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Rupert, ID
City in Minidoka County, Idaho.
Population
6,190
Land area
2.1sq mi
People per sq mi
3,007
ZIP codes
0
Rupert and its ZIP codes
Rupert at a glance
- Rupert is about 128 times as dense as Idaho as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 31st among 232 cities and towns in Idaho.
- The median household income is $54,741, 30% below the Idaho median of $77,800.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $205,200 (51% below Idaho) and median rent is $856 a month.
Local data for Rupert, ID
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Rupert, ID, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$54,741
Poverty rate
19.4%
Median home value
$205,200
Median rent
$856/mo
Homeownership
63.7%
Bachelor's or higher
9.1%
Median age
29.5
Average commute
15.9 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (2,654), German Americans (858), Scottish Americans (196).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Minidoka County. PPP loans are for Rupert.
Unemployment rate
3.3%
Aug 2026, -0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$52,213
9,227 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$52,408
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$123M
FY 2026, $5,680 per person
How people get to work
Rupert, ID, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone80.3%
- Carpooled11.3%
- Public transit0.1%
- Walked0.9%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.9%
- Worked from home4.5%
Average one-way commute: 15.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Rupert, ID, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: winter weather
Storm events since 1996
160
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
10
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
85° / 19°F
10.8 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Rupert, ID, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
38.9%
U.S. 33.3% +5.6 pts
Diabetes
13.8%
U.S. 12.1% +1.7 pts
Smoking
14.9%
U.S. 12.8% +2.1 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
22.0%
U.S. 11.1% +10.9 pts
Cities near Rupert
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| AcequiaCity | 5.4 mi | 0.5 |
| PaulCity | 5.9 mi | 0.7 |
| HeyburnCity | 6 mi | 2.6 |
| DecloCity | 7.1 mi | 0.3 |
| BurleyCity | 7.8 mi | 6.8 |
| MinidokaCity | 13 mi | 0.1 |
| AlbionCity | 15 mi | 0.5 |
| HazeltonCity | 24 mi | 0.4 |
| MurtaughCity | 26 mi | 0.2 |
| MaltaCity | 27 mi | 1.4 |
| EdenCity | 27 mi | 0.3 |
| OakleyCity | 28 mi | 4.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Rupert, ID in?
- Rupert is in Minidoka County, Idaho.
- What is the population of Rupert, ID?
- About 6,190 people live in Rupert, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Rupert?
- Nearby places include Acequia (5.4 mi), Paul (5.9 mi), Heyburn (6 mi), Declo (7.1 mi), Burley (7.8 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023