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Lapwai, Idaho

city · Nez Perce County

At a glance

1,021
Population
$113,700
Median home value (all homes)
63% below U.S. median
$399,737
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$1,017/mo
Median rent
25% below U.S. median
$57,439
Median household income
27% below U.S. median
14.2 min
Average commute
86.7%
Homes with broadband
55.21%
Locations with fiber available
3.4%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 82 — 18% below the national average. how it's computed

Housing45% below
Goods & services2% below
Utilities20% above
Taxes33% below
Insurance39% below
Commute cost48% below
No natural gas service in this area — most homes heat with electricity or propane.
For business: Idaho is CBII band 2/5 · time to build band 1/5. See state page for the breakdown.

Living here

Nearest 4-year college11 mi
Nearest community college74 mi
Nearest technical college10 mi
High school graduates92.7%
College graduates17.4%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

state Panhandle Area Council
The Panhandle Area Council (PAC) is an Economic Development Organization that provides small business loans, project financing, and community development services to advance economic development opportunities across Idaho. Additionally, PAC operates an Innovation Space that provides office space and industrial bays for lease to start-ups and expanding businesses.
State sales taxYes
State income taxYes
Right-to-work stateYes

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