Nezperce, ID

Full City Profile · Idaho · Lewis County County

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
537 Population 814/sq mi density
$59,063 Median Income $29,050 per capita
$176,200 Home Value $338,179 Zillow
$500 Median Rent 28.6% income on rent
45°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$59,063 median income, 4.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$176,200 home value, $500/mo rent
C+
Education
2.5 / 5.0
18.9% bachelor's degree or higher

Nezperce, ID

At a Glance

Median Income
$59,063
21% below
$29,050 per capita
Home Value
$176,200
37% below
Zillow: $338,179
Median Rent
$500/mo
57% below
28.6% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
18.9%
44% below
90.1% high school+
Unemployment
4.5%
25% above
16.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.7%
8% above
15.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
45°F

How Nezperce Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Nezperce's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
79%
Home Value
63%
Rent
43%
Poverty
131%
Bachelor's
56%
Unemployment
125%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Nezperce a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.6 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Nezperce residents earn a median household income of $59,063 , which is 21% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $29,050. The unemployment rate stands at 4.5% (25% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 16.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 234 business establishments, including 15 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Nezperce is $176,200 , 37% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $338,179. Median rent is $500/month, with 28.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 95.5 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1956.

Education

18.9% of adults in Nezperce hold a bachelor's degree or higher (44% below the national average). 90.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Nezperce has an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 20.0 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population537
Median Age39.1 yrs
Density814/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans9.9%

Economy

B
Median Income$59,063
Per Capita$29,050
Unemployment4.5%
Poverty16.2%
County GDP$223M
Avg Weekly Wage$837

Housing

A+
Home Value$176,200
Rent$500
Ownership82.4%
Zillow$338,179
Housing Units220
Rent Burden28.6%

Health

Obesity34.7%
Diabetes9.8%
Smoking15.9%
Heart Disease6.3%
Premature Death13,688/100K

Climate

Avg Temp45°F
Rain20.0 in/yr
Elevation3,219 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+18.9%
High School+90.1%
Graduate+6.7%
School Score5.3/10

Community

2024 VoteR 82% / D 17%
Commute15 min
Broadband83.4%
Internet Speed25 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries4

Did You Know?

The median home in Nezperce was built in 1956.
The nearest airport is Pullman/Moscow Regional (54 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.443 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
18.1% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.