Nezperce, Idaho (circa 1910), c. 1910
Nezperce’s story
130 years in pictures
Census counts: 599 in 1910, 458 in 2020. The archive holds 12 old photos and papers going back to 1910 and 3 maps from 1924 on.
- 1896Nezperce is settled
NezperceID
A town of 471, settled in 1896.
Population
471
2025 Census estimate · +2.8% since 2020
Typical home
$318K
+3.6% in a year
Household income
$63K
median
Median age
40.0
years
Jobs based here
231
Balanced
Is Nezperce a good place to live?
No town among the 59 in Idaho we compare has a lower median rent than Nezperce. Nezperce has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
Small town
471 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
Getting set up
The full setup list →Moving to Nezperce: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Nezperce, and how to reach them.
PowerAvista11.8¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterNezperce Water Dept1 health-based violation in 5 years · EPAEPA
InternetProviders and speedsData pending · D4
Trash & dumpNot on file yetWe don’t have Nezperce’s trash rules yet
Register to voteOnlineIn Idaho you can register online until 11 days before Election Day, in person up to and including Election Day, or by mail (received 11 days before).vote.govWho runs elections hereLewis County ClerkLewis County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Aug 2023
ZIP code8354383543 100%Census 2020
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Sep 12, 2025.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Nezperce.
Housing
Homes in Nezperce are worth about $318K, by Zillow’s estimate
The typical Nezperce home is worth about $318,000, up 3.6% in a year, 33% below the Idaho typical home. 84% of households own their home in Nezperce, against 70% in Idaho’s towns and 73% across U.S. towns.
$318KZillow home value
Typical home value
Nezperce$318K
Idaho$477K
+3.6%
value change, 1 year
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Schools
The schools Nezperce’s kids attend
Its public schools are run by the Nezperce Joint District. Its one school is below.
| School | Level | Students | Letter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nezperce SchoolLargest public high schoolGrades PK–12 | Grades PK–12 | 174 | A− |
NCES · EDFacts
Natural hazards
Nezperce faces a low natural-hazard risk, led by inland flooding
Expected storm and flood damage is lower than in 73% of U.S. communities.
27risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingWildfire
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Climate
Four seasons and pleasant summers in Nezperce
Nezperce has chilly winters and pleasant summers, with very little rain. At 82°F, Nezperce’s July high is where Idaho’s towns sit at 89°F and U.S. towns at 85°F.
29″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter23–38°
Spring34–56°
Summer49–79°
Fall36–58°
Sep 20
typical first frost
May 24
typical last frost
+1.1°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Work & commute
A job hub: Nezperce has 1.4 jobs for every working resident and draws in 207 commuters
Most working residents leave Nezperce for work: only 15% work in town. Nezperce’s average trip to work is 17 minutes. Since 2013, Nezperce has added 69 jobs, to 231 in 2023.
15%work in town
| Nezperce | Idaho towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average trip to work | 17 minutes | 20 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Below the poverty line | 15% | 12% | 9.6% |
| Working residents who work in town | 15% | 22% | 8% |
| Median household income | $63,000 | $67,000 | $80,000 |
Where working residents work
In Nezperce15%
Lewiston18%
Cottonwood8%
Winchester7%
Craigmont4%
22 mi
median commute distance
231
jobs based in Nezperce
Balanced
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Health
Compared with most of Idaho and the rest of the country, more of Nezperce’s adults have high blood pressure
41% of Nezperce adults have high blood pressure. Only 3 of the 60 Idaho towns we compare have a higher share of adults who have diabetes than Nezperce. 22% of Nezperce adults have been diagnosed with depression.
| Nezperce | Idaho towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 41% | 31% | 35% |
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 13% | 15% | 16% |
| Diabetes (CDC PLACES) | 14% | 10% | 12% |
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 17% | 14% | 14% |
32 measures vs. Idaho
3 better16 too close to call13 worse
| What stands out | Nezperce | ID |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer binge drinkers | 12.7% | 15.5% |
| More adults screened for colon cancer | 68.7% | 61.8% |
| More adults with heart disease | 9.7% | 6.2% |
St. Mary's Hospital
13.9 mi away · emergency room
3 of 3
care shortages: primary care, dental, mental health
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Nezperce
18pages on Nezperce
The big questions
Out and about
The story
After high school
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Nezperce; the nearest are
Lewis-Clark State CollegeUniversity or college · Public · Lewiston39.4 mi$7,610 in-state tuitionNorth Idaho CollegeCommunity college · Public · Coeur d'Alene102.9 mi$3,396 in-state tuition
About 1 of every 100 Nezperce residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Idaho.
About Nezperce
City in Idaho, United States
Nezperce is a city in and the county seat of Lewis County, Idaho, United States. As of the 2020 census, Nezperce had a population of 458. Nezperce is named for the local Nez Perce tribe of Native Americans. ("Nezperce" derives from a corruption of the French words nez percé, literally "pierced nose.") There is one school district, Nezperce School District #302.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Area
- 0.4 sq mi
- Elevation
- 3,215 ft
- ZIP code
- 83543
- Area code
- 208
Questions about Nezperce
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Nezperce, ID a good place to live?
Nezperce has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.