Smiths Ferry, ID

Full City Profile · Idaho · Gem County County

3.2 /5.0
B Good
53 Population 29/sq mi density
$83,750 Median Income $40,204 per capita
48°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.7 / 5.0
$83,750 median income, 0.0% unemployment
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
7.5% bachelor's degree or higher

Smiths Ferry, ID

At a Glance

Median Income
$83,750
11% above
$40,204 per capita
Bachelor's Degree+
7.5%
78% below
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.3%
2% below
12.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
48°F

How Smiths Ferry Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
111%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
22%
Unemployment
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Smiths Ferry a Good Place to Live?

B
3.2 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Smiths Ferry residents earn a median household income of $83,750 , which is 11% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $40,204. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 723 business establishments, including 27 restaurants.

Education

7.5% of adults in Smiths Ferry hold a bachelor's degree or higher (78% below the national average). 100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Smiths Ferry has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 22.5 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population53
Median Age69.2 yrs
Density29/mi²
Male / Female34% / 66%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans7.5%

Economy

A+
Median Income$83,750
Per Capita$40,204
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$696M
Avg Weekly Wage$865

Housing

Home Value
Rent
Ownership89.5%
Zillow$421,861
Housing Units63
Rent Burden24.0%

Health

Obesity31.3%
Diabetes9.1%
Smoking12.5%
Heart Disease5.7%
Premature Death8,929/100K

Climate

Avg Temp48°F
Rain22.5 in/yr
Elevation4,543 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+7.5%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.4/10

Community

2024 VoteR 82% / D 16%
Broadband73.7%
Internet Speed55 Mbps
Libraries2

Did You Know?

The median home in Smiths Ferry was built in 1975.
The nearest airport is Boise Air Trml/Gowen Field (51 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.432 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
13.2% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.