Welcome to Nezperce ...
The city of Nezperce is located in Lewis County<1> and is the County Seat for Lewis County.
The location of Nezperce has been provided by the Geographic Names Information System (ie- the GNIS).<2>
The pronunciation of Nezperce: nezz-PURSE<3>
From the Census Estimates for 2019, Nezperce has a population of 463 people<4> (see below for details).
Nezperce is 3,210 feet [978 m] above sea level.<5> In other words, the elevation of Nezperce is about ½ mile above sea level.
Time Zone: Nezperce lies in the Pacific Time Zone (PST/PDT) and observes daylight saving time
Telephone area codes for Nezperce: (208) & (986)<6>
The ZIP code for Nezperce: 83543<7>
Population Details ...
Taken from the 2019 Census Estimates, Nezperce had an population of 463 people. This is a decrease of 0.64% since the 2010 Census (or a decrease of 11.47% since the 2000 Census).
At the time of the 2010 Census, Nezperce had a population of 466 people (or 12.2% of the total population of Lewis County). This makes Nezperce the county's 3rd most populous community.
The population of Nezperce represents 0.03% of the population of Idaho (which has 1,567,582 people), making it the state's 130th most populous community.
With a 2010 count of 466 people, the population of Nezperce decreased 10.9% from the 2000 Census (with a count of 523 people).
More information can be found on the Census Page for Nezperce.
Communities near Nezperce ...
We have created a list of 10 communities that are near Nezperce.
- Orofino
(16 miles [25.7 km] to the north)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Orofino have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
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- Orofino is located in Clearwater County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 3,120 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Orofino <8>
- Kamiah
(10 miles [16.1 km] to the east)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Kamiah have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Kamiah
- Kamiah is located in Idaho County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 1,241 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Kamiah <8>
- Cottonwood
(13 miles [20.9 km] to the south)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cottonwood
- Cottonwood is located in Idaho County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 977 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Cottonwood <8>
- Kooskia
(14 miles [22.5 km] to the southeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Kooskia have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Kooskia
- Kooskia is located in Idaho County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 677 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Kooskia <8>
- Craigmont
(11 miles [17.7 km] to the west)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Craigmont have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Craigmont
- Craigmont is located in Lewis County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 487 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Craigmont <8>
- Weippe
(17 miles [27.4 km] to the northeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Weippe have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
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- Weippe is located in Clearwater County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 448 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Weippe <8>
- Winchester
(18 miles [29 km] to the west)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Winchester have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
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- Winchester is located in Lewis County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 444 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Winchester <8>
- Stites
(15 miles [24.1 km] to the southeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Stites have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
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- Stites is located in Idaho County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 232 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Stites <8>
- Peck
(18 miles [29 km] to the northwest)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Peck
- Peck is located in Nez Perce County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 197 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Peck <8>
- Ferdinand
(9 miles [14.5 km] to the southwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Ferdinand have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ferdinand
- Ferdinand is located in Idaho County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 164 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Ferdinand <8>
To Help With Your Genealogy Research ...
We have a couple of sections for those tracing their genealogy.
We created a list of cemeteries that are in the area around Nezperce. Our list includes the location of those cemeteries and we provide an overhead view. See our Cemetery List for Nezperce.
Using the information from an 1895 Atlas, we've created a list of communities that were in the area of Nezperce. Our list includes information such as whether the 1895 community had a post office or railroad service. See our List of 1890's Communities around Nezperce.
We also have a detailed list of newspapers that have been published in the area around Nezperce. See our Newspapers Page for Nezperce.
TripAdvisor Tourism Pages for Nezperce ...
Looking for more information about Nezperce? A wonderful source is the TripAdvisor website. We always start with the TripAdvisor Tourism page, where you can read an overview with links that will help you find lodging, restaurants and attractions.
In addition to the Tourism page for Nezperce, there are neighboring communities that also have Tourism pages. More information about those communities can be found on our TripAdvisor Page for Nezperce.
Off-the-Road Links ...
Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for Nezperce. If you can help, please contact us through our Feedback Page.
The official website for Lewis County: www.lewiscountyid.org/
The official website for State of Idaho: www.state.id.us/
Footnotes ...
| <1> | If you're interested in how the shape of Idaho's counties, including Lewis, have changed over time, we recommend the Atlas of Historical County Boundaries. |
| <2> | The location has been supplied by the Geographic Names Information System - which is maintained by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). While these values should be definitive, we found that accuracy can vary and you should double-check the location if accuracy is required. |
| <3> | The pronunciation we've provided is our attempt to give a phonetic pronunciation for Nezperce. While it might not be exactly right, hopefully it will be close. If we have it wrong or there's a better way to pronounce the name, please contact us through our Feedback Page. |
| <4> | Population counts have been provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. For more detail, please visit our Census Page for Nezperce. |
| <5> | The elevation is an estimate for the area around Nezperce - it will be higher in some places and lower in others. |
| <6> | Area code (986) is an overlay for area code (208). |
| <7> | ZIP Codes have been created by the United States Postal Service (USPS) as a way of grouping addresses to make delivery more efficient. The boundaries of the ZIP Code can be changed, re-assigned, eliminated or overlapped with other ZIP Codes. So keep in mind that any given ZIP Code is only 'loosely' associated with a city (such as Nezperce). When looking for a ZIP Code, whether Nezperce or elsewhere, it's always best to check the website of the United States Postal Service (USPS). |
| <8> | While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program. |