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 has a cool climate with 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. The area receives 28.9 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

29°F Jan (-2°C) 64°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average44.9°F
17% below US avg
January Average29°F (-2°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)

Geography

Elevation3,219 ft (981 m)
Area0.4 sq mi (1.0 km²)
Population Density814/sq mi
Coordinates46.2366°N, 116.2398°W
TimezoneAmerica/Boise
CountyLewis County County
Nearest AirportPullman/Moscow Regional (PUW)
54 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 20.0"
47% below US avg
Snowfall 28.9"
Wettest Month (May) 2.70"
Driest Month (Aug) 0.78"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score3.1 / 100
Social Vulnerability60.8 / 100
Community Resilience3.4 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Very Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Relatively Low
Flood Very Low
Hail Very Low
Strong Wind Very Low
Heat Wave Very Low
Winter Weather Very Low
Lightning Very Low
Ice Storm Very Low
Drought Very Low
Cold Wave Very Low
Landslide Very Low
Avalanche Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

75 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.1. Most recent: M3.3 on Feb 11, 2025.

Aug 17, 1994 1 km E of Mullan, Idaho M4.1 142 km
Nov 8, 1997 39 km SE of Pierce, Idaho M3.8 63 km
Jun 28, 1998 3 km SE of Genesee, Idaho M3.8 60 km
May 30, 1996 3 km SSW of Mullan, Idaho M3.6 138 km
Mar 14, 1997 1 km E of Mullan, Idaho M3.6 142 km
Dec 24, 1999 18 km WNW of New Meadows, Idaho M3.5 132 km
Mar 8, 1994 32 km S of Wallace, Idaho M3.4 108 km
Sep 26, 1995 9 km E of McCall, Idaho M3.4 150 km
Jun 28, 1997 3 km NNW of Mullan, Idaho M3.4 144 km
Sep 26, 1995 southern Idaho M3.3 142 km
May 10, 2000 Idaho-Montana border region M3.3 142 km
Feb 11, 2025 2 km NNW of Mullan, Idaho M3.3 143 km
Feb 10, 2013 29 km ESE of Pierce, Idaho M3.2 61 km
Jan 26, 1992 28 km ENE of Halfway, Oregon M3.2 142 km
Feb 9, 1996 2 km W of Mullan, Idaho M3.2 141 km
Nov 23, 2001 6 km WNW of New Meadows, Idaho M3.2 139 km
May 6, 2004 0 km W of Mullan, Idaho M3.1 141 km
Jun 12, 1999 0 km E of Mullan, Idaho M3.1 141 km
Mar 18, 1993 3 km SSW of Osburn, Idaho M3.1 138 km
May 23, 1999 19 km NE of Halfway, Oregon M3.0 148 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

12 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF2.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 11, 1968 EF2 96 km 0
May 8, 1962 EF2 47 km 0
May 19, 1986 EF1 69 km 0
May 2, 1973 EF1 80 km 0
Jun 20, 1969 EF1 52 km 0
Oct 7, 2010 EF0 18 km 0
Oct 7, 2010 EF0 11 km 0
Jun 29, 2007 EF0 36 km 0
May 31, 1997 EF0 60 km 0
Jun 1, 1991 EF0 60 km 0
May 1, 1991 EF0 63 km 0
Apr 11, 1979 EF0 36 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: DOUBLE CREEK (171,012 ac, 2022).

Year Name Acres Distance
2022 DOUBLE CREEK 171,012 86 km
2000 MALONEY CREEK 131,397 55 km
2021 SHOVEL CREEK 109,829 50 km
2007 RATTLESNAKE 102,523 91 km
2021 LICK CREEK 80,376 91 km
2007 BATTLE CREEK COMPLEX (BATTLE CREEK) 79,114 97 km
2012 CACHE CREEK 75,521 63 km
2014 BIG COUGAR 65,397 54 km
2007 POE CABIN 59,704 70 km
1988 TEEPEE BUTTE 59,565 67 km
2012 SHEEP 50,769 75 km
2007 CHIMNEY COMPLEX 50,646 53 km
1996 SALT COMPLEX (SALT CREEK) 50,250 79 km
2015 KAMIAH GULCH 48,459 17 km
2012 MCGUIRE COMPLEX 47,257 89 km
2017 POWERLINE 45,449 53 km
2015 WASH 39,448 74 km
2005 GRANITE COMPLEX 37,332 97 km
1986 JOSEPH/STARVATION 37,064 87 km
2014 SOMERS 36,374 76 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 29°F (-2°C) 1.8 in
February 32°F (-0°C) 1.4 in
March 37°F (3°C) 2.0 in
April 43°F (6°C) 2.4 in
May 51°F (10°C) 2.7 in Wettest
June 56°F (13°C) 2.2 in
July 64°F (18°C) 0.9 in
August 64°F (18°C) 0.8 in Warmest, Driest
September 56°F (14°C) 1.0 in
October 45°F (7°C) 1.5 in
November 35°F (2°C) 1.8 in
December 28°F (-2°C) 1.6 in Coldest

Nezperce has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 28°F in December to 64°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 20.0 inches, with May being the wettest month (2.7") and August the driest (0.8").

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