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Smith Corner, CA

Full City Profile · California · Kern County County

2.4 /5.0
C Fair
423 Population 1,923/sq mi density
$43,854 Median Income $12,377 per capita
$112,500 Home Value $378,254 Zillow
63°F Avg Temperature 330 sunny days/yr
267 Violent Crime/100K 2,681 property/100K
C
Overall
2.4 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.9 / 5.0
$43,854 median income, 8.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$112,500 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
267 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
7.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Smith Corner, CA

At a Glance

Median Income
$43,854
42% below
$12,377 per capita
Home Value
$112,500
60% below
Zillow: $378,254
Violent Crime
267/100K
30% below
2,681/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
7.8%
77% below
36.1% high school+
Unemployment
8.7%
142% above
25.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.5%
20% above
14.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
63°F
330 sunny days/yr

How Smith Corner Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Smith Corner's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
58%
Home Value
40%
Poverty
206%
Bachelor's
23%
Unemployment
242%
Crime
70%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Smith Corner a Good Place to Live?

C
2.4 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Smith Corner residents earn a median household income of $43,854 , which is 42% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $12,377. The unemployment rate stands at 8.7% (142% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 25.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 27,950 business establishments, including 1,569 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Smith Corner is $112,500 , 60% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $378,254. The cost of living index is 110.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1977.

Safety & Crime

Smith Corner reports 267 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 30% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,681/100K.

Education

7.8% of adults in Smith Corner hold a bachelor's degree or higher (77% below the national average). 36.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.0/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Smith Corner has an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 7.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.

Data Overview

People

Population423
Median Age35.7 yrs
Density1,923/mi²
Male / Female44% / 56%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans0.0%

Economy

D
Median Income$43,854
Per Capita$12,377
Unemployment8.7%
Poverty25.6%
County GDP$63,070M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,155

Housing

A+
Home Value$112,500
Rent
Ownership70.6%
Zillow$378,254
Housing Units107
Rent Burden33.1%

Crime

F
Violent267/100K
Property2,681/100K

Health

Obesity38.5%
Diabetes14.9%
Smoking14.3%
Premature Death10,697/100K

Climate

Avg Temp63°F
Sunny Days330/yr
Rain7.7 in/yr
AQI48 (Good)
Elevation329 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+7.8%
High School+36.1%
Graduate+12.8%
School Score4.0/10

Community

2024 VoteR 59% / D 38%
Commute19 min
Broadband93.0%
Internet Speed79 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries28

Did You Know?

The median home in Smith Corner was built in 1977.
The nearest airport is San Luis Obispo County Regional (77 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.470 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
12.7% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 1,569 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 197 fatal vehicle crashes.
273 declared natural disasters on record.