Weippe Public RecordsIdaho

Weippe, a small city in Clearwater County, Idaho, is served by Timberline Schools (K-12), part of the Orofino Joint School District #171. The town has one public school, Timberline High School, with about 100 students and a GreatSchools rating of 5/10. Around 86% of adults have a high school diploma, but only 9% hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. Educational programs include standard academics, athletics, and FFA. School safety incidents are rare, and adult education opportunities are limited locally, often requiring online options or travel to nearby towns.

Weippe city in Clearwater County, Idaho, had a 2020 population of 400. The median age is about 46 years, with roughly 20% under 18 and 24% aged 65 or older. The gender distribution is nearly equal, with 49% male and 51% female. Racially, Weippe is predominantly White (89%), with Native Americans making up about 7%, and Hispanic or Latino residents at around 2%. Other races and those identifying as two or more races account for the remainder.

Weippe, in Clearwater County, Idaho (population ~400), has no hospital; the closest hospital is Clearwater Valley Hospital in Orofino (22 miles away). The city has a rural health clinic: Weippe Medical Clinic, staffed by a nurse practitioner and supporting staff, serving local primary care needs. About 88% of Clearwater County residents have health insurance, slightly below the national average. Common health issues include chronic diseases (obesity rate ~35%, diabetes ~10%, per CDC data). Provider-to-patient ratio is low; access is challenging for elderly and low-income residents, with transportation barriers noted. Medicaid and Medicare are significant coverage sources.

Transportation in Weippe, Clearwater County, ID, is predominantly car-dependent, with over 90% of residents commuting by private vehicle and less than 1% using public transit, which is extremely limited. The average commute time is about 25 minutes. Most households (approx. 96%) own at least one vehicle, reflecting a high vehicle ownership rate. Major highways like ID-11 connect Weippe to nearby towns. There is no fixed-route public transportation; residents typically commute to larger cities such as Orofino for employment, with agriculture, forestry, and small local businesses constituting primary job hubs.

Weippe, located in Clearwater County, ID, has a homeownership rate of about 70%, with median home values around $160,000 as of 2024. Rentals are limited, with median rents near $900/month. The city's housing stock is primarily single-family homes, with some manufactured houses. Property values have risen roughly 8% year-over-year, reflecting modest market demand. Neighborhoods are quiet and rural. Property tax rates average 0.71%, meaning an annual tax bill of about $1,136 for a median-priced home. Weippe’s affordability and small-town atmosphere attract buyers seeking peace and lower living costs.