Rexburg, Idaho

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official_name = Rexburg, Idaho
settlement_type = City
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map_caption = Location of Rexburg, Idaho


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subdivision_type = Country
subdivision_name = United States
subdivision_type1 = State
subdivision_name1 = Idaho
subdivision_type2 = County
subdivision_name2 = Madison
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area_total_km2 = 12.9
area_land_km2 = 12.6
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area_total_sq_mi = 5.0
area_land_sq_mi = 4.9
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population_as_of = 2000
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population_total = 17257
population_density_km2 = 1364.7
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timezone = Mountain (MST)
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elevation_m = 1483
elevation_ft = 4865
latd = 43 |latm = 49 |lats = 23 |latNS = N
longd = 111 |longm = 47 |longs = 7 |longEW = W

postal_code_type = ZIP codes
postal_code = 83440, 83441, 83460
area_code = 208
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blank_info = 16-67420
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Rexburg is a city in Madison County, Idaho, in the United States. As of the 2000 census, the city population was 17,257. The city is the county seat of Madison CountyGR|6.

Rexburg is the principal city of the Rexburg, ID Micropolitan Statistical Area, which includes Fremont and Madison Counties.

Geography

Rexburg is located at coor dms|43|49|23|N|111|47|7|W|city (43.823002, -111.785321)GR|1.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 5.0 square miles (12.8 km²), of which, 4.9 square miles (12.6 km²) of it is land and 0.1 square miles (0.2 km²) of it (1.61%) is water.

Rexburg is close to the St. Anthony Sand Dunes, the West Entrance of Yellowstone National Park and the Grand Tetons.

Demographics

As of the censusGR|2 of 2000, there were 17,257 people, 4,274 households, and 2,393 families residing in the city. The population density was 3,534.4 people per square mile (1,365.4/km²). There were 4,533 housing units at an average density of 928.4/sq mi (358.6/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 95.20% White, 0.30% African American, 0.31% Native American, 0.66% Asian, 0.28% Pacific Islander, 2.23% from other races, and 1.03% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4.04% of the population.

There were 4,274 households out of which 30.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 47.7% were married couples living together, 5.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 44.0% were non-families. 12.7% of all households were made up of individuals and 5.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.71 and the average family size was 3.45.

In the city the population was spread out with 18.3% under the age of 18, 57.3% from 18 to 24, 11.9% from 25 to 44, 7.5% from 45 to 64, and 4.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 20 years. For every 100 females there were 82.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 77.0 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $26,965, and the median income for a family was $36,047. Males had a median income of $27,280 versus $17,592 for females. The per capita income for the city was $9,173. About 13.2% of families and 44.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 11.7% of those under age 18 and 12.3% of those age 65 or over.

Notable

Rexburg is home to Brigham Young University-Idaho, a private institution operated by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. The University began as a small high school-level academy on a site known as "Mosquito Bend" in 1888. It was later named Ricks Academy and eventually was established as Ricks College, in honor of Mormon pioneer and city founder, Thomas Edwin Ricks. At one time, Ricks College was the largest private junior college in the United States; it became a four-year college in 2001. The city takes its name from Ricks, and was initially known as Ricksburg.

In October 2006, Rexburg was featured in a salon.com article as being the "reddest place in America," [ [http://www.salon.com/news/feature/2006/10/24/reddest_state/index.html The reddest place in America | Salon News ] ] referring to the area's conservative politics. In 2004, 93% of Madison County's votes for President went to George W. Bush, or to candidates running for small, conservative political parties.

The serving of hard liquors has been prohibited since 1947, and the predominantly LDS culture has left the city with no bars or coffee shops. Restrictions on sales of alcohol have recently been eased as the city has grown, and it is now possible to purchase beer and wine at some restaurants.

Rexburg hosts the annual International Folk Dance Festival, the city's largest and most well-known attraction, each summer, where dancers are invited from all over the world to perform dances from their culture, as well as share other aspects of their culture.

Upon its dedication in February 2008, the Rexburg Idaho Temple made Rexburg the third city in Idaho with an LDS temple.

Notable natives

* Card Walker, former Disney executive
* Christian Jacobs, front man of The Aquabats
* Matt Lindstrom, relief pitcher for the Florida Marlins
* Justin Lyon, producer of the children's television show Yo Gabba Gabba

Teton Dam Flood

Rexburg was severely damaged by the Teton Dam Flood of June 1976. The Teton River flows through northern Rexburg, and left most of the city underwater for several days after the Teton Dam ruptured. A museum dedicated to the Teton Dam Flood and the history of Rexburg and the area, located in the basement of the Rexburg Tabernacle, has been a major city landmark for decades.

Education

One of the public high schools is Madison High School which has the Bobcat as its mascot.

References

External links

* [http://www.rexcc.com/thingstodo/attractions/tetonflood.html Teton Dam Flood Museum, Rexburg, Idaho]
* [http://www.rexburgroads.co.nr Rexburg Road Issues, etc.]
* [http://www.byui.edu Brigham Young University-Idaho]
* [http://www.rexburg.org City of Rexburg]
* [http://www.rexcc.com Rexburg Chamber Of Commerce]
* [http://www.rexburgstandardjournal.com/ Rexburg Standard Journal]
* [http://www.forrentrexburg.com Rexburg Housing and Commercial Rentals]
* [http://www.backcountrysecrets.com/pointDetails.aspx?pointID=33 Civil Defense Caves]
* [http://www.duneguide.com/sand_dune_guide_st_anthony.htm St. Anthony Sand Dunes (near Rexburg)]