At a Glance
Median Income
$83,750
$40,204 per capita
Violent Crime
111/100K
1,780/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
7.5%
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.3%
12.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
48°F
276 sunny days/yr
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Smiths Ferry 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
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.
Safety & Crime
Smiths Ferry reports 111 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 71% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,780/100K.
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. The area gets 276 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 22.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 33.
Data Overview
People
Population53
Median Age69.2 yrs
Density29/mi²
Male / Female34% / 66%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans53.0%
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%
Crime
F
Violent111/100K
Property1,780/100K
Health
Obesity31.3%
Diabetes9.1%
Smoking12.5%
Heart Disease5.7%
Premature Death8,929/100K
Climate
Avg Temp48°F
Sunny Days276/yr
Rain22.5 in/yr
AQI33 (Good)
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%
Broadband19.0%
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.
65.9% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.
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