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Smiths Ferry, ID
Census-designated place in Valley County, Idaho.
Population
66
Land area
1.8sq mi
People per sq mi
36
ZIP codes
0
Smiths Ferry and its ZIP codes
Smiths Ferry at a glance
- Smiths Ferry is 53% denser than Idaho as a whole.
Local data for Smiths Ferry, ID
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Valley County. PPP loans are for Smiths Ferry.
Unemployment rate
3.4%
Sep 2026, 0.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$53,990
5,740 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$71,881
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$121M
FY 2026, $10,322 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Smiths Ferry, ID, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: wildfire
Storm events since 1996
213
Countywide, mostly heavy snow
Flood insurance policies
19
0.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
93° / 15°F
22.5 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Smiths Ferry, ID, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
33.9%
U.S. 33.3% +0.6 pts
Diabetes
15.2%
U.S. 12.1% +3.1 pts
Smoking
13.0%
U.S. 12.8% about the same
Uninsured (18-64)
8.4%
U.S. 11.1% -2.7 pts
Cities near Smiths Ferry
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| CrouchCity | 13 mi | 0.5 |
| BanksCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 2.2 |
| CascadeCity | 15 mi | 4.1 |
| Garden ValleyCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 7.3 |
| PlacervilleCity | 25 mi | 1 |
| Horseshoe BendCity | 27 mi | 1.1 |
| LowmanCensus-designated place | 27 mi | 2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Smiths Ferry, ID in?
- Smiths Ferry is in Valley County, Idaho.
- What is the population of Smiths Ferry, ID?
- About 66 people live in Smiths Ferry, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Smiths Ferry?
- Nearby places include Crouch (13 mi), Banks (15 mi), Cascade (15 mi), Garden Valley (16 mi), Placerville (25 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023