Rexburg, Idaho
Rexburg is a city of 40,543 people in Madison County, Idaho, founded in 1883.
Why visit Rexburg
Townapedia lists 6 museums and landmarks, 22 parks and trails, 70 places to eat, 6 places to stay and 5 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Brigham Young University–Idaho, Teton Vu Drive In, Jacob Spori Building and Madison County Courthouse.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 85°F; January lows average 14°F.
Weather in Rexburg
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Rexburg
Rexburg is a city in Madison County, Idaho, United States. The population was 39,409 at the 2020 census. The city is the county seat of Madison County, its largest city, and the last "dry town" in the USA. Rexburg is the principal city of the Rexburg micropolitan area, which includes Fremont and Madison counties.
From the Wikipedia article Rexburg, Idaho (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do5
Brigham Young University–Idaho
School
Private university in Rexburg, Idaho, United States
Museums and landmarks6
Jacob Spori Building
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.5 mi
Historic building at Brigham Young University Idaho in Rexburg, Idaho, United States
Madison County Courthouse
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.7 mi
Historic courthouse in Rexburg, Idaho, United States
Parks, trails and playgrounds22
10 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes70
Kainoa's
Restaurant · Hawaiian, Diner
Local Hawaiian-inspired food.
115 S 2nd West, Rexburg
Mo-Sa 10:30-21:00
Blister's BBQ
Restaurant · Barbecue · 0.5 mi
26 East Main Street, Rexburg
Mo-Th 11:00-20:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-21:00
Doorzza
Restaurant · Pizza · 1.8 mi
1181 Unit A South Yellowstone Highway
Mo-Th 11:30-22:00; Fr-Sa 11:30-23:00
Freeddy’s
Restaurant · Burger, Ice Cream · 0.7 mi
42 North 2nd East
Su-Th 10:30-22:30; Fr-Sa 10:30-23:00
Casa De Ochoa
Restaurant · Mexican · 0.4 mi
383 South 2nd West, Rexburg
Mo-Th 10:30-21:00; Fr 10:30-22:00; Sa 10:30-21:00
Denny's
Diner · American · 1.2 mi
585 North 2nd East, Rexburg
24/7
Millhollow
Restaurant · Ice Cream, Sandwich · 0.5 mi
48 South 1st East
Mo-Th 10:30-22:00; Fr-Sa 10:30-22:30
58 more on the map.
History
The city takes its name from founder Thomas Edwin Ricks. The city was incorporated in 1883.
The Navy Electronics Laboratory oceanographic research ship USS Rexburg was named for the city.
In June 1976, Rexburg was severely damaged by the Teton Dam Flood. The Teton River flowed through northern Rexburg, and left most of the city underwater for several days after the Teton Dam ruptured. A museum dedicated to the Teton Dam Flood and the history of Rexburg and the area, located in the basement of the Rexburg Tabernacle, has been a major city landmark for decades.
The city gained attention after the murders of siblings Tylee Ryan and J.J. Vallow, who went missing in September 2019 and were found dead in June 2020.
From the History section of Rexburg, Idaho on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay6
AmericInn Lodge and Suites
Motel and hotel · 1.7 mi
1098 Golden Beauty Drive, Rexburg
Churches and places of worship15
Rexburg Stake Tabernacle
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 0.5 mi
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Church · Mormon · 1.4 mi
210 South 12th West, Rexburg
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Church · Mormon · 1.6 mi
612 South Hidden Valley Road, Rexburg
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Church · Mormon · 2.4 mi
2332 West 2000 South, Rexburg
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Church · Latter Day Saints · 0.5 mi
166 South 1st East, Rexburg
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Church · Latter Day Saints · 0.9 mi
314 East 2nd North, Rexburg
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Church · Mormon · 1.4 mi
1070 South 2nd East, Rexburg
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Church · Mormon · 1.6 mi
475 East 7th North, Rexburg
Shopping18
Gas and EV charging11
Schools, colleges and libraries23
Kershaw Intermediate School
School · 4.5 mi
610 East 3Rd North Street, Sugar City
Healthcare5
Map of Rexburg
181 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 30°F | 14°F | 1.2 in |
| Feb | 34°F | 17°F | 0.8 in |
| Mar | 46°F | 26°F | 0.9 in |
| Apr | 56°F | 33°F | 1.2 in |
| May | 66°F | 41°F | 1.8 in |
| Jun | 75°F | 47°F | 1.5 in |
| Jul | 85°F | 52°F | 0.6 in |
| Aug | 84°F | 50°F | 0.7 in |
| Sep | 74°F | 43°F | 1.0 in |
| Oct | 58°F | 33°F | 1.1 in |
| Nov | 42°F | 24°F | 0.7 in |
| Dec | 30°F | 15°F | 1.1 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Rexburg Byu Idaho (1 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Madison County has had 3 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for biologicals.
- 2020-04-09: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2005-09-13: Hurricane Katrina (Hurricane)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Rexburg-Madison County Airport (RXE) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 1 miles away.
- Sugar City 4 mi northeast, about 7 min by car
- Teton 7 mi northeast, about 12 min by car
- Parker 9 mi north, about 15 min by car
- Newdale 10 mi northeast, about 17 min by car
- St. Anthony 11 mi northeast, about 18 min by car
- Rigby 12 mi southwest, about 19 min by car
- Menan 12 mi southwest, about 20 min by car
- Ammon 25 mi south, about 41 min by car
- Idaho Falls 26 mi southwest, about 42 min by car
- Blackfoot 52 mi southwest, about 1 h 30 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Rexburg id, Unknown author, Public domain
- Rexburg idaho temple at sunset, Pavili255, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Rexburg Stake Tabernacle 1, Rich jj, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Spori Building 1988 - Rexburg Idaho, David L. Crowder, Public domain
- Madison County Courthouse, Idaho, Ken Lund, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Spori Building, Ken Lund, CC BY-SA 2.0
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