At a Glance
Median Income
$44,792
$10,629 per capita
Home Value
$94,200
Zillow: $297,481
Median Rent
$920/mo
28.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
6.3%
84.4% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
39.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.1%
21.1% smoking rate
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is De Smet a Good Place to Live?
B
3.1 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
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.
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. Annual precipitation totals 28.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population134
Median Age21.5 yrs
Density140/mi²
Male / Female41% / 59%
Foreign Born4.5%
Veterans7.9%
Economy
C+
Median Income$44,792
Per Capita$10,629
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty39.1%
County GDP$558M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,080
Housing
A+
Home Value$94,200
Rent$920
Ownership44.8%
Zillow$297,481
Housing Units34
Rent Burden28.0%
Health
Obesity40.1%
Diabetes13.5%
Smoking21.1%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death11,075/100K
Climate
Avg Temp47°F
Rain28.5 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation2,679 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+6.3%
High School+84.4%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score4.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 80% / D 18%
Commute29 min
Broadband89.7%
Internet Speed29 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries4
Did You Know?
The median home in De Smet was built in 1976.
20.0% of residents use public transit to commute.
The nearest airport is Pullman/Moscow Regional (29 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.438 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
10.4% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.