Smelterville
City in Shoshone County, Idaho
Smelterville is a city in Shoshone County, Idaho, with 670 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 2,234 ft (681 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Kellogg, 2.2 miles E.
- 670residents (2020 Census)
- 2,234 ftelevation · 681 m
- 0.4 sq miland area · 1.1 km²
- 1,544 / sq mipopulation density
- 83868ZIP code
About Smelterville
Smelterville is a city in Shoshone County, Idaho, United States. As of the 2020 census, Smelterville had a population of 670.
The town was named in 1929 by a voice vote of its residents; the other choices were Van Rena and Silver City (already used in southwestern Idaho). The presence of the Bunker Hill smelter, which started operating in 1917, caused the name to be selected.
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Living in Smelterville
- Median household income
- $48,806
- Median home value
- $154,400
- Median rent
- $815/mo
- Median age
- 54.2
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Smelterville had 670 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 670 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,544 per sq mi (596 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Smelterville at a glance
| State | Idaho (ID) |
|---|---|
| County | Shoshone County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 670 (2020) |
| Land area | 0.43 sq mi (1.1 km²) |
| Elevation | 2,234 ft (681 m) |
| Coordinates | 47.5431° N, 116.1777° W |
| ZIP code | 83868 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 1675070 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Smelterville
- Kellogg2.2 mi E
- Pinehurst2.6 mi W
- Wardner2.6 mi SE
- Osburn8.7 mi E
- Silverton10.7 mi E
- Wallace12.8 mi E
- Mullan18.5 mi E
- St. Maries24.3 mi SW
- Parkline28.0 mi SW
- Fernan Lake Village28.0 mi W
- Conkling Park29.4 mi W
- Harrison29.9 mi W
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Frequently asked questions about Smelterville
What county is Smelterville in?
Smelterville is in Shoshone County, Idaho.
What is the population of Smelterville, ID?
670 people lived in Smelterville at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Smelterville, ID?
The ZIP code of Smelterville is 83868.
What is the elevation of Smelterville?
2,234 feet (681 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Smelterville?
Kellogg (2.2 mi), Pinehurst (2.6 mi), Wardner (2.6 mi), Osburn (8.7 mi), Silverton (10.7 mi).
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