Rupert, Idaho facts for kids
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Rupert, Idaho
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Wilson Theatre in downtown Rupert in 2006
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Location in Minidoka County, Idaho
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 Rupert, Idaho
Location in the United States
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| 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)
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| • 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
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| 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.
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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 | |||||||||||||
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| 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 | |||
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| 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
In Spanish: Rupert (Idaho) para niños
