THE OFFICIAL SITE OF

THE CITY OF NEZPERCE, IDAHO

Statistical Data
Population: 466 * Elevation: 3,202 feet Precipitation:  22 inches ** Average Snowfall: 45 inches **	Temperature Range (average) – Fahrenheit: ** Spring: 29 to 63 degrees Summer: 45 to 81 degrees Fall: 28 to 71 degrees Winter: 22 to 41 degrees

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Nezperce, the county seat of Lewis County, is located on the Nezperce Prairie, a broad plateau in the eastern part of the county.  The Clearwater River is located about 10 to 20 miles to the east and north.  The Clearwater National Forest lies 26 miles northeast and the Nez Perce National Forest is 30 miles southeast.

Craigmont is 15 miles west, Orofino lies 24 miles north, Grangeville 24 miles south, Kamiah 16 miles east and Lewiston 58 miles west.

The Nez Perce Indian Reservation extends beyond the City in all directions. The City was named for the Nez Perce Indian Tribe – the name is French for “pierced nose” – although they did not practice nose-piercing. The Nez Perce’s name for themselves is Nimi’ipuu (pronounced Nee-Me-Poo), which means simply “the people” or “we the people”