Lapwai is a city in Idaho state in USA with a population of 1229 residents.. The poverty rate of Lapwai is 20.7%, which is 48% higher than national average. The typical household in Lapwai earns $42708 a year, compared to the national median of $67,500. Financial hardship is relatively common in the city as 1 in every 5 residents live below the poverty line, well above the national poverty rate of 14.1%. Additionally, more than 1 in every 14 area households live on an income of less than $10,000 a year. Nationwide, 5.8% of households do. Nearly 56.7% of households earn less than $50,000 a year compared to 39% national rate. With a lack of available jobs, many in Lapwai are struggling financially. Nearly one in every 1 in every 6 workers in Lapwai is unemployed. The high jobless rate has likely contributed to the widespread poverty in the city.

A high school education is a basic prerequisite for most jobs, and in Lapwai, only 92% of adults have a high school diploma, compared to the 87.7% of adults nationwide. The unemployment rate of Lapwai remained 16.9%, which is 260% higher than national rate. Nearly 4 times comparable to 4.7% national rate, according to the Census. Higher educational attainment can lead to improved job security and reduce the likelihood of financial insecurity. In Lapwai, only 16% of adults have a bachelor's degree and 49% have some college but no degree.

Cost of living in Lapwai is 0, which is 100% lower than national average. Median home value in Lapwai is $98100 , which is 57% lower than national average. While median income in Lapwai remained $42708, which is 37% lower than national average.