Smith River, CA

California · Nonmetropolitan · City

3.7 Good / 5.0
1,270 Population
$100,461 Median Income
$345,800 Home Value
52°F Avg Temperature
29.4 yrs Median Age
5.5% Bachelor's Degree+
3.7
Overall
4.9
Economy
4.7
Affordability
1.4
Education

People

Population1,270
Median Age29.4 yrs
Density287/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Largest GroupWhite 68.0%

Economy

4.9/5
Median Income$100,461
Per Capita Income$26,972
Unemployment2.9%
Poverty Rate0.0%
County GDP$1,088M

Housing

4.7/5
Home Value (Census)$345,800
Zillow Value$423,928
Median RentN/A
Ownership RateN/A
HUD Fair Rent (2BR)$2,053

Health

Obesity30.7%
Diabetes9.9%
Depression23.5%
UninsuredN/A
SmokingN/A

Crime

Violent CrimeN/A
Property CrimeN/A
MurderN/A
Vehicle TheftN/A

Climate

Avg Temp52°F
Jan / Jul47° / 58°
Rain71 in/yr
Snow0 in/yr
Air QualityAQI 48 (Good)

Education

1.4/5
Bachelor's+5.5%
High School+100.0%
Graduate Degree+N/A
School Quality4.69
Libraries (County)2

Community

2024 VoteR 57% / D 40%
Commute13 min
Work From Home0.0%
BroadbandN/A
EV Stations3

How Smith River Compares to the U.S. Average

Median Income$100,461
Home Value$345,800
Poverty Rate0.0%
Bachelor's Degree+5.5%
Unemployment2.9%
Avg Temperature52.2°F

Population & Age

Total Population1,270
Population Density287 per sq mi
Median Age29.4 years
Male51.9%
Female48.1%
Male 51.9%
Female 48.1%

Race & Ethnicity

White 68% Hispanic 20.6% Other 11.4%
White68.0%
Black or African American0.0%
Hispanic or Latino20.6%
Asian0.0%
Other Races11.4%

Language

English Only87.7%
Spanish Speakers12.3%
English 87.7% Spanish 12.3%

Social Characteristics

Disability18.5%
Health Insurance90.3%

Income

34% above avg
Median Household Income$100,461
Per Capita Income$26,972
Avg Weekly Wage (County)$1,035
IRS Avg Adjusted Gross Income$57,408

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment Rate2.9%
Poverty Rate0.0%
Total Establishments (County)845
County GDP$1,088M

Business & Industry (County)

Restaurants & Accommodation63
Healthcare Facilities67
Retail Stores59
Manufacturing14
Total Establishments845

Industry Mix

Restaurants 63 Healthcare 67 Retail 59 Manufacturing 14

Tax & Cost of Living

IRS Avg AGI$57,408
Avg Property Tax Paid$4,167

Commute & Transportation

Mean Commute Time12.7 min
Work From Home0.0%

Walkability & Transit Scores

Home Values

23% above avg
Median Home Value (Census)$345,800
Zillow Home Value Index$423,928

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Ownership & Housing Stock

Owner-Occupied76.7%

Rental Costs

HUD Fair Market Rent (FY2026)

Studio$1,513
1 Bedroom$1,647
2 Bedroom$2,053
3 Bedroom$2,752
4 Bedroom$3,165

Property Tax

Avg Property Tax Paid (IRS)$4,167
Effective Tax Rate (est.)1.21%

Chronic Conditions

Obesity30.7%
Diabetes9.9%
High Blood Pressure28.9%
Asthma10.5%
COPD5.4%
Stroke3.0%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking18.6%
Physical Inactivity23.2%
Depression23.5%
Mental Distress (14+ days)18.9%
Physical Distress (14+ days)13.9%

Healthcare Access

Health Insurance Coverage90.3%
Regular Checkup69.5%
Premature Death Rate11,533 per 100K

Food & Exercise Access

Food Environment Index6.8 / 10
Exercise Access84.9%
Healthcare Facilities (County)67
Restaurants (County)63

Violent Crime (per 100,000)

Property Crime (per 100,000)

Traffic & Disaster Safety

Fatal Vehicle Crashes (County, 2022)5

Temperature

47°F Jan 58°F Jul
January Average47°F (8°C)
July Average58°F (15°C)
Annual Average52.2°F

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Precipitation71.5 in
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches

Air Quality (EPA)

AQI Median48.0
AQI CategoryGood

Geography & Location

Elevation46 ft (14 m)
Land Area4.4 sq mi (11.5 km²)
Population Density287 per sq mi
Latitude41.9238°
Longitude-124.1478°
County FIPS06015

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 56.8%
D 40.4%

Republican +16.4 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+5.5%
High School+100.0%
School Test Score (SEDA)4.69

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 7Nonmetro — Urban pop 2.5K–19.9K, not adjacent
Population Density287 per sq mi
Land Area4.4 sq mi

Infrastructure & Connectivity

EV Charging Stations3
Alt Fuel Stations (all types)3
Public Libraries (County)2

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Vehicle Crashes (County)5

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