Montpelier

City in Bear Lake County, Idaho

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Montpelier is a city in Bear Lake County, Idaho, with 2,643 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 5,981 ft (1,823 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Bennington, 4.1 miles N.

About Montpelier

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.

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Living in Montpelier

Median household income
$61,375
Median home value
$240,300
Median rent
$535/mo
Median age
42
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Montpelier, ID population

Montpelier had 2,643 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census2,643
Density1,140 per sq mi (440 per km²)

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.

Montpelier at a glance

StateIdaho (ID)
CountyBear Lake County
TypeCity
Population2,643 (2020)
Land area2.32 sq mi (6.0 km²)
Elevation5,981 ft (1,823 m)
Coordinates42.3260° N, 111.2988° W
ZIP code83254
Official websitemontpelier.id.gov
Census code (GEOID)1653920

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.

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Frequently asked questions about Montpelier

What county is Montpelier in?

Montpelier is in Bear Lake County, Idaho.

What is the population of Montpelier, ID?

2,643 people lived in Montpelier at the 2020 Census.

What is the ZIP code of Montpelier, ID?

The ZIP code of Montpelier is 83254.

What is the elevation of Montpelier?

5,981 feet (1,823 m) above sea level.

What towns are near Montpelier?

Bennington (4.1 mi), Paris (8.6 mi), Bloomington (10.7 mi), Georgetown (11.1 mi), St. Charles (15.5 mi).

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