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Rupert, ID

Full City Profile · Idaho · Minidoka County County

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
6,157 Population 2,989/sq mi density
$54,444 Median Income $23,447 per capita
$182,500 Home Value $321,765 Zillow
$835 Median Rent 29.4% income on rent
47°F Avg Temperature 302 sunny days/yr
69 Violent Crime/100K 1,226 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$54,444 median income, 2.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$182,500 home value, $835/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
69 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
8.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Rupert, ID

At a Glance

Median Income
$54,444
28% below
$23,447 per capita
Home Value
$182,500
35% below
Zillow: $321,765
Median Rent
$835/mo
28% below
29.4% of income on rent
Violent Crime
69/100K
82% below
1,226/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
8.1%
76% below
78.6% high school+
Unemployment
2.6%
28% below
18.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.6%
23% above
15.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
47°F
302 sunny days/yr

How Rupert Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Rupert's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
72%
Home Value
65%
Rent
72%
Poverty
152%
Bachelor's
24%
Unemployment
72%
Crime
18%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Rupert a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.7 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Rupert residents earn a median household income of $54,444 , which is 28% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $23,447. The unemployment rate stands at 2.6% (28% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 18.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 786 business establishments, including 33 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Rupert is $182,500 , 35% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $321,765. Median rent is $835/month, with 29.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 95.5 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1965.

Safety & Crime

Rupert reports 69 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 82% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,226/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.

Education

8.1% of adults in Rupert hold a bachelor's degree or higher (76% below the national average). 78.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.0/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Rupert has an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 302 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 10.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 33.

Data Overview

People

Population6,157
Median Age31.7 yrs
Density2,989/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans5.8%

Economy

B
Median Income$54,444
Per Capita$23,447
Unemployment2.6%
Poverty18.9%
County GDP$1,255M
Avg Weekly Wage$979

Housing

A+
Home Value$182,500
Rent$835
Ownership68.0%
Zillow$321,765
Housing Units2,361
Rent Burden29.4%

Crime

F
Violent69/100K
Property1,226/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault69/100K
Burglary328/100K

Health

Obesity39.6%
Diabetes12.8%
Smoking15.5%
Heart Disease6.5%
Premature Death8,413/100K

Climate

Avg Temp47°F
Sunny Days302/yr
Rain10.8 in/yr
AQI33 (Good)
Elevation4,158 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+8.1%
High School+78.6%
Graduate+2.9%
School Score5.0/10

Community

2024 VoteR 81% / D 17%
Commute15 min
Broadband87.0%
Internet Speed48 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries1

Did You Know?

The median home in Rupert was built in 1965.
The nearest airport is Joslin Field/Magic Valley Regional (42 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.432 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
11.3% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.