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Smooth Rock Falls, ON

Full City Profile · Ontario

3.0 /5.0
B Good
1,200 Population 16/sq mi density
$64,500 Median Income $42,800 per capita
$120,000 Home Value
$750 Median Rent 10.3% income on rent
33°F Avg Temperature 274 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$64,500 median income, 8.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$120,000 home value, $750/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
F
Education
1.5 / 5.0
6.2% bachelor's degree or higher

Smooth Rock Falls, ON

At a Glance

Median Income
$64,500
14% below
$42,800 per capita
Home Value
$120,000
57% below
Median Rent
$750/mo
36% below
10.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
6.2%
82% below
25.8% high school+
Unemployment
8.8%
144% above
11.0% poverty rate
Avg Temperature
33°F
274 sunny days/yr

How Smooth Rock Falls Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
86%
Home Value
43%
Rent
64%
Poverty
89%
Bachelor's
18%
Unemployment
244%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Smooth Rock Falls a Good Place to Live?

B
3.0 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Smooth Rock Falls residents earn a median household income of $64,500 , which is 14% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $42,800. The unemployment rate stands at 8.8% (144% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 11.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 37 business establishments.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Smooth Rock Falls is $120,000 , 57% below the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $750/month, with 10.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing.

Education

6.2% of adults in Smooth Rock Falls hold a bachelor's degree or higher (82% below the national average). 25.8% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Smooth Rock Falls has an average annual temperature of 33°F (1°C). Winters average -1°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. The area gets 274 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 33.9 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population1,200
Median Age58.0 yrs
Density16/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%

Economy

B
Median Income$64,500
Per Capita$42,800
Unemployment8.8%
Poverty11.0%
Avg Weekly Wage$823

Housing

A+
Home Value$120,000
Rent$750
Ownership80.2%
Housing Units580
Rent Burden10.3%

Crime

C+
Property3,500/100K
Burglary484/100K

Climate

Avg Temp33°F
Sunny Days274/yr
Rain33.9 in/yr
Elevation787 ft

Education

F
Bachelor's+6.2%
High School+25.8%
Graduate+1.0%

Community

Commute30 min