North Idaho Times

50.8 percent of Smelterville residents between 16 and 65 years old were unemployed in 2017, according to data obtained from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The percentage of unemployed residents was greater than the statewide total of 37.5 percent for this demographic group. In 2017 the total Smelterville population reached 585.

Out of 288 people who had a job, all belonged to the civilian labor force.

The total unemployment numbers include residents of all ages who are not working.

Employment status	Number of people	Percentage of population
Not employed	297	50.8
Employed	288	49.2
Employed in civilian labor force	288	49.2
Employed in armed forces	0	0