Montpelier
City in Bear Lake County, Idaho

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.
- 2,643residents (2020 Census)
- 5,981 ftelevation · 1,823 m
- 2.3 sq miland area · 6.0 km²
- 1,140 / sq mipopulation density
- 83254ZIP code
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 had 2,643 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 2,643 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,140 per sq mi (440 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Montpelier at a glance
| State | Idaho (ID) |
|---|---|
| County | Bear Lake County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 2,643 (2020) |
| Land area | 2.32 sq mi (6.0 km²) |
| Elevation | 5,981 ft (1,823 m) |
| Coordinates | 42.3260° N, 111.2988° W |
| ZIP code | 83254 |
| Official website | montpelier.id.gov |
| Census code (GEOID) | 1653920 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Montpelier
- Bennington4.1 mi N
- Paris8.6 mi SW
- Bloomington10.7 mi SW
- Georgetown11.1 mi N
- St. Charles15.5 mi S
- Taylor, WY23.9 mi SE
- Cokeville, WY24.6 mi SE
- Soda Springs27.3 mi NW
- Garden City, UT27.5 mi S
- Grace28.0 mi NW
- Smoot, WY28.1 mi NE
- Fairview, WY29.6 mi NE
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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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