Smith River, CA

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 3/10
directions_run Walkability 3/10
directions_bus Transit 4/10
directions_car Commute 9/10
home Housing 7/10
visibility Safety 5/10
local_library Schools 2/10
local_airport Airports 2/10
school Colleges 2/10
accessibility Hospitals 1/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Limited Options. Public transportation is present but inconsistent or poorly connected, often requiring reliance on other travel methods.
home Housing
Moderately Priced. The area has a balanced cost of living, with housing and rent costs that are neither particularly high nor low.
visibility Safety
Safety Challenges. The area has higher crime rates, with a noticeable presence of violent or property crime requiring vigilance.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
school Colleges
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
local_library Schools
Limited Opportunity. Schools often face persistent academic or resource challenges. Graduation rates, college readiness, and access to advanced programs may be below average.

Residents

Population
1,270 332.4M (US)
Median Age
29.4 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
73.9% 64% (US)
College-Educated
5.5% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$100,461 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
84.7% 88% (US)
Average Commute
14 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
1.9% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$345,800 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$469 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$570 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
76.7% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Del Norte County
6
Crescent City Urban Area
6
California
5

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Del Norte County
5
Crescent City Urban Area
5
California
5

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 10 2 45
Feb 9 1 46
Mar 9 1 48
Apr 6 0 50
May 3 0 55
Jun 2 0 58
Jul 0 0 63
Aug 1 0 63
Sep 1 0 59
Oct 4 0 55
Nov 10 0 48
Dec 13 2 43

Hazards

Coastal Flood Risk

Inland Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a true purple area, with voters evenly split, with 46% of residents leaning left and 47% leaning right.

Liberal (46%) (47%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 48%
Hillary Clinton 43%
Other 8%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 2, CA State Senate District 2, CA Assembly District 2, CA
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Schools

Smith River Elementary
<1 miles, N • 1.9 star
Redwood Elementary
4 miles, SW • 1.9 star
Sunset High
8 miles, SW • 2.3 star
Pine Grove Elementary
10 miles, SW • 1.9 star
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Colleges

Rogue Community College
51 miles, E • 1.4 star
Phagans Medford Beauty School
72 miles, E • 1 star
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Hospitals

Sutter Coast Hospital
11 miles, SW • 3.2 star
Curry General Hospital
36 miles, N • 3.2 star
Mad River Community Hospital
71 miles, S • 4.1 star
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Airports

Southwest Oregon Regional Airport
103 miles, N • 1 star
Redding Municipal Airport
137 miles, SE • 1 star
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