About Montpelier
Set in the southeastern part of Idaho, Montpelier is a small town counting 2,696 people who proudly call it home.
Officially, Montpelier is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 2.32 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 1,162 residents per square mile.
📰 Montpelier News Today
- Milestones Announced for the Montpelier Idaho Temple newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org · May 4
- Dates for the Montpelier, Idaho Temple announced - BYU-Idaho BYU-Idaho · May 5
- Carol Ann Alleman Obituary (2026) - Montpelier, ID - Schwab Matthews Mortuary - Montpelier Legacy obituary · Aug 14
- Montpelier Idaho Temple dedication, open house announced Church News · May 4
- Open house, dedication dates announced for Montpelier Idaho Temple ABC4 Utah · May 4
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Montpelier Unique
- One of 7 places in the US named Montpelier — but the Idaho one has a character all its own.
- Positioned in southeastern Idaho, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of Idaho — one of 236 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- Quiet streets and a slower rhythm — the kind of place people move to on purpose.
- Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 11 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Montpelier
- Cattleman's Steakhouse
- Dan's Drive-in
- El Jaliciense — mexican
- Ohana — hawaiian
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🎡 Fun Things to Do
- Butch Cassidy Bank Robery Museum · Museum
- The National Oregon / California Trail Center · Museum
Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Montpelier
- Adam's Park reviews ★
- Alinger Park reviews ★
- American War Mothers Memorial Park reviews ★
- Bear Lake County Fairgrounds reviews ★
- Heritage Park reviews ★
- Lincoln Park reviews ★
- Montpelier Wildlife Management Area · Nature reserve reviews ★
- Outdoor Classroom · Garden reviews ★
- Stock Park reviews ★
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Montpelier
- A J WINTERS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
- BEAR LAKE HIGH SCHOOL
- BEAR LAKE MIDDLE SCHOOL
- CLOVER CREEK HIGH SCHOOL
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
🏥 Hospitals & Healthcare
- Bear Lake Memorial Hospital · 24/7 ER · Critical Access Hospitals
Medicare-registered hospitals with official CMS star ratings.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateIdaho
TypeCity
Population (2024)2,696
Rank in state#53 of 198
Land area2.32 sq mi
Density1,162/sq mi
Coordinates42.3260, -111.2988