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Facts

People dancing at dusk in front of the Tabernacle. a band plays on the steps and lights are strung above the crowd.
HistoryRexburg was first settled by pioneers in 1883. It was the early birthplace of Rick's Academy in 1888, which later became Brigham Young University-Idaho in 2001.
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IndustryRexburg is a great place for businesses to begin and grow! Agriculture and Education are Rexburg's two leading industries.
Modern commercial building with drink company on lower level and balcony and retail on the upper level. Hemming Village, Rexburg
Learn More!About Rexburg
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LocationRexburg is in a prime location in Southeast Idaho, just 80 miles from Yellowstone and Grand Tetons.
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GrowthRexburg is the 4th fastest growing micropolitan city in the US. It grew 55% between 2010 and 2020. It's current population is just under 40,000.
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SafetyIn 2023, Rexburg was ranked as the 10th safest city in the USA. It has ranked within the top 100 safest cities in the country for at least the last decade.
Aerial shot of Rexburg in summer with R-mountain and sunset in the background.
WeatherRexburg sees all four seasons each year, with winter snow, spring cherry blossoms, summer swells, and fall foliage. Our average temperatures range from highs of 28°F to 86°F.
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DemographicsThanks to BYU-I, the largest University in Idaho, Rexburg is the "youngest city in America", with an average age of 23.