Montpelier, Idaho

About Montpelier

Set in the southeastern part of Idaho, Montpelier is a small town counting 2,696 people who proudly call it home.

Officially, Montpelier is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 2.32 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 1,162 residents per square mile.

📰 Local News

Read the latest Idaho headlines on our news site, Bless News Daily.

What Makes Montpelier Unique

• One of 7 places in the US named Montpelier — but the Idaho one has a character all its own.
• Positioned in southeastern Idaho, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
• Part of the fabric of Idaho — one of 236 recognized communities statewide.

Why People Love It Here

• Quiet streets and a slower rhythm — the kind of place people move to on purpose.
• Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
• Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 11 miles.

🍽️ Where to Eat in Montpelier

• Cattleman's Steakhouse
• Dan's Drive-in
• El Jaliciense — mexican
• Ohana — hawaiian

Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · click a restaurant to read or write reviews.

🎡 Fun Things to Do

• Butch Cassidy Bank Robery Museum · Museum
• The National Oregon / California Trail Center · Museum

Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Montpelier

• Adam's Park reviews ★
• Alinger Park reviews ★
• American War Mothers Memorial Park reviews ★
• Bear Lake County Fairgrounds reviews ★
• Heritage Park reviews ★
• Lincoln Park reviews ★
• Montpelier Wildlife Management Area · Nature reserve reviews ★
• Outdoor Classroom · Garden reviews ★
• Stock Park reviews ★

Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.

🏫 Schools in Montpelier

• A J WINTERS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
• BEAR LAKE HIGH SCHOOL
• BEAR LAKE MIDDLE SCHOOL
• CLOVER CREEK HIGH SCHOOL

Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.

🏥 Hospitals & Healthcare

• Bear Lake Memorial Hospital · 24/7 ER · Critical Access Hospitals

Medicare-registered hospitals with official CMS star ratings.

⚡ Quick Facts

🌤️ Current Weather

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Source: National Weather Service

🗺️ Map of Montpelier

🏘️ Nearby Communities