Sweetwater
Census-designated place in Nez Perce County, Idaho

Sweetwater is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Nez Perce County, Idaho, with 155 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,096 ft (334 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Lapwai, 2.5 miles N.
- 155residents (2020 Census)
- 1,096 ftelevation · 334 m
- 1.2 sq miland area · 3.1 km²
- 130 / sq mipopulation density
- 83540ZIP code
About Sweetwater
Sweetwater is a census-designated place (CDP) in northern Nez Perce County, Idaho, United States. As of the 2020 census, Sweetwater had a population of 155.
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- Median household income
- $126,875
- Median home value
- $192,300
- Median age
- 53.5
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Sweetwater had 155 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 155 |
|---|---|
| Density | 130 per sq mi (50 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Sweetwater at a glance
| State | Idaho (ID) |
|---|---|
| County | Nez Perce County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 155 (2020) |
| Land area | 1.19 sq mi (3.1 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,096 ft (334 m) |
| Coordinates | 46.3676° N, 116.7975° W |
| ZIP code | 83540 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 1679300 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Sweetwater
- Lapwai2.5 mi N
- Culdesac6.1 mi E
- Lewiston9.5 mi W
- Asotin, WA11.8 mi W
- Winchester12.1 mi SE
- Clarkston, WA12.5 mi W
- Reubens12.5 mi E
- West Clarkston-Highland, WA12.9 mi W
- Clarkston Heights-Vineland, WA14.0 mi W
- Genesee14.2 mi NW
- Juliaetta14.9 mi N
- Craigmont17.8 mi SE
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Frequently asked questions about Sweetwater
What county is Sweetwater in?
Sweetwater is in Nez Perce County, Idaho.
What is the population of Sweetwater, ID?
155 people lived in Sweetwater at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Sweetwater, ID?
The ZIP code of Sweetwater is 83540.
What is the elevation of Sweetwater?
1,096 feet (334 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Sweetwater?
Lapwai (2.5 mi), Culdesac (6.1 mi), Lewiston (9.5 mi), Asotin (11.8 mi), Winchester (12.1 mi).
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