Nez Perce County, ID

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 7/10
visibility Safety 8/10
local_library Schools 5/10
local_airport Airports 1/10
school Colleges 3/10
accessibility Hospitals 4/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Moderately Priced. The area has a balanced cost of living, with housing and rent costs that are neither particularly high nor low.
visibility Safety
Generally Safe. Crime rates are below average, with only occasional incidents, making the area a relatively secure place to live.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Limited Access. Few healthcare facilities are nearby, and travel may be necessary for specialized or higher-quality care.
school Colleges
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
local_library Schools
Average to Mixed. Schools perform near average overall, though quality can vary by campus. Students have access to standard educational pathways, with some stronger programs available.

Residents

Population
42,477 332.4M (US)
Median Age
40.9 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
63.8% 64% (US)
College-Educated
26.8% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$71,466 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
87.3% 88% (US)
Average Commute
18 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
15.3% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$291,300 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$530 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$799 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
67.3% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Lewiston Metro Area
2
Idaho
3
United States
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Lewiston Metro Area
5
Idaho
3
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 2 10 31
Feb 1 6 34
Mar 2 5 40
Apr 2 2 46
May 2 0 53
Jun 2 0 60
Jul 1 0 68
Aug 1 0 67
Sep 1 0 59
Oct 1 0 48
Nov 2 5 37
Dec 2 10 30

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 34% of residents leaning left and 61% leaning right.

Liberal (34%) (62%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 63%
Hillary Clinton 28%
Other 9%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 1, ID State Senate District 6, ID State House District 6, ID
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Schools

Lapwai Elementary School
5 miles, N • 1.4 star
Culdesac School
5 miles, E • 2.8 star
Lapwai Middle/High School
5 miles, N • 1.9 star
Tammany Alternative School
8 miles, NW • 2.8 star
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Colleges

Lewis-Clark State College
14 miles, NW • 1.9 star
Headmasters School of Hair Design
14 miles, NW • 1 star
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Hospitals

St Joseph Regional Medical Center
14 miles, NW • 2.3 star
Tri-State Memorial Hospital
15 miles, NW • 4.1 star
St Marys Hospital and Clinics
28 miles, SE • 4.1 star
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Airports

Lewiston-Nez Perce County Airport
12 miles, NW • 1 star
Spokane International Airport
96 miles, N • 1.9 star
Tri-Cities Airport
113 miles, W • 1 star
Missoula International Airport
133 miles, E • 1.4 star
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