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Nezperce, ID

City in Lewis County, Idaho.

Population

522

Land area

0.7sq mi

People per sq mi

791

ZIP codes

0

Nezperce and its ZIP codes

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Nezperce at a glance

  • Nezperce is about 34 times as dense as Idaho as a whole.
  • The median household income is $62,857, 19% below the Idaho median of $77,800.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $189,300 (55% below Idaho) and median rent is $525 a month.

Local data for Nezperce, ID

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Nezperce, ID, American Community Survey 2020-2024

Full profile

Median household income

$62,857

Poverty rate

15.0%

Median home value

$189,300

Median rent

$525/mo

Homeownership

84.3%

Bachelor's or higher

20.8%

Median age

40.0

Average commute

17.0 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (100), Irish Americans (63), Italian Americans (42).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Lewis County. PPP loans are for Nezperce.

Details

Unemployment rate

3.8%

Sep 2026, 0.0 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$44,584

1,554 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$57,419

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$62.4M

FY 2026, $17,670 per person

Lewis County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

Nezperce, ID, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone64.0%
  • Carpooled11.8%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked10.7%
  • Bicycle2.2%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.1%
  • Worked from home10.1%

Average one-way commute: 17.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Nezperce, ID, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Very Low

Top: wildfire

Storm events since 1996

156

Countywide, mostly heavy snow

Flood insurance policies

16

0.9% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

80° / 22°F

20.0 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Nezperce, ID, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

35.0%

U.S. 33.3% +1.7 pts

Diabetes

14.1%

U.S. 12.1% +2.0 pts

Smoking

15.3%

U.S. 12.8% +2.5 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

9.8%

U.S. 11.1% -1.3 pts

Cities near Nezperce

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
FerdinandCity9.1 mi0.2
KamiahCity10 mi1.1
CraigmontCity11 mi0.8
CottonwoodCity14 mi0.8
KooskiaCity14 mi0.6
ReubensCity16 mi0.2
StitesCity16 mi0.1
OrofinoCity17 mi2.5
WeippeCity18 mi0.4
WinchesterCity18 mi0.2
PeckCity19 mi0.3
GrangevilleCity22 mi1.5
CuldesacCity23 mi0.2
PierceCity28 mi0.8
SweetwaterCensus-designated place28 mi1.2
LapwaiCity29 mi0.8

Frequently asked questions

What county is Nezperce, ID in?
Nezperce is in Lewis County, Idaho.
What is the population of Nezperce, ID?
About 522 people live in Nezperce, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Nezperce?
Nearby places include Ferdinand (9.1 mi), Kamiah (10 mi), Craigmont (11 mi), Cottonwood (14 mi), Kooskia (14 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023

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