At a Glance
Violent Crime
86/100K
690/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
47.1%
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.8%
16.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
48°F
302 sunny days/yr
How Smithwick Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Smithwick's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Smithwick a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.9 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Safety & Crime
Smithwick reports 86 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 77% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 690/100K.
Education
47.1% of adults in Smithwick hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(40% above the national average).
100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Smithwick has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C).
Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 302 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 17.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.
Data Overview
People
Population22
Median Age55.8 yrs
Density11/mi²
Male / Female64% / 36%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans17.0%
Economy
Median Income
Per Capita$44,968
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$372M
Avg Weekly Wage$985
Housing
Home Value
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$335,202
Housing Units9
Rent Burden33.6%
Crime
F
Violent86/100K
Property690/100K
Health
Obesity34.8%
Diabetes10.7%
Smoking16.8%
Heart Disease6.2%
Premature Death12,519/100K
Climate
Avg Temp48°F
Sunny Days302/yr
Rain17.9 in/yr
AQI35 (Good)
Elevation3,249 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+47.1%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 73% / D 24%
Broadband12.0%
Internet Speed39 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries2
Did You Know?
The median home in Smithwick was built in 2011.
The nearest airport is Rapid City Regional (52 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.443 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
5.3% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.
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