Top 15%Rupert Racial Diversity
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)		Top 17%Rupert Affordability of Property Taxes

Comparative Profile of Rupert, ID

Comparing Rupert 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
Children Under 5 Years Old108
Female Share of the Population710
Senior Citizens66
Racial Diversity59
Male Share of the Population41
Age of the Population24
Well-Paid Single Men12

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Average Household Size86
Portion of People Married65

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People Above Poverty22
People in Middle Class or Better12
Median Family Income11
College Educated Adults12

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Short Commute Times109
Working at Home64
Public Transportation Use46
Walking and Biking to Work23

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents109
Affordability of Property Taxes99
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals79
People Living Alone45
Housing Recently Built43
Seasonal and Vacation Housing21

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Property Crime65
Low Violent Crime65
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