Nezperce, Idaho

Nezperce
Location of Nezperce in Lewis County, Idaho.
Coordinates: 46°14′02″N 116°14′26″W / 46.23389°N 116.24056°W / 46.23389; -116.24056
CountryUnited States
StateIdaho
CountyLewis
Area
 • Total
0.43 sq mi (1.11 km2)
 • Land0.43 sq mi (1.11 km2)
 • Water0 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
3,215 ft (980 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total
458
 • Density1,067.0/sq mi (411.98/km2)
Time zoneUTC-8 (Pacific (PST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-7 (PDT)
ZIP code
83543
Area code208
FIPS code16-57250
GNIS feature ID2411252
Websitewww.cityofnezperce.com

Nezperce is a city in and the county seat of Lewis County, Idaho, United States. As of the 2020 census, Nezperce had a population of 458. Nezperce is named for the local Nez Perce tribe of Native Americans. ("Nezperce" derives from a corruption of the French words nez percé, literally "pierced nose.") There is one school district, Nezperce School District #302.