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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 experiences four distinct seasons with 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.
Temperature
26°F Jan (-3°C)
70°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 47.0°F |
| 13% below US avg | |
| January Average | 26°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 302 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,158 ft (1,267 m) |
| Area | 2.1 sq mi (5.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,989/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.6189°N, 113.6740°W |
| Timezone | America/Boise |
| County | Minidoka County County |
| Nearest Airport | Joslin Field/Magic Valley Regional (TWF) 42 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 33.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 20.5 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 31.7 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 5.6 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Volcano | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 3.6 m (12 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1909 | UTAH | Earthquake | 3.6 m | — | 121 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Wapi Lava Field (47 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Wapi Lava Field | Shield | 1,604 m (5,262 ft) | -300 | 47 km |
| Black Butte Crater Lava Field | Shield | 1,478 m (4,849 ft) | -8400 | 84 km |
| Craters of the Moon | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 2,005 m (6,578 ft) | -130 | 90 km |
| Hell's Half Acre | Shield | 1,631 m (5,351 ft) | -3250 | 140 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 26°F (-3°C) | 1.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 32°F (0°C) | 0.7 in | |
| March | 39°F (4°C) | 0.9 in | |
| April | 47°F (8°C) | 0.9 in | |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 1.1 in | Wettest |
| June | 63°F (17°C) | 0.9 in | |
| July | 70°F (21°C) | 0.4 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 69°F (20°C) | 0.5 in | |
| September | 59°F (15°C) | 0.6 in | |
| October | 49°F (9°C) | 0.6 in | |
| November | 36°F (2°C) | 1.1 in | |
| December | 28°F (-2°C) | 1.0 in |
Rupert has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 26°F in January to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 9.8 inches, with May being the wettest month (1.1") and July the driest (0.4").