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Rupert, Idaho
Wilson Theatre in downtown Rupert in 2006
Wilson Theatre in downtown Rupert in 2006
Location in Minidoka County, Idaho
Location in Minidoka County, Idaho
Rupert, Idaho is located in the United States
Rupert, Idaho
Rupert, Idaho
Location in the United States
Country United States
State Idaho
County Minidoka
Area
 • Total 2.06 sq mi (5.33 km2)
 • Land 2.06 sq mi (5.33 km2)
 • Water 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
4,157 ft (1,267 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total 6,082
 • Density 2,953.9/sq mi (1,140.5/km2)
Time zone UTC-7 (Mountain (MST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-6 (MDT)
ZIP codes
83343, 83350
Area code(s) 208, 986
FIPS code 16-70660
GNIS feature ID 2411016

Rupert is a city in Idaho, USA. It is the main city and county seat of Minidoka County. In 2020, about 6,082 people lived there.

Rupert was started in 1906. It grew quickly after the Minidoka Reclamation Project was announced. This project brought water for farms and electricity to the area. This happened after the Minidoka Dam was finished on the Snake River in 1906. Rupert was one of the first cities in the world to have its streets lit by electricity.

Rupert's Location and Surroundings

Rupert is in the southern part of Minidoka County. It is about 4,157 feet (1,267 meters) above sea level. The city is part of a farming area called Magic Valley on the Snake River Plain. The Snake River is about 3 miles (5 km) northwest of Rupert.

Interstate 84 is about 5 miles (8 km) south of the city. Before this highway was built, U.S. Route 30 went through Rupert. Other nearby towns include Acequia to the northeast and Paul to the west.

The United States Census Bureau says Rupert covers about 2.06 square miles (5.33 square kilometers) of land. There is no water area within the city limits.

Rupert's Climate

The climate in Rupert changes with the seasons. Summers are warm, and winters are cold. The city gets some rain and snow throughout the year. The information below shows the average weather conditions in Rupert.

Climate data for Rupert, ID
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
Record high °F (°C) 61
(16)
70
(21)
79
(26)
89
(32)
99
(37)
103
(39)
104
(40)
104
(40)
99
(37)
91
(33)
82
(28)
70
(21)
104
(40)
Mean daily maximum °F (°C) 34.5
(1.4)
40.2
(4.6)
50.6
(10.3)
61.3
(16.3)
69.7
(20.9)
78.7
(25.9)
88.1
(31.2)
86.9
(30.5)
76.6
(24.8)
64.7
(18.2)
48.1
(8.9)
37.3
(2.9)
61.4
(16.3)
Mean daily minimum °F (°C) 14.3
(−9.8)
19.8
(−6.8)
26.1
(−3.3)
32.3
(0.2)
39.8
(4.3)
47.0
(8.3)
53.2
(11.8)
50.9
(10.5)
41.7
(5.4)
33.0
(0.6)
24.2
(−4.3)
16.9
(−8.4)
33.3
(0.7)
Record low °F (°C) −34
(−37)
−31
(−35)
−8
(−22)
5
(−15)
20
(−7)
30
(−1)
34
(1)
24
(−4)
17
(−8)
11
(−12)
−11
(−24)
−27
(−33)
−34
(−37)
Average precipitation inches (mm) 1.08
(27)
0.84
(21)
0.90
(23)
0.86
(22)
1.03
(26)
0.85
(22)
0.35
(8.9)
0.35
(8.9)
0.57
(14)
0.79
(20)
0.95
(24)
0.97
(25)
9.54
(241.8)
Average snowfall inches (cm) 7.3
(19)
4.2
(11)
2.4
(6.1)
0.8
(2.0)
0.2
(0.51)
0
(0)
0
(0)
0
(0)
0
(0)
0.2
(0.51)
1.3
(3.3)
4.1
(10)
20.5
(52.42)
Source: https://wrcc.dri.edu/cgi-bin/cliMAIN.pl?id7968

People Living in Rupert

The number of people living in Rupert has changed over the years. Here is how the population has grown since 1910:

Historical population
Census Pop.
1910 297
1920 2,372 698.7%
1930 2,250 −5.1%
1940 3,167 40.8%
1950 3,098 −2.2%
1960 4,153 34.1%
1970 4,563 9.9%
1980 5,476 20.0%
1990 5,455 −0.4%
2000 5,645 3.5%
2010 5,554 −1.6%
2020 6,082 9.5%
U.S. Decennial Census

2010 Population Details

In 2010, there were 5,554 people living in Rupert. These people lived in 2,026 homes, and 1,397 of these were families.

  • About 75% of the people were White.
  • About 20% were from other racial backgrounds.
  • About 43% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.

Many homes (38.8%) had children under 18 living there. Most families (49%) were married couples. The average home had 2.71 people, and the average family had 3.30 people.

The average age in the city was 33.3 years.

  • About 30% of residents were under 18.
  • About 15% were 65 years old or older.
  • The city had slightly more females (51%) than males (49%).

Education in Rupert

Rupert is part of the Minidoka County Schools system. This system helps educate children in the area.

Children in Rupert go to these schools:

  • Rupert Elementary School (for grades K-5)
  • East Minico Middle School (for grades 6-8)
  • Minico High School (for grades 9-12, located between Paul and Rupert)
  • Mt. Harrison High School (an alternative high school in Heyburn for grades 9-12)

The local library is the DeMary Memorial Library. The area is also connected to the College of Southern Idaho for higher education.

Famous People from Rupert

Several well-known people have connections to Rupert:

  • Boyd Coddington: A famous builder of custom cars and a TV show host.
  • Lou Dobbs: A television news anchor and commentator.
  • Bill Fagerbakke: An actor, known for his voice work.
  • Richard D. Hansen: An archaeologist who studies ancient Mayan ruins.
  • Dusty Kline: The first football coach at Boise Junior College (now Boise State University).
  • John Norby: A former running back in the NFL.

See also

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