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Smelterville, ID
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Smelterville, ID
At a Glance
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)
Is Smelterville a Good Place to Live?
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 3.1% (14% below 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 $205,509. 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.
Safety & Crime
Smelterville reports 661 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 74% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 3,022/100K.
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. The area gets 249 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 33.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 33.