Signals
Smithfield
Hyrum
Opportunity
65 · Top 32%
vs62 · Top 37%
Climate
56 · Bottom 7%
vs56 · Bottom 7%
Physical resilience
77 · Top 29%
vs77 · Top 29%
Housing affordability
82 · Top 48%
vs80 · Bottom 49%
Access
99 · Top 8%
vs99 · Top 8%
Economic stability
84 · Top 3%
vs77 · Top 13%
Measured values
| Metric | Smithfield | Hyrum | Source period |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 14,408 | 10,401 | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Median household income | $97,537 | $88,725 | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Per capita income | $30,772 | $32,022 | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Population density | 2,399/sq mi | 1,671/sq mi | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Median home value | $450,200 | $422,600 | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Median gross rent | $1,311 | $1,269 | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Homeownership rate | 80.5% | 83.4% | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Unemployment rate | 3.4% | 3.4% | June 2026 |
| Employment change (year over year) | -1.5% | -1.5% | June 2026 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 43.0% | 33.7% | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Poverty rate | 3.6% | 8.6% | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Average July high | 91°F | 91°F | 1991-2020 Normals |
| Average January low | 15°F | 15°F | 1991-2020 Normals |
| Annual precipitation | 15.6" | 15.6" | 1991-2020 Normals |
| Distance to major airport | 3 mi | 11 mi | NASR current cycle |
| Average commute | 22.2 min | 21.5 min | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Median age | 28.7 | 29.2 | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
A bolded value is the more favorable of the two where the metric has a clear direction. Metrics like population and density have no inherent better or worse and are shown unweighted.
Physical risk tradeoff
Smithfield
Elevated or high exposure: earthquake.
Hyrum
Elevated or high exposure: earthquake.
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