Smithwick, SD
Full City Profile · South Dakota · Fall River County County
4.8
/5.0
A+
Excellent
22
Population
11/sq mi density
48°F
Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
4.8 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Education
4.8 / 5.0
47.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Smithwick, SD
At a Glance
Bachelor's Degree+
47.1%
40% above
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.8%
8% above
16.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
48°F
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)
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
140%
Unemployment
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Smithwick a Good Place to Live?
A+
4.8 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
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. Annual precipitation totals 17.8 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population22
Median Age55.8 yrs
Density11/mi²
Male / Female64% / 36%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans5.9%
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%
Health
Obesity34.8%
Diabetes10.7%
Smoking16.8%
Heart Disease6.2%
Premature Death12,519/100K
Climate
Avg Temp48°F
Rain17.8 in/yr
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%
Broadband75.0%
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.
18.2% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.