Smith River, CA

Full City Profile · California · Del Norte County County

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
1,270 Population 287/sq mi density
$100,461 Median Income $26,972 per capita
$345,800 Home Value $436,083 Zillow
53°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.7 / 5.0
$100,461 median income, 4.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$345,800 home value, /mo rent
F
Education
1.4 / 5.0
5.5% bachelor's degree or higher

Smith River, CA

At a Glance

Median Income
$100,461
34% above
$26,972 per capita
Home Value
$345,800
23% above
Zillow: $436,083
Bachelor's Degree+
5.5%
84% below
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
4.2%
17% above
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
30.7%
4% below
12.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
53°F

How Smith River Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
134%
Home Value
123%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
16%
Unemployment
117%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Smith River a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.6 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Smith River residents earn a median household income of $100,461 , which is 34% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $26,972. The unemployment rate stands at 4.2% (17% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 845 business establishments, including 63 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Smith River is $345,800 , 23% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $436,083. The cost of living index is 110.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1969.

Education

5.5% of adults in Smith River hold a bachelor's degree or higher (84% below the national average). 100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 3.9/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Smith River has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 57°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 58.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.

Data Overview

People

Population1,270
Median Age29.4 yrs
Density287/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born8.1%
Veterans3.7%

Economy

A+
Median Income$100,461
Per Capita$26,972
Unemployment4.2%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$1,088M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,035

Housing

A+
Home Value$345,800
Rent
Ownership76.7%
Zillow$436,083
Housing Units292
Rent Burden51.0%

Health

Obesity30.7%
Diabetes9.9%
Smoking12.8%
Premature Death11,533/100K

Climate

Avg Temp53°F
Rain58.0 in/yr
AQI32 (Good)
Elevation46 ft

Education

F
Bachelor's+5.5%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score3.9/10

Community

2024 VoteR 57% / D 40%
Commute13 min
Broadband79.1%
Internet Speed96 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries2

Did You Know?

The median home in Smith River was built in 1969.
The nearest airport is Rogue Valley International - Medford (72 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.432 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
17.4% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.