Nez Perce County, Idaho
Among the top 8% of US counties for getting around.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade C, better than 37% of US counties
WeatherWeather: grade B, better than 50% of US counties
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade C, better than 31% of US counties
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade A, better than 92% of US counties
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade C, better than 26% of US counties
- top 5% for summer humidity
- top 7% for commute time
- bottom 3% for annual snowfall
Nez Perce County is a county in Idaho with about 42,000 residents. It grades A for getting around and C for lifestyle & connectivity. Standout strengths include summer humidity, commute time, and walkability. It rates lower on property crime and annual snowfall.
Official websiteco.nezperce.id.us (opens in new tab)
Climate
Hot, dry summers · Cold winters · Dry · Heavy snow
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Precipitation 2.6 in1.3 in
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Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$65k62nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$49kbetter than 25% of US counties
Home Value$260k82nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$888better than 37% of US counties
Monthly Owner Costs$2kbetter than 27% of US counties
Property Tax Rate0.82%better than 52% of US counties
Income Tax5.80%better than 29% of US counties
Sales Tax6.03%better than 80% of US counties
Estimated total tax burden11.06%better than 25% of US counties
Unemployment3.2%better than 78% of US counties
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)35°F53rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)73°F28th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation21.8 in15th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall85.6 inbetter than 3% of US counties
Sunny Days261 daysbetter than 77% of US counties
Summer Humidity46°Fbetter than 95% of US counties
Comfortable Days67 daysbetter than 22% of US counties
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk33.0better than 65% of US counties
Air Quality36 AQIbetter than 80% of US counties
School Quality39.9better than 15% of US counties
Violent Crime1239/100kbetter than 24% of US counties
Property Crime2293/100kbetter than 9% of US counties
Community
Population42,20064th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age40.743rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.2139th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio0.9942nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningR+3545th percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)86.1%61st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)0.1%6th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)4.5%47th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)0.8%63rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)8.4%92nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time17 minbetter than 93% of US counties
Walkability7.4/20better than 81% of US counties
Airport Distance103 mibetter than 47% of US counties
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access85.1%better than 61% of US counties
Amenities Nearby0.71better than 33% of US counties
Park & Nature AccessLimitedbetter than 18% of US counties
Frequently asked questions
- Is Nez Perce County an affordable place to live?
- Nez Perce County is relatively expensive. Its cost-of-living index is $49k, better than 25% of comparable areas.
- What is the median home value in Nez Perce County?
- The median home value in Nez Perce County is $260k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in Nez Perce County?
- Median household income in Nez Perce County is $65k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- How much is rent in Nez Perce County?
- Median gross rent in Nez Perce County is $888 a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Is Nez Perce County safe?
- Nez Perce County is higher-crime than most comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 1239/100k (better than 24%). Property crime is 2293/100k.
- What is the weather like in Nez Perce County?
- Nez Perce County averages 73°F in July and 35°F in January, with 21.8 in of annual precipitation and about 261 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Nez Perce County?
- Public-school quality in Nez Perce County is below average, scoring better than 15% of comparable areas on a composite of graduation rates, spending, and student-teacher ratio.
- How long is the commute in Nez Perce County?
- The average one-way commute in Nez Perce County is 17 min.
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Data sources
- EPA Air Quality (AQI)
- EPA Smart Location Database
- EPI Family Budget Calculator
- FAA airport enplanements
- FBI Uniform Crime Reports
- FEMA National Risk Index
- MIT Election Data Lab (2020)
- NCES School Finance Survey
- NOAA Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA nClimGrid
- OpenStreetMap
- Tax Foundation + state revenue depts
- U.S. Census ACS (5-Year)
- USGS Protected Areas (PAD-US)