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De Smet, ID
Full City Profile · Idaho · Benewah County County
De Smet, ID
At a Glance
How De Smet Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows De Smet's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is De Smet a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
De Smet residents earn a median household income of $44,792 , which is 40% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $10,629. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 39.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 427 business establishments, including 29 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in De Smet is $94,200 , 67% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $297,481. Median rent is $920/month, with 28.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 95.5 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1976.
Safety & Crime
De Smet reports 388 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 2% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,122/100K.
Education
6.3% of adults in De Smet hold a bachelor's degree or higher (81% below the national average). 84.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
De Smet has an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 276 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 28.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 33.