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Montpelier, ID
City in Bear Lake County, Idaho.
Population
2,694
Land area
2.3sq mi
People per sq mi
1,162
ZIP codes
0
Montpelier and its ZIP codes
Montpelier at a glance
- Montpelier is about 50 times as dense as Idaho as a whole.
- The median household income is $61,375, 21% below the Idaho median of $77,800.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $240,300 (43% below Idaho) and median rent is $535 a month.
Local data for Montpelier, ID
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Montpelier, ID, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$61,375
Poverty rate
7.8%
Median home value
$240,300
Median rent
$535/mo
Homeownership
86.2%
Bachelor's or higher
15.1%
Median age
42.0
Average commute
31.3 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (239), Irish Americans (153), Mexican Americans (150).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Bear Lake County. PPP loans are for Montpelier.
Unemployment rate
2.7%
Sep 2026, +0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$40,906
2,013 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$52,688
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$41.6M
FY 2026, $6,532 per person
How people get to work
Montpelier, ID, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone76.4%
- Carpooled13.2%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked2.3%
- Bicycle1.3%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.2%
- Worked from home5.7%
Average one-way commute: 31.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Montpelier, ID, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: avalanche
Storm events since 1996
228
Countywide, mostly heavy snow
Flood insurance policies
1
0.0% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
85° / 7°F
17.9 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Montpelier, ID, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
31.8%
U.S. 33.3% -1.5 pts
Diabetes
11.6%
U.S. 12.1% -0.5 pts
Smoking
14.4%
U.S. 12.8% +1.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.9%
U.S. 11.1% -1.2 pts
Cities near Montpelier
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| BenningtonCensus-designated place | 3.8 mi | 6.5 |
| ParisCity | 8.5 mi | 3.5 |
| BloomingtonCity | 11 mi | 1 |
| GeorgetownCity | 11 mi | 0.7 |
| St. CharlesCity | 16 mi | 0.7 |
| Taylor, WYCensus-designated place | 24 mi | 3 |
| Cokeville, WYTown | 24 mi | 1.3 |
| Soda SpringsCity | 27 mi | 4.4 |
| Garden City, UTTown | 27 mi | 8.8 |
| GraceCity | 28 mi | 1 |
| Smoot, WYCensus-designated place | 28 mi | 2.3 |
| Fairview, WYCensus-designated place | 29 mi | 2.7 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Montpelier, ID in?
- Montpelier is in Bear Lake County, Idaho.
- What is the population of Montpelier, ID?
- About 2,694 people live in Montpelier, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Montpelier?
- Nearby places include Bennington (3.8 mi), Paris (8.5 mi), Bloomington (11 mi), Georgetown (11 mi), St. Charles (16 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023