Services
For a small mountain community like Weippe, services are often shared with neighboring towns or managed by dedicated volunteers. Here is a breakdown of the primary services available to residents:
Quick Directory
| Service | Provider | Contact Info |
| Emergency | All Departments | 911 |
| City Hall | Admin/Utilities | (208) 435-4216 |
| Sheriff | Dispatch | (208) 476-4521 |
| Library | Weippe Branch | (208) 435-4058 |
| School | Timberline Schools | (208) 435-4411 |
Emergency & Public Safety
Fire Protection
The Weippe Rural Fire District provides structural and wildland fire protection. It is a volunteer-led department covering the city limits and surrounding areas like Fraser and the Pierce Divide.
Emergency Phone: 911
Office Phone: (208) 435-9015
Law Enforcement
Police services are provided by the Clearwater County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies patrol the Weippe and Pierce areas, and the department maintains a “Back Country Medics” team for remote rescues. The Weippe City Hall building houses an office for the Sheriff’s Department.
Emergency Phone: 911
Office Phone: (208) 476-4521
Emergency Medical Services (EMS)
Ambulance and rescue services are typically dispatched through a cooperative effort between the Clearwater County Ambulance District and the Clearwater County Sheriff.
Emergency Phone: 911
Office Phone: (208) 476-3771
Medical & Health Services
While there are no major hospitals directly in Weippe, residents utilize regional facilities:
Clinics:
Pioneer Medical Clinic (Pierce): The closest medical clinic, serving the residents of the “Hilltop.”
Location: 105 W Carle St, Pierce (Attached to Pierce Community Center)
Phone: (208) 464-2578
Hours: Call first – Limited days / hours
Hospitals:
Clearwater Valley Hospital (Orofino): The nearest critical access hospital for emergency room visits and inpatient care.
Location: 301 Cedar Dr, Orofino
Main Office Phone: (208) 476-4555
St. Joseph Regional Medical Center (Lewiston): The nearest full-scale regional hospital for specialized surgery and advanced trauma care.
Location: 415 6th St, Lewiston
Main Office Phone: (208) 743-2511
Public Infrastructure & Utilities
Water & Sewer
Managed by the City of Weippe. City Hall handles all billing and maintenance requests for local hookups.
Phone: (208) 435-4216
Hours:
• Monday – Friday: 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Waste Management
Curbside trash pickup is coordinated through the City of Weippe, in contract with Simmons Sanitation. For non-household waste, a transfer station, operated by Clearwater County, is located on Hjalmar Johnson Road in Weippe.
City of Weippe:
Phone: (208) 435-4216
Transfer Station:
Location: 3913 Hjalmar Johnson Rd, Weippe
Phone: (208) 435-4965
Education
Lewis Clark Early Childhood Program – Preschool program.
Location: 220 Main St S, Weippe (at Weippe Wesleyan Church)
Phone: (208) 410-6172
Weippe is also served by Joint School District #171, with local students attending Timberline Schools (K-12).
Location: 22869 Highway 11, Weippe
Phone: (208) 435-4411
Community Facilities
Weippe Community Hall
Available for private rentals, weddings, and community meetings.
Location: 218 2nd Ave E, Weippe
Weippe Mini Park
Operated by the City of Weippe, the Weippe City Park includes a pavilion (available for rent), playground and baseball field.
Location: N 2nd Ave E, Weippe
Library
The Weippe Free Public Library (part of the Clearwater County Free Library District) provides high-speed internet, book lending, and community programs. It is co-located with the Discovery Center.
Location: 204 Wood St, Weippe
Phone: (208) 435-4058
Hours:
• Monday: 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
• Tuesday: 10:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
• Wednesday: 10:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
• Thursday: 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
• Friday: 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
• Saturday: 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Postal Services
The Weippe Post Office (83553) provides P.O. Box rentals and standard mail services.
Location: 207 N Main St, Weippe
Phone: (208) 435-4361
Hours:
• Monday – Friday: 8:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.; 12:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
• Saturday: 9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.