What is the population of Montpelier, Idaho?

Montpelier has a population of approximately 2,694 according to the latest available open data.

Where is Montpelier, Idaho located?

Montpelier is located in Idaho, United States, at approximate coordinates 42.3260°, -111.2988°.

What is the median household income in Montpelier?

The median household income in Montpelier is approximately $61,375 based on the most recent open data.

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Total population

2,694

Median home value

$240,300

15.1%

Bachelor's+

Median income

$61,375

Montpelier$61k

National$74k

Founded

1864

Elevation1823 m

Land area6 km²

Weather68°F · Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Coordinates42.33°, -111.30°

Demographic figures from US Census Bureau · ACS 5-year estimates. Overview below cites Wikipedia and may reference a different year.

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Flood Watch issued September 18 at 10:30AM MDT until September 19 at 12:00AM MDT by NWS Pocatello ID

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City facts

Founded

1864

Elevation

1823 m

Area

6 km²

Official website

montpelier.id.gov

Facts from Wikidata (CC0).

Overview

Montpelier is a city in Bear Lake County, Idaho, United States. The population was 2,643 at the 2020 census. The city is the largest community in the Bear Lake Valley, a farming region north of Bear Lake in southeastern Idaho along the Utah border. It was settled in 1863 by Mormon pioneers on the route of the Oregon Trail. Nearby to the east is the border with Wyoming.

History & geography

History

As happened for many western towns, the name has been changed numerous times. First it was known as Clover Creek by Oregon Trail travelers, later it became Belmont and finally was given the name Montpelier by Brigham Young, one of the early leaders of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church), after the capital of his birth state of Vermont. The city was first settled in 1864. The Oregon Short Line Railway started in Granger, Wyoming from the existing Union Pacific station, and reached Montpelier on August 5, 1882 (the rail line reached Huntington, Oregon in 1884). The terminal was located here until 1972. The railroad brought a population that made Montpelier the county's "Gentile Town" as opposed to nearby Mormon-run Paris that was the county seat. Both cities would have tabernacles built in their city limits. U.S. Routes 89 and 30 intersect in Montpelier. On August 13, 1896, the Bank of Montpelier was the site of a heist by Butch Cassidy and members of Butch Cassidy's Wild Bunch, Elzy Lay and Henry "Bub" Meeks, who were supposedly trying to get enough money to bail out fellow gang member Matt Warner. They escaped with roughly $7,000. This historical footnote has become a notable component of the town's identity and is commemorated by a plaque on Washington Street (Highway 89). On 3 April 2022, LDS Prophet Russell M. Nelson announced that an LDS Temple would be built in Montpelier. A groundbreaking ceremony for the temple was held on June 17, 2023.

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of , all of it land. According to the Köppen climate classification, Montpelier has a warm-summer humid continental climate (Köppen climate classification: Dfb).

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Demographics & economy

Median age

Median home value

$240,300

Housing units

1,250

Poverty rate

7.8%

Unemployment

3.4%

Race & ethnicity

White

93.9%

Black

Asian

0.3%

Hispanic

7.2%

Source: US Census Bureau — American Community Survey, 5-year estimates.

Geography

Latitude

42.3260

Longitude

-111.2988

Water area

—

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Coordinates & boundaries from the US Census TIGER/Line shapefiles.

Climate

Current forecast

This Afternoon

68°F

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Tonight

38°F

Showers And Thunderstorms

Saturday

62°F

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Saturday Night

33°F

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Cloudy

Sunday

65°F

Mostly Sunny

Sunday Night

34°F

Mostly Clear

Forecast for Montpelier, ID from NOAA NWS API.

Air quality

Industrial & pollution facilities

Natural hazard risk

Health (adults)

High blood pressure

28.7%

Diabetes

9.3%

Adult obesity

31.9%

Binge drinking

15.5%

Adult smoking

14.8%

No leisure activity

24.2%

Age-adjusted prevalence estimates from CDC PLACES (latest release).

Walkability

Amenities nearby

Wildlife & biodiversity

Observations (last 5 yrs, 10 mi)

13,138

Distinct species (top 10)

Most-observed species

Canada Goose (canadensis Group)
Branta canadensis (Linnaeus, 1758) · Aves
373
Red-winged Blackbird
Agelaius phoeniceus (Linnaeus, 1766) · Aves
367
White-faced Ibis
Plegadis chihi (Vieillot, 1817) · Aves
344
Mallard
Anas platyrhynchos Linnaeus, 1758 · Aves
331
American Coot
Fulica americana Gmelin, 1789 · Aves
329
Yellow-headed Blackbird
Xanthocephalus xanthocephalus (Bonaparte, 1826) · Aves
309
Barn Swallow
Hirundo rustica Linnaeus, 1758 · Aves
277
Sandhill crane
Grus canadensis (Linnaeus, 1758) · Aves
276

Citizen-science & research observations from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF).

Schools

Total

Elementary

Middle

High

Other

Largest nearby schools

BEAR LAKE HIGH SCHOOL
High · MONTPELIER · 352 students · 16.8:1 ratio
A J WINTERS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Elementary · MONTPELIER · 291 students · 17.1:1 ratio
BEAR LAKE MIDDLE SCHOOL
Middle · MONTPELIER · 289 students · 18.1:1 ratio
BEAR LAKE ON-LINE LEARNING
Elementary · PARIS · 222 students
PARIS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Elementary · PARIS · 165 students · 20.6:1 ratio
CLOVER CREEK HIGH SCHOOL
High · MONTPELIER · 16 students

Public K–12 schools within ~10 mi from Urban Institute Education Data Portal (NCES Common Core of Data, 2022).