Lapwai ( LAP-way) is a city in Nez Perce County, Idaho, United States. As of the 2020 census, Lapwai had a population of 1,169. It is the seat of government of the Nez Perce Indian Reservation.

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Town numbers

ZIP code83540

Area code208

Living in Lapwai

Housing in Lapwai

$408K▲ 5.8% in a year Typical home value · Zillow

The typical Lapwai home is worth about $408,000, up 5.8% in a year, 15% below the Idaho typical home.

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Work & commute in Lapwai

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About one in 3 of Lapwai’s working residents works in town. The top destinations are Lewiston (16%), Orofino (3%) and Moscow (2%). Half commute less than 6 miles.

Lewiston

16%

Orofino

Moscow

Boise City

29%Work in townlive and work in Lapwai 6 miWhere do people commute?the commute map 655Jobs based herea job hub

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Health in Lapwai

Health Grade D

Healthier than 14% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates.

Compared with Idaho

2better than ID·18worse

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 12 are too close to call.

Conditions 2▲ 4▼ 6 close Habits 3▼ 1 close Care 2▼ 5 close Mind 5▼ 0 close Everyday needs 4▼ 0 close

BetterToo close to callWorse

What stands out

6.4%Fewer adults who have had cancerID 8.3% · better 29.8%Fewer adults with high cholesterolID 33.2% · better 26.2%More adults facing food insecurityID 12.8% · worse

Care nearby

St. Joseph Regional Medical CenterLewiston · 10.6 mi · ER

Chas Behavioral Health Center - LewistonLewiston · 9.8 mi · sliding-scale fees

Primary careShortage · county-wide

DentalShortage · county-wide

Mental healthShortage · county-wide

CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CDC's estimate for Lapwai · CMS · HRSAHealth in Lapwai →

Natural hazards in Lapwai

Very high

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 88% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🔥 Wildfire

0Does Lapwai flood?no paid flood claims on record NoneDisasters that paid out hereof 13 declared for Nez Perce County

FEMA National Risk Index December 2025 · OpenFEMANatural hazards in Lapwai →

Climate in Lapwai

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Lapwai has mild winters and warm summers, with very little rain. A typical July afternoon reaches 91°, a January night drops to 29°, and about 13 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

43° / 29°Winter

64° / 40°Spring

87° / 55°Summer

65° / 40°Fall

How much snow does Lapwai get?About 13 inches a winter.Rain & snow →When is the first frost?Around Oct 26, with the last in spring around Apr 6.Frost dates →Is it warmer than it used to be?+1.2° vs. the 20th century.Then & now →

NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Climate in Lapwai →

Schools in Lapwai

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School Grade D

The public schools Lapwai’s kids attend, from kindergarten through graduation, trail 94% of Idaho’s districts on state tests and graduation. Among towns with similar incomes, they rank near the bottom.

DistrictLAPWAI DISTRICTSchools3

Lapwai Elementary School D-Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 230 students Lapwai Middle/High School D-High · Grades 6–12 · 246 students Nez Perce Tribe Head StartPrekindergarten · Grades PK · 2 students

School data from the U.S. Department of Education (NCES, EDFacts). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results and graduation rates, graded within ID. Ratings are from neighbors.