Rexburg, Idaho facts for kids
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Rexburg, Idaho
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A street view in downtown Rexburg.
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| Motto(s):
"America's Family Community"
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Location of Rexburg in Madison County, Idaho.
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 Rexburg, Idaho
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Idaho |
| County | Madison |
| Area | |
| • Total | 10.10 sq mi (26.15 km2) |
| • Land | 10.01 sq mi (25.93 km2) |
| • Water | 0.09 sq mi (0.23 km2) |
| Elevation | 4,862 ft (1,482 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 39,409 |
| • Density | 2,937.06/sq mi (1,134.01/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−7 (Mountain (MST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−6 (MDT) |
| ZIP codes |
83440, 83441, 83460
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| Area code(s) | 208, 986 |
| FIPS code | 16-67420 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2410929 |
Rexburg is a city located in Madison County, Idaho, in the United States. In 2020, about 39,409 people lived there. It is the largest city and the county seat of Madison County. Rexburg is also the main city in the Rexburg, ID Micropolitan Statistical Area. This area includes both Fremont and Madison counties. The city is home to Brigham Young University–Idaho (BYU-Idaho). This is a private university run by the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
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History of Rexburg
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Rexburg was named after its founder, Thomas Edwin Ricks. The city officially became a city in 1883.
The Navy Electronics Laboratory oceanographic research ship USS Rexburg was named after the city.
In June 1976, a big flood caused a lot of damage to Rexburg. This happened when the Teton Dam broke. The Teton River flowed through the northern part of Rexburg. Most of the city was under water for several days. There is a museum in the basement of the Rexburg Tabernacle. It tells the story of the Teton Dam Flood and the history of Rexburg.
Geography and Volcanoes
According to the United States Census Bureau, Rexburg covers about 9.84 square miles (25.5 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, and a small part is water.
Much of Rexburg, including BYU-Idaho, sits on a shield volcano. This volcano is just north of Rigby. Scientists do not expect any eruptions there soon. Yellowstone National Park and Island Park are more likely places for future volcanic activity.
Many types of volcanoes are near Rexburg. These include cinder cones, spatter cones, and other shield volcanoes. There are also volcanic fissures. To the west and south of Rexburg, you can see lava fields. These were formed by lava flowing from cracks in the ground about two thousand years ago. The nearby Craters of the Moon National Monument shows clear signs of this past activity. The soil in the area is rich from volcanic ash. This makes it great for growing large, starchy potatoes.
Rexburg is also close to the St. Anthony Sand Dunes. It is near the West Entrance of Yellowstone National Park and the Teton Range.
Rexburg's Climate
Rexburg has a climate with cold winters and warm summers. Even in summer, nights can be chilly. Frosts have happened in every month of the year. The wettest year on record was 1983. The driest year was 1988. The most snow in one month was 43.5 inches (1.1 meters) in December 1983.
| Climate data for Rexburg, Idaho (Brigham Young University–Idaho), 1991–2020 normals, extremes 1977–present | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Record high °F (°C) | 52 (11) |
60 (16) |
73 (23) |
84 (29) |
91 (33) |
102 (39) |
102 (39) |
99 (37) |
96 (36) |
87 (31) |
71 (22) |
61 (16) |
102 (39) |
| Mean maximum °F (°C) | 31.4 (−0.3) |
36.6 (2.6) |
52.1 (11.2) |
63.5 (17.5) |
72.0 (22.2) |
79.0 (26.1) |
83.4 (28.6) |
83.6 (28.7) |
77.8 (25.4) |
76.1 (24.5) |
60.8 (16.0) |
45.4 (7.4) |
74.2 (23.4) |
| Mean daily maximum °F (°C) | 29.5 (−1.4) |
34.1 (1.2) |
45.8 (7.7) |
56.1 (13.4) |
66.0 (18.9) |
75.0 (23.9) |
85.0 (29.4) |
84.1 (28.9) |
74.0 (23.3) |
58.2 (14.6) |
42.1 (5.6) |
30.1 (−1.1) |
56.7 (13.7) |
| Daily mean °F (°C) | 21.8 (−5.7) |
25.5 (−3.6) |
35.9 (2.2) |
44.6 (7.0) |
53.5 (11.9) |
61.0 (16.1) |
68.5 (20.3) |
67.1 (19.5) |
58.3 (14.6) |
45.7 (7.6) |
32.9 (0.5) |
22.6 (−5.2) |
44.8 (7.1) |
| Mean daily minimum °F (°C) | 14.2 (−9.9) |
16.9 (−8.4) |
26.0 (−3.3) |
33.0 (0.6) |
41.0 (5.0) |
47.1 (8.4) |
52.0 (11.1) |
50.2 (10.1) |
42.6 (5.9) |
33.1 (0.6) |
23.7 (−4.6) |
15.1 (−9.4) |
32.9 (0.5) |
| Mean minimum °F (°C) | −9.9 (−23.3) |
−5.0 (−20.6) |
7.3 (−13.7) |
18.6 (−7.4) |
26.4 (−3.1) |
34.2 (1.2) |
41.8 (5.4) |
38.3 (3.5) |
28.8 (−1.8) |
16.4 (−8.7) |
4.3 (−15.4) |
−7.5 (−21.9) |
−13.8 (−25.4) |
| Record low °F (°C) | −32 (−36) |
−36 (−38) |
−12 (−24) |
10 (−12) |
16 (−9) |
29 (−2) |
32 (0) |
27 (−3) |
14 (−10) |
−3 (−19) |
−13 (−25) |
−31 (−35) |
−36 (−38) |
| Average precipitation inches (cm) | — | 0.78 (2.0) |
0.92 (2.3) |
1.16 (2.9) |
1.81 (4.6) |
1.49 (3.8) |
0.59 (1.5) |
0.70 (1.8) |
1.04 (2.6) |
1.13 (2.9) |
0.71 (1.8) |
1.08 (2.7) |
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| Average snowfall inches (cm) | 13.6 (35) |
11.0 (28) |
3.3 (8.4) |
2.1 (5.3) |
0.2 (0.51) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.8 (2.0) |
7.6 (19) |
16.3 (41) |
54.9 (139.21) |
| Average precipitation days (≥ 0.01 in) | 10.8 | 7.6 | 7.5 | 9.3 | 11.1 | 8.3 | 5.3 | 6.2 | 5.8 | 7.9 | 6.7 | 10.9 | 97.4 |
| Average snowy days (≥ 0.1 in) | 7.0 | 5.4 | 2.2 | 1.1 | 0.2 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.6 | 3.8 | 6.9 | 27.2 |
| Source 1: NOAA (snow/snow days 1981–2010) | |||||||||||||
| Source 2: National Weather Service | |||||||||||||
People of Rexburg
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1900 | 1,081 | — | |
| 1910 | 1,893 | 75.1% | |
| 1920 | 3,569 | 88.5% | |
| 1930 | 3,048 | −14.6% | |
| 1940 | 3,437 | 12.8% | |
| 1950 | 4,253 | 23.7% | |
| 1960 | 4,767 | 12.1% | |
| 1970 | 8,272 | 73.5% | |
| 1980 | 11,559 | 39.7% | |
| 1990 | 14,302 | 23.7% | |
| 2000 | 17,257 | 20.7% | |
| 2010 | 25,484 | 47.7% | |
| 2020 | 39,409 | 54.6% | |
In 2010, city officials thought the census count was too low. They believed many college students were away when the count happened.
It is thought that about 95% of people in Rexburg are members of the LDS Church.
2010 Census Information
In 2010, there were 25,484 people living in Rexburg. There were 7,179 households and 4,925 families. The population density was about 2,611 people per square mile.
Most people in the city were White (93.8%). Other groups included African American (0.6%), Native American (0.2%), and Asian (1.2%). About 5.6% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
Of the households, 33.8% had children under 18. Most households (62.6%) were married couples. The average household had 3.41 people. The average family had 3.17 people.
The average age in Rexburg was 22.3 years old. A large part of the population (49.2%) was between 18 and 24 years old. This is because of the university in the city.
Education in Rexburg
Public Schools
The Madison School District 321 serves most of Rexburg. A few blocks are part of the Sugar-Salem Joint School District 322.
The Madison school district has six elementary schools: Adams, Burton, Hibbard, Kennedy, Lincoln, and South Fork. Madison Middle School teaches grades 5–6. Madison Junior High School is for grades 7–9. The two high schools in the city are Central High and Madison High School.
Higher Education Opportunities
Rexburg is home to BYU-Idaho. This is a private university run by the LDS Church. It started as a small academy in 1888. Later, it became Ricks College, named after city founder Thomas E. Ricks. In 2001, it became a four-year university and changed its name to BYU-Idaho.
The Rexburg College of Massage Therapy (RCMT) is also in Rexburg. It teaches students about massage therapy. They learn about the body, different massage types, and how to run a small business. The program takes eight months. It helps students prepare to become licensed massage therapists.
Madison Memorial Hospital
Madison Memorial Hospital serves Rexburg and the nearby areas. It is located just east of downtown. The hospital offers classes to the community. These classes teach about childbirth and first aid for children. They also hold health fairs.
In 2012, the hospital's CEO, Rachel Gonzales, was named one of the "50 Rural Hospital CEO's to Know." In 2013, Madison County was ranked the healthiest county in Idaho. In 2014, Madison Memorial Hospital received an "A" grade for patient safety from the Leapfrog Group.
Media and News
Rexburg is part of the Idaho Falls–Pocatello media market. This area covers southeastern Idaho and parts of Wyoming. Here are some media outlets in Rexburg:
Television
- K51KL, channel 51
Radio
- KBYR 91.5 FM BYU-Idaho Radio (religious programs)
- KBYI 94.3 FM BYU-Idaho Radio (public radio)
- KRXK 1230 AM (sports radio)
Newspapers
- Rexburg Standard Journal
- BYU-Idaho Scroll
- Explore Rexburg
- Ennui Magazine
Notable People from Rexburg
- Brandon Bair, a professional football player, was born in Rexburg.
- Jim Dennis, a Hall of Fame harness racing driver, was born in Rexburg.
- Vernon M. Guymon, a brigadier general in the Marine Corps, was born in Rexburg.
- D. Mark Hegsted, a nutritionist from Harvard University, was born in Rexburg.
- Christian Jacobs, co-creator of Yo Gabba Gabba!, was born in Rexburg.
- Paul Kruger, a professional football player, was born in Rexburg.
- Matt Lindstrom, a professional baseball player, was born and grew up in Rexburg.
- Clayton Mortensen, a professional baseball player, was born and grew up in Rexburg.
- Mark Ricks, an Idaho state legislator, lived in Rexburg his whole life.
- James LeVoy Sorenson, a businessman and inventor, was born in Rexburg.
- Wayne D. Wright, a jockey who won famous races, was born in Rexburg.
See also
In Spanish: Rexburg para niños
