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Rupert, ID


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Rupert, Idaho

Rupert, Idaho, in Minidoka county, is 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.

The People and Families of Rupert

In Rupert, about 57% of adults are married. Rupert is a good place to find playdates for your kids, as the city is full of young ones.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Rupert had a median family income of $29,423.

Political Inclinations

Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Rupert Housing

In Rupert, 70% of the houses and apartments are occupied by the owners, not rented out. And yes, you can rent a place in the city without breaking the bank. Residential property taxes remain low i Rupert.

Commuting

In Rupert, 93% of commuters drive to work. Most residents would agree that driving around the city is a bit easier than around other cities of its size.

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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