Smith River, California

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Population in 2010: 866.
Males: 408  (47.2%)
Females: 458  (52.8%)
Median resident age:

39.0 years
California median age:

37.6 years

Zip codes: 95567.

Estimated median household income in 2021: $53,793
Smith River:

$53,793
CA:

$84,907

Estimated per capita income in 2021: $25,378

Smith River CDP income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2021: $268,760
Smith River:

$268,760
CA:

$648,100

Mean prices in 2021: all housing units: $606,931; detached houses: $779,942; mobile homes: $147,833

Median gross rent in 2021: $594.

March 2022 cost of living index in Smith River: 93.2 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2021: 9.9%
(9.3% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 76.1% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 100.0% for other race residents)
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  • Races in Smith River, CA (2021)
    • 46257.2%White alone
    • 17621.8%American Indian alone
    • 617.6%Two or more races
    • 465.7%Hispanic

Races in Smith River detailed stats: ancestries, foreign born residents, place of birth



According to our research of California and other state lists, there were 5 registered sex offenders living in Smith River, California as of March 19, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Smith River is 168 to 1.


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Ancestries: Irish (18.9%), Scottish (11.4%), Portuguese (4.4%), American (4.2%), British (3.3%), English (1.4%).

Current Local Time: PST time zone

Elevation: 60 feet

34 residents are foreign born (4.2% Latin America).

This place:

4.2%
California:

26.5%

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2021: $3,838 (1.0%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2021: $1,932 (0.4%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Medford, OR (71.5 miles , pop. 63,154).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Northwest Clackamas, OR (251.8 miles , pop. 224,220).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Los Angeles, CA (626.6 miles , pop. 3,694,820).

Nearest cities:

Smith River-Gasquet, CA (3.0 miles ),
Harbor, OR (3.1 miles ),
Hiouchi, CA (3.2 miles ),
Gasquet, CA (3.3 miles ),
Brookings, OR (3.4 miles ),
Crescent City North, CA (3.5 miles ),
Bertsch-Oceanview, CA (3.5 miles ),
Crescent City, CA (3.5 miles )

Latitude: 41.93 N, Longitude: 124.15 W

Area code: 707

Distribution of median household income in Smith River, CA in 2021
Distribution of house value in Smith River, CA in 2021
Unemployment in November 2020:
Here:

5.9%
California:

4.8%
Air pollution and air quality trends
(lower is better)
AQI PM2.5
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2017 was 55.6. This is better than average.

City:

55.6
U.S.:

74.2
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µg/m3] level in 2017 was 7.34. This is about average. Closest monitor was 12.3 miles away from the city center.

City:

7.34
U.S.:

8.46

Earthquake activity:

Smith River-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above California state average. It is 3245% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 1/31/1922 at 13:17:28, a magnitude 7.6 (7.6 UK, Class: Major, Intensity: VIII - XII) earthquake occurred 112.1 miles away from the city center
On 11/8/1980 at 10:27:34, a magnitude 7.2 (6.2 MB, 7.2 MS, 7.2 MW, 7.0 ML) earthquake occurred 57.2 miles away from the city center
On 8/17/1991 at 22:17:14, a magnitude 7.1 (6.2 MB, 7.1 MS, 7.1 MW, 6.8 ML, Depth: 8.4 mi) earthquake occurred 75.3 miles away from Smith River center
On 6/15/2005 at 02:50:54, a magnitude 7.2 (7.2 MW, Depth: 9.9 mi) earthquake occurred 103.3 miles away from the city center
On 6/15/2005 at 02:50:54, a magnitude 7.2 (6.1 MB, 7.1 MS, 7.2 MW, 7.1 MW) earthquake occurred 107.5 miles away from Smith River center
On 4/25/1992 at 18:06:04, a magnitude 7.2 (6.3 MB, 7.1 MS, 7.2 MW, 7.1 MW, Depth: 9.4 mi) earthquake occurred 109.2 miles away from the city center, causing $75,000,000 total damage
Magnitude types: body-wave magnitude (MB), local magnitude (ML), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Del Norte County (16) is near the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 11
Emergencies Declared: 1

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 12, Storms: 7, Winter Storms: 5, Landslides: 4, Mudslides: 3, Fire: 1, Heavy Rain: 1, Hurricane: 1, Tornado: 1, Tsunami Wave: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).

Hospitals and medical centers near Smith River:

  • SUTTER COAST HOSPITAL Acute Care Hospitals (about 12 miles away; CRESCENT CITY, CA)
  • GOOD SAMARITAN SOCIETY - CURRY VILLAGE (Nursing Home, about 12 miles away; BROOKINGS, OR)
  • CRESCENT CITY NURSING AND REHAB (Nursing Home, about 12 miles away; CRESCENT CITY, CA)
  • SUTTER COAST HOME CARE AND HOSPICE (Hospital, about 13 miles away; CRESCENT CITY, CA)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Smith River:

  • Rogue Community College (about 52 miles; Grants Pass, OR; Full-time enrollment: 3,600)
  • Humboldt State University (about 73 miles; Arcata, CA; FT enrollment: 7,353)
  • Southern Oregon University (about 77 miles; Ashland, OR; FT enrollment: 4,650)
  • College of the Redwoods (about 86 miles; Eureka, CA; FT enrollment: 4,410)
  • Oregon Institute of Technology (about 124 miles; Klamath Falls, OR; FT enrollment: 2,900)
  • Shasta College (about 131 miles; Redding, CA; FT enrollment: 5,645)
  • Lane Community College (about 155 miles; Eugene, OR; FT enrollment: 6,373)

Public elementary/middle school in Smith River:

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Notable location: Smith River Fire Protection District (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Churches in Smith River include: Smith River United Methodist Church (A), Smith River Baptist Church (B), Faith Tabernacle Assembly of God Church (C). Display/hide their locations on the map

Del Norte County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level less than 2 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Low Potential
Average household size:
This place:

2.8 people
California:

2.9 people

Percentage of family households:
This place:

70.5%
Whole state:

68.7%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This place:

7.9%
Whole state:

7.2%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.0% of all households
  • Gay men: 1.0% of all households

For population 15 years and over in Smith River:

Marital status in Smith River, CA
  • Never married: 39.7%
  • Now married: 38.9%
  • Separated: 0.9%
  • Widowed: 15.2%
  • Divorced: 5.3%

For population 25 years and over in Smith River:

  • High school or higher: 100.0%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 11.4%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 0.0%
Educational Attainment in 2021
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2021
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

5.3
California average:

15.4

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Smith River, CA (based on Del Norte County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Evangelical Protestant2,68222
Catholic1,5851
Other1,2595
Mainline Protestant4364
None22,648-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 9
Here:

3.11 / 10,000 pop.
California:

2.14 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 1
Here:

0.35 / 10,000 pop.
California:

0.62 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 7
Here:

2.42 / 10,000 pop.
California:

1.49 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 21
Del Norte County:

7.26 / 10,000 pop.
State:

7.42 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Del Norte County:

7.8%
California:

7.3%
Adult obesity rate:
This county:

26.8%
California:

21.3%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
This county:

16.3%
California:

17.9%

Strongest AM radio stations in Smith River:

  • KURY (910 AM; 1 kW; BROOKINGS, OR; Owner: KURY RADIO, INC.)
  • KFVR (1310 AM; 1 kW; CRESCENT CITY, CA)
  • KGRV (700 AM; 25 kW; WINSTON, OR; Owner: PACIFIC CASCADE COMMUNICATIONS CORP.)
  • KPOD (1240 AM; 1 kW; CRESCENT CITY, CA; Owner: KPOD, L L C)
  • KDUN (1030 AM; 50 kW; REEDSPORT, OR; Owner: PAMPLIN BROADCASTING-OREGON, INC.)
  • KAPL (1300 AM; 20 kW; PHOENIX, OR; Owner: APPLEGATE MEDIA, INC.)
  • KAJO (1270 AM; 10 kW; GRANTS PASS, OR; Owner: GRANTS PASS BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • KTMT (580 AM; 10 kW; ASHLAND, OR; Owner: MAPLETON COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • KPNW (1120 AM; 50 kW; EUGENE, OR; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KAGI (930 AM; 5 kW; GRANTS PASS, OR; Owner: SOUTHERN OREGON STATE COLLEGE)
  • KRTA (610 AM; 5 kW; MEDFORD, OR; Owner: OPUS BROADCASTING SYSTEMS, INC.)
  • KPOJ (620 AM; 50 kW; PORTLAND, OR; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KNCR (1090 AM; daytime; 10 kW; FORTUNA, CA; Owner: MILLER BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Smith River:

  • KURY-FM (95.3 FM; BROOKINGS, OR; Owner: KURY RADIO, INC.)
  • K204CL (88.7 FM; SMITH RIVER, CA; Owner: FAMILY STATIONS, INC.)
  • KHSR (91.9 FM; CRESCENT CITY, CA; Owner: HUMBOLDT STATE UNIVERSITY KHSU-FM)
  • K292EV (106.3 FM; BROOKINGS, OR; Owner: CURRY CTY COMMITTEE FOR CHRSTN RADIO)
  • KCNA (102.7 FM; CAVE JUNCTION, OR; Owner: OPUS BROADCASTING SYSTEMS, INC.)
  • K280BK (91.7 FM; SELMA, OR; Owner: CALVARY CHAPEL OF TWIN FALLS, INC.)
  • K218DP (91.5 FM; CAVE JUNCTION, OR; Owner: CALVARY CHAPEL OF TWIN FALLS, INC.)
  • K267AD (101.3 FM; CAVE JUNCTION, ETC., OR; Owner: STEVEN R. PORTER)
  • K283AE (104.5 FM; CAVE JUNCTION, OR; Owner: GRANTS PASS BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • K203CI (88.5 FM; CAVE JUNCTION, OR; Owner: FAMILY STATIONS, INC.)
  • K216EC (91.1 FM; HAPPY CAMP, CA; Owner: CALVARY CHAPEL OF TWIN FALLS, INC.)
  • K208CC (89.5 FM; CAVE JUNCTION, OR; Owner: SOUTHERN OREGON UNIVERSITY)
  • K249BS (97.7 FM; GRANTS PASS, OR; Owner: CALVARY CHAPEL OF TWIN FALLS, INC.)
  • KLDZ (103.5 FM; MEDFORD, OR; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KGBR (92.7 FM; GOLD BEACH, OR; Owner: ST. MARIE COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • KROG (96.9 FM; GRANTS PASS, OR; Owner: OPUS BROADCASTING SYSTEMS, INC.)
  • KAKT (105.1 FM; PHOENIX, OR; Owner: MAPLETON COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • KTMT-FM (93.7 FM; MEDFORD, OR; Owner: MAPLETON COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • KLDR (98.3 FM; HARBECK-FRUITDALE, OR; Owner: GRANTS PASS BROADCASTING CORP.)
  • K259AE (99.7 FM; WOLF CREEK, OR; Owner: GRANTS PASS BROADCASTING CORPORATION)

TV broadcast stations around Smith River:

  • K22DS (Channel 22; CRESCENT CITY, ETC., CA; Owner: CALIFORNIA OREGON BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • K09VQ (Channel 9; CRESCENT CITY, CA; Owner: REDWOOD EMPIRE PUBLIC TELEVISION, INC.)
  • K39EO (Channel 39; CRESCENT CITY, ETC., CA; Owner: THREE ANGELS BROADCASTING NETWORK, INC.)

Smith River fatal accident list:

Jan 2, 2020 09:32 PM, Us-101, Lat: 41.925783, Lon: -124.141003, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Pedestrians: 1, Fatalities: 1
Apr 17, 2011 10:30 PM, 1st St, Lat: 41.926589, Lon: -124.150128, Vehicles: 3, Persons: 5, Fatalities: 1, Drunk persons involved: 1
Oct 24, 2008 05:05 PM, Us-101, Lat: 41.926520, Lon: -124.141600, Vehicles: 4, Persons: 6, Fatalities: 1, Drunk persons involved: 1
Apr 7, 2007 01:55 AM, Us-101, Lat: 41.921106, Lon: -124.137022, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1, Drunk persons involved: 1
Aug 29, 2006 12:03 AM, Us-101, Lat: 41.931780, Lon: -124.153630, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 3, Fatalities: 2
Feb 9, 2005 06:15 PM, Us-101, Borough Ln, Lat: 41.916910, Lon: -124.136570, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1, Drunk persons involved: 1
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 5Number of bridges
  • 62ft / 18.5mTotal length
  • 17,915Total average daily traffic
  • 942Total average daily truck traffic
  • 24,538Total future (year 2037) average daily traffic

FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

1
  • Lat: 41.926667 Lon: -124.062944, Call Sign: WPOY763,
    Assigned Frequencies: 152.465 MHz, 152.990 MHz, 158.310 MHz, 152.870 MHz, 152.465 MHz, 152.990 MHz, 158.310 MHz, 152.870 MHz, Grant Date: 08/07/2014, Expiration Date: 09/07/2024, Certifier: Carl K Holman, Registrant: Fit, 1565 Oak St., Eugene, OR 97401, Phone: (541) 485-8441, Fax: (541) 485-7556, Email:

FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

20 (See the full list of FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses in Smith River)

FAA Registered Aircraft:

3
  • Aircraft: CESSNA 150M (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 81 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR 0-200 SERIES (100 HP) (4 Cycle)
    N-Number: 50SR, N50SR, N-50SR, Serial Number: 15076027, Airworthiness Date: 09/06/1974, Certificate Issue Date: 04/18/2016
    Registrant (Individual): Geri M Flanagan, 110 Morrison Ln, Smith River, CA 95567
  • Aircraft: CESSNA 310C (Category: Land, Engines: 2, Seats: 5, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 167 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR I0-470 SERIES (260 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 1864H, N1864H, N-1864H, Serial Number: 35964, Year manufactured: 1959, Airworthiness Date: 08/03/1959, Certificate Issue Date: 04/17/2000
    Registrant (Corporation): Richard B Davis Co Inc, 140 Rowdy Creek Rd, Smith River, CA 95567
    Deregistered: Cancel Date: 03/24/2017
  • Aircraft: PIPER PA-28-235 (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 107 mph), Engine: LYCOMING 0-540 SERIES (250 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 8603W, N8603W, N-8603W, Serial Number: 28-10117, Year manufactured: 1963, Airworthiness Date: 10/28/1963, Certificate Issue Date: 09/25/2009
    Registrant (Individual): Quinn Troendle, 17500 Highway 101 North, Smith River, CA 95567
    Deregistered: Cancel Date: 07/14/2017

2002 - 2017 National Fire Incident Reporting System (NFIRS) incidents

    Fire incident distribution by year Based on the data from the years 2002 - 2017 the average number of fire incidents per year is 7. The highest number of fire incidents - 30 took place in 2006, and the least - 0 in 2003. The data has a decreasing trend.
    Fire incident types in Smith River, CA When looking into fire subcategories, the most incidents belonged to: Other (41.4%), and Outside Fires (36.2%).

    • Fire incident types reported to NFIRS in Smith River, CA
    • 4841.4%Other
    • 4236.2%Outside Fires
    • 2420.7%Structure Fires
    • 21.7%Mobile Property/Vehicle Fires
See full National Fire Incident Reporting System statistics for Smith River, CA
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Smith River, CA
  • 57.2%Electricity
  • 22.7%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 20.1%Wood
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Smith River, CA
  • 61.4%Utility gas
  • 38.6%Electricity


Smith River compared to California state average:

  • Median household income below state average.
  • Median house value below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher below state average.

Smith River on our top lists:

  • #50 on the list of "Top 101 cities with the most residents born in Thailand (population 500+)"
  • #62 on the list of "Top 101 counties with highest percentage of residents voting for 3rd party candidates in the 2012 Presidential Election"
There are 2 pilots and 1 other airmen in this city.
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