At a Glance
Median Income
$54,444
$23,447 per capita
Home Value
$182,500
Zillow: $327,536
Median Rent
$835/mo
29.4% of income on rent
Violent Crime
641/100K
734/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
8.1%
78.6% high school+
Unemployment
4.2%
18.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.6%
15.5% smoking rate
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Rupert a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.6 / 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 4.2% (17% above 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 $327,536. 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 641 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 69% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 734/100K.
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 49°F (9°C).
Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 10.3 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population6,157
Median Age31.7 yrs
Density2,989/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born18.3%
Veterans5.8%
Economy
B
Median Income$54,444
Per Capita$23,447
Unemployment4.2%
Poverty18.9%
County GDP$1,255M
Avg Weekly Wage$979
Housing
A+
Home Value$182,500
Rent$835
Ownership68.0%
Zillow$327,536
Housing Units2,361
Rent Burden29.4%
Crime
F
Violent641/100K
Property734/100K
Health
Obesity39.6%
Diabetes12.8%
Smoking15.5%
Heart Disease6.5%
Premature Death8,413/100K
Climate
Avg Temp49°F
Rain10.3 in/yr
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?
Rupert was founded in 1906.
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.
12.6% of the population has a disability.
18.3% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.