About Rupert
Set in the southern part of Idaho, Rupert is a close-knit town with an estimated population of 6,343.
Rupert holds the status of an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 2.06 square miles, giving it a compact, walkable footprint at roughly 3,079 residents per square mile.
📰 Rupert News Today
- Idaho Fish and Game relocates yearling moose from Rupert Idaho Fish and Game (.gov) · Jun 18
- Rupert Air Quality Index (AQI) and USA Air Pollution IQAir · Jun 24
- Stepp, Betty L. kmvt.com · Jul 31
- Larry Brent Snapp Obituary Jul 27, 2026 horancares.com · Jul 27
- Potato pest management field day set in south-central Idaho Capital Press · Aug 4
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Rupert Unique
- Positioned in southern 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
- Big enough for services and schools, small enough to feel like home.
- Local businesses and schools anchored by a stable resident base of 6,343.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 7 miles.
🎡 Fun Things to Do
- Minidoka County Historical Society Museum · Museum
Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Rupert
- Big Valley reviews ★
- George Mass Veterans Park reviews ★
- Lincoln Park reviews ★
- Neptune Park reviews ★
- Rupert Square reviews ★
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Rupert
- ACEQUIA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
- EAST MINICO MIDDLE SCHOOL
- MINI-CASSIA JUVENILE DETENTION CENTER
- MINICO SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
- PRESCHOOL CENTER
- RUPERT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
🏥 Hospitals & Healthcare
- Minidoka Memorial Hospital · 24/7 ER · Critical Access Hospitals
Medicare-registered hospitals with official CMS star ratings.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateIdaho
TypeCity
Population (2024)6,343
Rank in state#31 of 198
Land area2.06 sq mi
Density3,079/sq mi
Coordinates42.6189, -113.6740