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Lapwai, ID
City in Nez Perce County, Idaho.
Population
1,021
Land area
0.8sq mi
People per sq mi
1,350
ZIP codes
0
Lapwai and its ZIP codes
Lapwai at a glance
- Lapwai is about 58 times as dense as Idaho as a whole.
- The median household income is $57,439, 26% below the Idaho median of $77,800.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $113,700 (73% below Idaho) and median rent is $1,017 a month.
Local data for Lapwai, ID
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Lapwai, ID, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$57,439
Poverty rate
19.4%
Median home value
$113,700
Median rent
$1,017/mo
Homeownership
61.9%
Bachelor's or higher
17.4%
Median age
30.9
Average commute
14.2 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (68), German Americans (65), Irish Americans (20).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Nez Perce County. PPP loans are for Lapwai.
Unemployment rate
3.3%
Aug 2026, -0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$56,372
21,772 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$59,776
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$385M
FY 2026, $9,136 per person
How people get to work
Lapwai, ID, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone77.8%
- Carpooled12.4%
- Public transit1.9%
- Walked4.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.5%
- Worked from home3.4%
Average one-way commute: 14.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Lapwai, ID, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: wildfire
Storm events since 1996
287
Countywide, mostly heavy snow
Flood insurance policies
27
0.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
91° / 30°F
12.9 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Lapwai, ID, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
42.8%
U.S. 33.3% +9.5 pts
Diabetes
13.4%
U.S. 12.1% +1.3 pts
Smoking
19.2%
U.S. 12.8% +6.4 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
11.1%
U.S. 11.1% about the same
Cities near Lapwai
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| SweetwaterCensus-designated place | 2.8 mi | 1.2 |
| CuldesacCity | 6.6 mi | 0.2 |
| LewistonCity | 9.9 mi | 17.5 |
| Clarkston, WACity | 12 mi | 2.1 |
| GeneseeCity | 12 mi | 0.6 |
| West Clarkston-Highland, WACensus-designated place | 12 mi | 2.8 |
| Asotin, WACity | 12 mi | 1.1 |
| JuliaettaCity | 12 mi | 0.7 |
| ReubensCity | 14 mi | 0.2 |
| Clarkston Heights-Vineland, WACensus-designated place | 14 mi | 11.6 |
| WinchesterCity | 14 mi | 0.2 |
| KendrickCity | 16 mi | 0.4 |
| Uniontown, WATown | 16 mi | 0.9 |
| PeckCity | 19 mi | 0.3 |
| Colton, WATown | 19 mi | 0.6 |
| CraigmontCity | 19 mi | 0.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Lapwai, ID in?
- Lapwai is in Nez Perce County, Idaho.
- What is the population of Lapwai, ID?
- About 1,021 people live in Lapwai, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Lapwai?
- Nearby places include Sweetwater (2.8 mi), Culdesac (6.6 mi), Lewiston (9.9 mi), Clarkston, WA (12 mi), Genesee (12 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023