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Lapwai, ID

Lapwai, ID.

Population: 2,096 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Lapwai, ID is $315,682 — up 7.3% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $314,000 after a median 167 days on market. 2 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Very Low, with wildfire the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 4.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$315,682

Median home value

+7.3%

1-year change

167

Median days on market

Very Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$315,682
1-year appreciation
+7.3%
3-year appreciation
+9.1%
5-year appreciation
+19.4%
10-year appreciation
+113.7%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$315,682
House Price Index (state)
629.4 (-1.0% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$314,000
Median list price
$425,000
Median price per sqft
$139
1-year sale-price change
+67.5%
Median days on market
167 days
Homes sold (recent period)
1
Sale-to-list ratio
104.7%
Active listings
3
1-year forecast
+1.3%

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Average)
95.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
11.8¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$7.70/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
2
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
0
High schools
1
Schools include
LAPWAI ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, LAPWAI MIDDLE/HIGH SCHOOL

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Very Low
Top hazards (county)
wildfire
Notable hazard ratings (county)
heatWave: Relatively Low · inlandFlooding: Relatively Low · wildfire: Relatively Moderate
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 92% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
31.3%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
54.0°F
Average high
64.0°F
Average low
43.0°F
Annual precipitation
12.5 in
Annual snowfall
14.1 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
7b (extreme annual low 5 to 10°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
36
Days with Good air quality
256
Days with Moderate air quality
106
Days with Unhealthy air quality
1
Highest AQI recorded (year)
199

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Nez Perce National Historical Park (50 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
22
Nearest airport
Garden Gulch Airport (2 mi)
Nearest major airport
Lewiston Nez Perce County Airport (LWS) (10 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1,090
Hospitals include
MIZELL MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, CRENSHAW COMMUNITY HOSPITAL, CRENSHAW COMMUNITY HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.1 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
8
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.0 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+82 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,979
Housing built before 1970
34.8%
Housing built 2000 or later
21.8%
Median annual property tax
$1,338
Mean commute to work
15 min
Households with broadband internet
60.8%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
17,748
Average weekly wage
$1,005
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Finance & Insurance
Annual residential building permits (county)
100

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

LapwaiState medianUS median
Median home value$315,682$437,255$289,727
Median sale price$314,000$441,990$325,000
Median days on market167 days62 days51 days
Median annual property tax$1,338$1,455$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in Lapwai, ID?
$315,682.
What is the median sale price in Lapwai, ID?
$314,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Lapwai, ID?
Median days on market: 167 days.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Lapwai, ID?
Overall risk: Very Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: wildfire.
What is the wildfire risk in Lapwai, ID?
Risk to homes is higher than 92% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Lapwai, ID?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Lapwai, ID?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Lapwai, ID?
2 schools (1 elementary, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
What is the air quality in Lapwai, ID?
Good. Median AQI: 36. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Lapwai, ID?
Regional Price Parity: 95.5 (100 = US average) (Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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