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Rexburg.
About
Life in Rexburg
If you're considering Rexburg, understand that this is fundamentally a college town shaped by BYU-Idaho and the LDS Church—that's not just background context, it's the social fabric. About 95% of residents are LDS, which creates a tight-knit community but also means the cultural rhythm and values are distinctly aligned with that faith. Winters are real here with heavy snow possible (the area has seen 40+ inches in a month), and summers are cool at night, so don't expect year-round warmth.
Rexburg at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
21.0 yrs
Poverty Rate
32.5%
Foreign-Born
6.5%
Broadband Internet
72.0%
of households
Population Growth
+1.4%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics6.5% foreign-born, most often from Canada
Who lives in Rexburg: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Rexburg, the largest foreign-born group is from Canada (22.1%), and 7.3% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
15.4%
of residents
65 and Older
2.9%
of residents
Households with Kids
29.1%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
11.1%
of households
Married Couples
60.3%
of households
Avg Household Size
3.09
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 19% below ID average
Rent, home values, and income in Rexburg
In Rexburg, rent runs 19% below the ID average, and home values are 6% below the ID average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
48.2%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
19.5%
spending 50%+
Median Property Tax
$2,125
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
23.0%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
2005
median year built
Vacant Homes
13.1%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $430,949 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for ID
Unemployment in Rexburg
Unemployment in Rexburg is close to the ID average.
Unemployment rate
City-level rate · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
City-level (BLS) · Annual averages
What Rexburg Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute15.2 min avg
How Rexburg residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Rexburg, most residents drive alone to work (54%), and 82% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 26 mi
Idaho Falls Regional Airport (IDA)
Regional airport · few flights350k passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 85% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Rexburg runs 85% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
48.9
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
464.2
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Rexburg Police Department
Natural DisastersWinter Storm most common — 22 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively Low
58.6 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Madison County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Madison County, which includes Rexburg, the most common type is winter storm, with 22 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 22 | High Wind | $11,600 |
| 2024 | 22 | Winter Storm | $815,000 |
| 2023 | 31 | Winter Storm | $251,000 |
| 2022 | 25 | High Wind | $1,000 |
| 2021 | 21 | Winter Weather | Not estimated |
| 2020 | 20 | Winter Storm | Not estimated |
| 2019 | 22 | Winter Storm | $8,000 |
| 2018 | 9 | Wildfire | $1.3M |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
29 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Madison County, county-wide
Air Quality22 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Bonneville County, ID (the nearest EPA-monitored county, about 31 miles from Rexburg) is typically good — 334 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
22
Good Days
334
per year
Moderate Days
25
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Nearest EPA monitor county: Bonneville County, ID (31 mi away)
Climate81°F summers, 14°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Rexburg has warm summers (avg high 81°F) and very cold winters (avg low 14°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
56°/32°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
81°/49°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
57°/32°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
30°/14°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
12.0"
Annual Snowfall
70.1"
Hot Days/Year
19
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
181
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
92
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 28°F | 13°F | 1.05" |
| Feb | 32°F | 16°F | 0.69" |
| Mar | 45°F | 25°F | 0.89" |
| Apr | 56°F | 32°F | 1.52" |
| May | 66°F | 40°F | 1.71" |
| Jun | 74°F | 46°F | 1.43" |
| Jul | 85°F | 52°F | 0.38" |
| Aug | 84°F | 50°F | 0.75" |
| Sep | 73°F | 42°F | 0.78" |
| Oct | 57°F | 32°F | 1.03" |
| Nov | 41°F | 23°F | 0.75" |
| Dec | 29°F | 14°F | 0.99" |
Healthcare1 hospital
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Rexburg
Rexburg has 1 hospital.
Hospitals
1
within city limits
Uninsured
5.7%
of residents
Madison Memorial Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education20.7:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Rexburg
Rexburg's student/teacher ratio is 20.7:1 (higher than the national average of 16:1), and 42.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
9
within city limits
Private Schools
0
within city limits
College Degree Rate
42.0%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
20.7:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Parks & Recreationclosest: Grand Teton National Park, 54 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Rexburg
Rexburg has 3 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Grand Teton National Park (54 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Grand Teton National Park
National Park
54 mi awayYellowstone National Park
National Park
82 mi awayCraters Of The Moon National Monument & Preserve
National Monument & Preserve
95 mi awayPublic Libraries in Rexburg
Madison Library District
73 N Center St, Rexburg
Cities Near Rexburg
The closest cities within 60 miles
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Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
Rexburg FAQ
Is Rexburg, Idaho affordable?⌄
Rexburg's median rent is $1,004/month, which is below the national average, making it relatively affordable. The median household income is $50,617/year. Median home value is $395,100.
Is Rexburg, Idaho safe?⌄
Rexburg's violent crime rate was 49 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is well below the national average — one of the safer cities in the country of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 464 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Rexburg, Idaho?⌄
Rexburg has an unemployment rate of 3.8%, which is close to the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Rexburg, Idaho?⌄
The cost of living in Rexburg is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,004/month and median household income is $50,617/year. The median home value is $395,100. About 48% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Rexburg, Idaho?⌄
The average commute in Rexburg is 15 minutes, which is shorter than average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from