What are the schools like in Smoot, WY?

School district data for Smoot is sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

What is the median household income in Smoot?

The median household income in Smoot, WY is $104,643 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 24.6%.

What is the weather like in Smoot, WY?

Smoot has an average high temperature of 25.7°F in January and 80.0°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 27.2 inches and annual snowfall averages 87.8 inches.

Smoot, WY Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: What is the crime rate in Smoot, WY?

Smoot has a violent crime rate of 90.8 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 388.3 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Smoot, WY a Good Place to Live?

Smoot is a small town of 503 in Wyoming, with a median household income of $104,643 and a 24.6% unemployment rate.

Strengths: Smoot's profile is close to national averages across most measures.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include high home prices, an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Smoot is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Smoot city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Cost of living data is based on the Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities for the Smoot metro area.

Metric	Smoot, WY	National Avg
Median Home Value	$494,600	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	N/A	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	69.8%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$104,643	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Smoot's violent crime rate is 90.8 per 100,000 residents — 76% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

90.8 /100k

Property Crime

388.3 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Metric	Smoot, WY	National Avg
School District	N/A	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	N/A	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	18.5%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	95.5%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Smoot sees average highs of 25.7°F in January and 80.0°F in July, with 27.2 inches of annual precipitation and 87.8 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Smoot, WY
Average High — January	25.7°F
Average High — July	80.0°F
Annual Precipitation	27.2"
Annual Snowfall	87.8"

Demographics

Metric	Smoot, WY	National Avg
Population	503	—
Median Age	27.7	38.9
Unemployment Rate	24.6%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	N/A	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	95.6%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.0%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	23.3%	22.2%
65 and over	0.0%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Osmond, WY 4 mi Fairview, WY 6 mi Afton, WY 8 mi Grover, WY 13 mi Auburn, WY 13 mi

ZIP Codes in Smoot

Smoot, WY is covered by 1 ZIP code:

83126

Smoot vs Other Cities

Smoot, WY vs Osmond, WY Smoot, WY vs Fairview, WY Smoot, WY vs Afton, WY Smoot, WY vs Grover, WY Smoot, WY vs Auburn, WY

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Smoot, WY affordable or expensive?

Smoot has a median home value of $494,600 and median rent of N/A/month against a median household income of $104,643.

What is the crime rate in Smoot, WY?

Smoot's violent crime rate is 90.8 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 388.3 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Smoot?

School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.

Is Smoot, WY a good place to live?

Smoot, WY has a population of 503, a median household income of $104,643, and an unemployment rate of 24.6%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Smoot?

Smoot averages 25.7°F in January and 80.0°F in July. Annual rainfall is 27.2 inches with about 87.8 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Smoot?

Smoot, WY is covered by 1 ZIP code: 83126.

What is the population of Smoot?

The population of Smoot, Wyoming is 503 with a median age of 27.7. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Smoot?

Key numbers for living in Smoot: median home $494,600, median household income $104,643, crime index 22 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Smoot side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.