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Rupert, ID

Founded 1906Minidoka CountyElev. 1,267 m
Population
6,157
Median home
$182,500
Disaster risk
Very Low
Public schools
6
Sex offenders
2

Overview

About Rupert

Rupert is a city in Idaho with about 6,157 residents. Rupert was founded in 1906 and sits in Minidoka County. The median age is 31.7 and the median household income is $54,444. Homes carry a median value of $182,500, and about 68% of residents own where they live. Hispanic or Latino residents make up the largest share of the population (53.6%). Around 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 15 minutes.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

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Who lives here

Demographics

Population
6,157
Median age
31.7
Median household income
$54,444
Per-capita income
$23,447
Poverty rate
24.1%
High-school grad or higher
78.6%
Bachelor's degree or higher
8.1%
Unemployment
4.2%
Avg. commute
15.4 min
Work from home
3.6%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White45.8%
Hispanic or Latino53.6%
Asian0.4%
Workforce by occupation
Production, transportation & material moving29.7%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance21.4%
Management, business, science & arts21%
Service15.1%
Sales & office12.9%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

Housing

Property report

Median home value
$182,500
Median gross rent
$835/mo
Owner-occupied
68%
Median year built
1968
Households
2,142
Avg. household size
2.84

Area-level figures. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS (5-year). Parcel-level records coming next.

Education

Schools

Schools: Below average

Rupert has 6 public schools — 2 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high.

Student proficiency · grade 8, 1 school
Reading42%
Math22%

% of students at or above proficient on state assessments.

MINICO SENIOR HIGH SCHOOLHighGrades 9–12
EAST MINICO MIDDLE SCHOOLMiddleGrades 6–8
ACEQUIA ELEMENTARY SCHOOLElementaryGrades -1–5
RUPERT ELEMENTARY SCHOOLElementaryGrades -1–5
MINI-CASSIA JUVENILE DETENTION CENTEROtherGrades 3–12
PRESCHOOL CENTERGrades -1–-1

Public schools + grade-8 proficiency. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES directory + EDFacts assessments), via Urban Institute.

Safety

Crime

violent crime31% above national
Rupert507
Idaho243
United States386
↑ 635% higher than 2019
2019–2023
property crime62% below national
Rupert745
Idaho840
United States1,952
↓ 39% lower than 2019
2019–2023

Rate per 100,000 residents/year, Rupert Police Department, 2023. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS (Crime Data Explorer).

Environment

Environmental hazards

Toxic-release sites and regulated facilities in and around Rupert.

Data source being added: U.S. EPA — Toxics Release Inventory (public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.

Risk

Natural disaster risk

Very Low
Top hazards · Minidoka County
Winter weatherRelatively Moderate
Cold waveRelatively Low
EarthquakeRelatively Low
Heat waveRelatively Low
LightningRelatively Low
Strong windRelatively Low

County-level natural-hazard risk. Source: FEMA National Risk Index.

Context

Neighborhood info

Rupert is in Minidoka County — see county-wide risk, demographics, and registry.

Rupert was founded in 1906 and sits in Minidoka County. Elevation ~1,267 m.

Map of Rupert
Rupert, ID
Where Rupert is
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Historic places

4 on the National Register of Historic Places.

Empire SchoolWilson TheaterRupert Town Square Historic District (Boundary Increase)Rupert Town Square Historic District (Boundary Increase)
Notable people from Rupert
Boyd CoddingtonJim BoatwrightRonald A. NussbaumJohn NorbyMichael R. Collings
People searches in Rupert
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Nearby cities
Heyburn (6 mi)Burley (8 mi)Kimberly (36 mi)Twin Falls (40 mi)Jerome (43 mi)American Falls (43 mi)

Registered sex offenders in Rupert, ID (2)

Public sex-offender registry records for Rupert, Idaho.

Paul Henry Williams, 79
Rupert · Minidoka County · 83350
Andrew Mata Perez, 36
Rupert · Minidoka County · 83350
AKA Drew Perez

Source: Dru Sjodin National Sex Offender Public Website (NSOPW) and state registries. Public record. This information is provided for public awareness. Using it to harass, threaten, or discriminate against any registrant, or for any purpose prohibited by law, is illegal. Verify against the official registry record before relying on it.

Common questions

Rupert — frequently asked

What is the population of Rupert, Idaho?
Rupert has a population of about 6,157, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in Rupert?
The median home value in Rupert is $182,500, and the median gross rent is $835/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is Rupert safe? What is the crime rate?
Rupert Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 507 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — higher than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.
What natural-disaster risks does Rupert face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Minidoka County as "Very Low" overall, with top hazards including winter weather, cold wave, earthquake.
How many schools are in Rupert?
Rupert has 6 public schools (2 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in Rupert?
Public registry data lists 2 registered sex offenders in or near Rupert. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.
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