Weippe is a small town of 369 in Idaho, with a median household income of $27,422
.
Its cost of living index is 85 (US average = 100), which is
15% below the national average.
Strengths:
Weippe stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include longer commutes. Whether Weippe is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Weippe city data on this page comes from official government sources —
the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.
Cost of Living
Index: 84.8
Weippe's overall cost of living index is 84.8,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Weippe costs roughly 15% less than the average American city.
Metric
Weippe, ID
National Avg
Median Home Value
$107,900
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$500
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
75.8%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$27,422
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Weippe's violent crime rate is 114.2 per 100,000 residents
— 70% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
114.2 /100k
Property Crime
91.4 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Weippe is served primarily by OROFINO JOINT DISTRICT.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.5:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Weippe, ID
National Avg
School District
OROFINO JOINT DISTRICT
—
Elementary Schools
4
—
Middle Schools
N/A
—
High Schools
4
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
15.5:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
9.9%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
82.2%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Weippe sees average highs of 35.0°F in January
and 82.5°F in July,
with 44.1 inches of annual precipitation
and 113.6 inches of snow per year.
Weippe's cost of living index is 85, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Weippe roughly 15% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $107,900 and median rent is $500/month.
Weippe's violent crime rate is 114.2 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 91.4 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Weippe are operated by OROFINO JOINT DISTRICT.
The district has 4 elementary, several middle, and 4 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.5:1. 9.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Weippe, ID has a population of 369, a median household income of $27,422, and an unemployment rate of 0.0%.
It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Weippe averages 35.0°F in January and 82.5°F in July. Annual rainfall is 44.1 inches
with about 113.6 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Weippe, ID is covered by 1 ZIP code: 83553.
The population of Weippe, Idaho is 369 with a median age of 62.5. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Weippe: cost of living index 85 (100 = US average), median home $107,900, median household income $27,422, crime index 20 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Weippe side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.