At a Glance
Median Income
$46,597
$24,790 per capita
Home Value
$117,600
Zillow: $214,722
Median Rent
$825/mo
47.1% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
0.0%
80.8% high school+
Unemployment
5.1%
14.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.6%
17.7% smoking rate
How Smelterville Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Smelterville's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Smelterville a Good Place to Live?
A
4.1 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Smelterville residents earn a median household income of $46,597 , which is 38% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $24,790. The unemployment rate stands at 5.1% (42% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 14.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 8,717 business establishments, including 482 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Smelterville is $117,600 , 58% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $214,722. Median rent is $825/month, with 47.1% 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 1945.
Education
0.0% of adults in Smelterville hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(100% below the national average).
80.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Smelterville has an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C).
Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 33.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 24.
Data Overview
People
Population670
Median Age49.2 yrs
Density2,161/mi²
Male / Female43% / 57%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans9.9%
Economy
B
Median Income$46,597
Per Capita$24,790
Unemployment5.1%
Poverty14.4%
County GDP$11,539M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,075
Housing
A+
Home Value$117,600
Rent$825
Ownership79.2%
Zillow$214,722
Housing Units366
Rent Burden47.1%
Health
Obesity36.6%
Diabetes10.6%
Smoking17.7%
Heart Disease6.5%
Premature Death6,562/100K
Climate
Avg Temp47°F
Rain33.9 in/yr
AQI24 (Good)
Elevation2,228 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+0.0%
High School+80.8%
Graduate+1.1%
School Score6.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 75% / D 23%
Commute23 min
Broadband81.5%
Internet Speed90 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries8
Did You Know?
The median home in Smelterville was built in 1945.
16.5% work from home.
The nearest airport is Spokane International (64 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.429 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
31.9% of the population has a disability.
There are 482 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 9 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.