At a Glance
Violent Crime
191/100K
3,949/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
100.0%
100.0% high school+
Obesity Rate
36.2%
11.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
40°F
270 sunny days/yr
How Paul Smiths Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Paul Smiths's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Paul Smiths a Good Place to Live?
B
3.0 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Safety & Crime
Paul Smiths reports 191 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 50% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,949/100K.
Education
100.0% of adults in Paul Smiths hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(197% above the national average).
100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Paul Smiths has an average annual temperature of 40°F (4°C).
Winters average 14°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. The area gets 270 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 36.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
Data Overview
People
Population594
Median Age20.4 yrs
Density2,285/mi²
Male / Female65% / 35%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans0.0%
Economy
Median Income
Per Capita$6,705
Unemployment6.6%
Poverty
County GDP$2,709M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,316
Housing
Home Value
Rent
Ownership
Zillow$317,171
Rent Burden27.7%
Crime
F
Violent191/100K
Property3,949/100K
Health
Obesity36.2%
Diabetes7.4%
Smoking11.4%
Heart Disease3.8%
Premature Death7,951/100K
Climate
Avg Temp40°F
Sunny Days270/yr
Rain36.6 in/yr
AQI36 (Good)
Elevation1,624 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+100.0%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score4.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 55% / D 45%
Commute10 min
Broadband0.0%
Internet Speed123 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries5
Did You Know?
The nearest airport is Adirondack Regional (4 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.440 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
4.4% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 123 Mbps.
There are 113 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.
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