Rupert, Idaho
Rupert is a city of 6,190 people in Minidoka County, Idaho, founded in 1906.
Why visit Rupert
Townapedia lists 4 museums and landmarks, 5 parks and trails and 1 attraction in and around town.
Highlights include Historic Wilson Theater, Empire School and Rupert Town Square Historic District.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 85°F; January lows average 19°F.
Weather in Rupert
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About Rupert
Rupert is the county seat and largest city of Minidoka County, Idaho, United States. It is part of the Burley Micropolitan Statistical Area. The population was 6,082 at the 2020 census, up from 5,554 in 2010.
From the Wikipedia article Rupert, Idaho (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do1
Museums and landmarks4
Empire School
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.1 mi
Place in Idaho listed on National Register of Historic Places
Rupert Town Square Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Historic district in Idaho, United States
Parks, trails and playgrounds5
Churches and places of worship4
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History
Rupert, founded in 1906, sprang up after the announcement of the Minidoka Reclamation Project, which provided irrigation and electricity following the completion of the Minidoka Dam on the Snake River in 1906. After the dam was built, Rupert became one of the first cities in the world to have its streets lit by electricity.
From the History section of Rupert, Idaho on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Schools, colleges and libraries14
Healthcare2
Map of Rupert
30 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 33°F | 19°F | 1.3 in |
| Feb | 38°F | 22°F | 0.7 in |
| Mar | 49°F | 29°F | 1.0 in |
| Apr | 56°F | 34°F | 1.1 in |
| May | 66°F | 42°F | 1.7 in |
| Jun | 75°F | 49°F | 0.7 in |
| Jul | 85°F | 55°F | 0.3 in |
| Aug | 84°F | 53°F | 0.4 in |
| Sep | 74°F | 45°F | 0.6 in |
| Oct | 59°F | 35°F | 0.8 in |
| Nov | 45°F | 26°F | 0.9 in |
| Dec | 34°F | 19°F | 1.2 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Paul 1Ene (5 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
Minidoka County has had 4 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for biologicals.
- 2020-04-09: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2017-04-21: Severe Winter Storms And Flooding (Flood)
- 2005-09-13: Hurricane Katrina (Hurricane)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Burley Municipal Airport (BYI) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 7 miles away.
- Heyburn 6 mi southwest, about 10 min by car
- Paul 6 mi west, about 9 min by car
- Burley 8 mi southwest, about 13 min by car
- Hansen 32 mi west, about 52 min by car
- Kimberly 36 mi west, about 58 min by car
- Twin Falls 40 mi west, about 1 h by car
- Jerome 43 mi west, about 1 h 15 min by car
- American Falls 43 mi east, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Filer 48 mi west, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Buhl 55 mi west, 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
- Wilsontheatrerupertidaho, Unknown author, Public domain
- Rupert, Idaho - panoramio, Jordan W., CC BY-SA 3.0
- Rupert City Hall, Tom Young, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Rupert City Hall Plaque, Tom Young, CC BY-SA 3.0
- LDS Meetinghouse in Rupert, Idaho - panoramio, Jordan W., CC BY-SA 3.0
- LDS Meetinghouse in Rupert, Idaho - panoramio (2), Jordan W., CC BY-SA 3.0
- LDS Meetinghouse in Rupert, Idaho - panoramio (1), Jordan W., CC BY-SA 3.0
- Minico High School - Rupert Idaho - aerial, Tedder, CC BY 4.0
- Empire School Rupert Idaho, Ntsimp, CC0
- Wilson Theater, Tom Young, CC BY-SA 3.0
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