Idaho
De Smet is a small town in Idaho with a population of 134. Residents earn $44,792 per year, which is 40% below the national average.
Based on current data, De Smet receives an overall livability score of 3.1 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes, high obesity rates. De Smet offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in De Smet is $44,792, 40% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. The poverty rate of 39.1% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 29 minutes.
The median home value in De Smet is $94,200, 67% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $920 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.1x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
6.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 84.4% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.4/10.
De Smet experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 47°F. Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 28.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 33.
| English Only | 85.8% |
| 9% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 14.2% |
| 6% above US avg |
| Median HH Income | $44,792 |
| 40% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $10,629 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,080 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $58,676 |
| Unemployment | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 39.1% |
| 215% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 427 |
| County GDP | $558M |
| Restaurants | 29 |
| Healthcare | 12 |
| Retail | 31 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $2,821 |
| 19% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.99% |
| Commute Time | 28.8 min |
| Drive Alone | 60.0% |
| Public Transit | 20.0% |
| Work from Home | 0.0% |
| Census Median | $94,200 |
| 67% below US avg |
| Census Median Rent | $920 |
| 21% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 28.0% |
| Studio | $898 |
| 1 Bedroom | $950 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,173 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,619 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,949 |
| Owner-Occupied | 44.8% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $2,821 |
| 19% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.99% |
| Obesity | 40.1% |
| 25% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 13.5% |
| Heart Disease | 6.1% |
| High Blood Pressure | 31.3% |
| Asthma | 16.1% |
| COPD | 7.8% |
| Stroke | 4.3% |
| Binge Drinking | 13.6% |
| Physical Inactivity | 31.0% |
| Depression | 25.1% |
| Mental Distress | 22.3% |
| Physical Distress | 18.4% |
| Insurance Rate | 76.2% |
| Checkup Rate | 73.3% |
| Premature Death | 11,075/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.2/10 |
| Exercise Access | 58.8% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 12 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 2 |
| Annual Average | 46.5°F |
| 14% below US avg | |
| January Average | 30°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 67°F (19°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 28.5 inches |
| 25% below US avg |
| AQI Median | 33.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 2,679 ft (817 m) |
| Area | 1.0 sq mi (2.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 140/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 47.1410°N, 116.9114°W |
| County FIPS | 16009 |
Winner: Republican by 61.4 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 6.3% |
| 81% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 84.4% |
| School Test Score | 5.43 |
| RUCC Code 8 | Nonmetro — Rural, adjacent |
| Population Density | 140/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.0 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 29.0% |
| Public Libraries | 4 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 12 |
| Restaurants | 29 |
| Retail Stores | 31 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 2 |
| Avg Commute | 28.8 min |
| Drive Alone | 60.0% |
| Public Transit | 20.0% |
| Work from Home | 0.0% |