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Rupert, Idaho

city · Minidoka County

At a glance

6,190
Population
$205,200
Median home value (all homes)
32% below U.S. median
$330,291
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$856/mo
Median rent
36% below U.S. median
$54,741
Median household income
30% below U.S. median
15.9 min
Average commute
87.7%
Homes with broadband
100%
Locations with fiber available
5.7%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 88 — 12% below the national average. how it's computed

Housing15% below
Goods & services5% below
Utilities10% above
Taxes33% below
Insurance39% below
Commute cost42% below
For business: Idaho is CBII band 2/5 · time to build band 1/5. See state page for the breakdown.

Living here

Nearest 4-year college66 mi
Nearest community college41 mi
Nearest technical college8 mi
High school graduates80.4%
College graduates9.1%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

region Region IV Development
Frontier Community Resources exists to empower South-Central Idaho’s community leaders and business owners by connecting them with resources and technical assistance. Frontier also helps grow the community in Southern Idaho by helping small businesses meet their financing needs.
state Panhandle Area Council
The Panhandle Area Council (PAC) is an Economic Development Organization that provides small business loans, project financing, and community development services to advance economic development opportunities across Idaho. Additionally, PAC operates an Innovation Space that provides office space and industrial bays for lease to start-ups and expanding businesses.
State sales taxYes
State income taxYes
Right-to-work stateYes

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