At a Glance
Median Income
$48,194
$42,569 per capita
Home Value
$691,900
Zillow: $303,448
Bachelor's Degree+
39.0%
98.2% high school+
Unemployment
1.3%
14.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.3%
16.6% smoking rate
How Smith Valley Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Smith Valley's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Smith Valley a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.9 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Smith Valley residents earn a median household income of $48,194 , which is 36% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $42,569. The unemployment rate stands at 1.3% (64% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 14.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,060 business establishments, including 141 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Smith Valley is $691,900 , 145% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $303,448. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 2002.
Education
39.0% of adults in Smith Valley hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(16% above the national average).
98.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Smith Valley has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C).
Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 6.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 22.
Data Overview
People
Population1,618
Median Age65.1 yrs
Density16/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born2.9%
Veterans17.3%
Economy
B+
Median Income$48,194
Per Capita$42,569
Unemployment1.3%
Poverty14.9%
County GDP$4,048M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,332
Housing
F
Home Value$691,900
Rent
Ownership83.9%
Zillow$303,448
Housing Units956
Rent Burden29.6%
Health
Obesity35.3%
Diabetes9.9%
Smoking16.6%
Heart Disease6.0%
Premature Death7,664/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Rain6.2 in/yr
AQI22 (Good)
Elevation4,770 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+39.0%
High School+98.2%
Graduate+5.4%
School Score5.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 65% / D 32%
Commute34 min
Broadband94.2%
Internet Speed118 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Smith Valley was built in 2002.
28.6% work from home.
The nearest airport is Reno/Tahoe International (54 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.466 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
23.5% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 118 Mbps.
There are 141 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.
546 declared natural disasters on record.