At a Glance
Median Income
$135,580
$37,550 per capita
Violent Crime
147/100K
3,172/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
7.4%
96.3% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
25.7%
11.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
46°F
330 sunny days/yr
How Smeltertown Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Smeltertown's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Smeltertown a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.5 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Smeltertown residents earn a median household income of $135,580 , which is 80% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $37,550. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,244 business establishments, including 137 restaurants.
Safety & Crime
Smeltertown reports 147 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 61% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,172/100K.
Education
7.4% of adults in Smeltertown hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(78% below the national average).
96.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Smeltertown has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C).
Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 8.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population127
Median Age31.6 yrs
Density847/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans81.0%
Economy
A+
Median Income$135,580
Per Capita$37,550
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$1,305M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,014
Housing
Home Value
Rent
Ownership20.9%
Zillow$688,727
Housing Units35
Rent Burden31.0%
Crime
F
Violent147/100K
Property3,172/100K
Health
Obesity25.7%
Diabetes8.0%
Smoking11.8%
Heart Disease5.3%
Premature Death6,516/100K
Climate
Avg Temp46°F
Sunny Days330/yr
Rain8.8 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation7,142 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+7.4%
High School+96.3%
Graduate+10.4%
School Score6.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 42% / D 55%
Broadband43.0%
Internet Speed96 Mbps
EV Stations13
Libraries2
Did You Know?
The median home in Smeltertown was built in 1985.
The nearest airport is Gunnison-Crested Butte Regional (50 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.439 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
12.5% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 137 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.
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