No town among the 60 in Idaho we compare has a higher share of homes lived in by their owners than Silverton. Silverton has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.

Small town

652 people, and everyone knows the way

In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.

Nearby towns

Osburn · 2 mi Wallace · 2 mi Mullan · 8 mi Wardner · 8 mi Kellogg · 8 mi Smelterville · 11 mi

Getting set up

Moving to Silverton: who provides what

Silverton is unincorporated, so Shoshone County and regional agencies provide most services.

PowerAvista11.8¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA

Internet2 providers98% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC

Trash & county servicesShoshone CountyShoshone County provides services here

SchoolsWallace School District 393Which school depends on your addressNCES

Register to voteOnlineIn Idaho you can register online until 11 days before Election Day, in person up to and including Election Day, or by mail (received 11 days before).vote.gov

Who runs elections hereShoshone County ClerkShoshone County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Aug 2023

ZIP code8386783867 100%Census 2020

EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Sep 12, 2025.

The data

Ordered by what stands out in Silverton.

Natural hazards

The FEMA risk score in Silverton is higher than in the typical Idaho or U.S. town

Of the losses FEMA expects in Silverton, 59% come from inland flooding and 36% from avalanches. Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 96% of U.S. communities.

96risk score of 100

FEMA risk score

Inland floodingAvalanches

Full pageSilverton’s hazards pageOpen the page

What it facesVery high risk Flood claims0 paid flood claims · No paid flood claims on record Past disasters14 disaster declarations · Declared for the county Get ready0.9 events a year, on average · Ready for inland flooding

FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA

Who lives here

Fewer young adults than Idaho overall

Silverton: 33% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor’s degree or more. Adults 18 to 34 are 2% of residents (23% statewide); children under 18 are 33% of residents (24% statewide). In Silverton, the midpoint age is 41.3 years, against 35.1 years in Idaho’s towns and 40.5 years across U.S. towns.

41.3median age · ID 37.3

	Silverton	Idaho towns	U.S. towns
Median age	41.3 years	35.1 years	40.5 years
Bachelor’s degree or more, 25+	33%	25%	29%

SilvertonIdahoUnited States

IDU.S.

Ages · share of residents

25%

Education · adults 25 and older

No diploma7%

High school24%

Some college28%

Associate’s8%

Bachelor’s15%

Graduate18%

Women and men · all residents

45% women, 55% men

That’s an even split within the survey’s margin of ±5.9 points. Across Idaho, 49.7% of residents are women.

Ages and education in Silverton
	Silverton	ID	U.S.
Under 10	7.8%	12.5%	11.6%
10 to 17	24.7%	11.6%	10.3%
18 to 24	2%	9.8%	9.1%
25 to 34	0%	13%	13.7%
35 to 44	24.1%	13.1%	13.2%
45 to 54	6.3%	11.3%	12.2%
55 to 64	13.8%	11.7%	12.7%
65 to 74	9.4%	10.4%	10.2%
75 and older	12%	6.6%	7%
No diploma	6.8%	8.1%	10.4%
High school	24.1%	26.1%	26%
Some college	27.9%	24.2%	19.1%
Associate’s	8.4%	9.7%	8.8%
Bachelor’s	14.5%	21.3%	21.6%
Graduate	18.3%	10.5%	14.1%

Full pageSilverton by the numbersOpen the page

Ages41.3 median age · 21% are 65 or older Schooling33% have a four-year degree Homes94% own their home · Homeowners Income$90K a year · Median household income

U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates · in a town of 700, single groups can be off by several points

Climate

Silverton stands out in Idaho and nationally, with a typical July afternoon cooler than most

Winters in Silverton are chilly, snowy and summers pleasant. July afternoons reach 79°, January nights drop to 24° and about 76 inches of snow falls in a winter.

76″snow a winter

Typical low → high °F

Winter24–34°

Spring33–52°

Summer50–75°

Fall36–53°

Oct 2

typical first frost

May 5

typical last frost

+1.1°

vs. the 20th-century average

Full pageSilverton’s climate pageOpen the page

A year of weatherJuly highs 79°, January lows 24°Rain & snow76″ of snow a winter · 45 inches of rain and snow a year Heating & coolingMostly a heating bill Then and now+1.1° vs. the 20th century · Warmer than the 20th-century average

NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020

Work & commute

With 0.8 jobs for every working resident, most of Silverton’s workers commute out

Among 60 Idaho towns, just 3 have a lower share of working residents who work in town than Silverton. Employers in Silverton added 109 jobs between 2013 and 2023, to 156. Also worth knowing: 4.4% of residents live below the poverty line here. The top destinations are Osburn (17%), Wallace (16%) and Kellogg (9%).

2%work in town

	Silverton	Idaho towns	U.S. towns
Working residents who work in town	2.5%	22%	8%
Below the poverty line	4.4%	12%	9.6%
Average trip to work	27 minutes	20 minutes	25 minutes

Where working residents work

In Silverton2%

Osburn17%

Wallace16%

Kellogg9%

Coeur d'Alene5%

8 mi

median commute distance

156

jobs based in Silverton

Balanced

jobs vs. working residents

Full pageSilverton’s work & commute pageOpen the page

The jobs here156 jobs based here · Balanced Where people work2% work in Silverton Commute times27 minutes · The average commute How far they goHalf commute less than 8 miles

Census LEHD 2023 · ACS

Health

How healthy Silverton is

The share of adults in Silverton who had a checkup this year: 79%. Against the Idaho average, Silverton comes out ahead on 4 CDC measures out of 32, and behind on 13. No town among the 60 in Idaho we compare has a higher share of adults who have high blood pressure than Silverton. Two figures for adults here: 18% report frequent physical distress, 15% have diabetes.

	Silverton	Idaho towns	U.S. towns
High blood pressure (CDC PLACES)	42%	31%	35%
Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES)	18%	14%	14%
Diabetes (CDC PLACES)	15%	10%	12%
Feel lonely (CDC PLACES)	27%	30%	33%

32 measures vs. Idaho

4 better15 too close to call13 worse

What stands out	Silverton	ID
Fewer binge drinkers	12.7%	15.5%
More adults treating high blood pressure	77.8%	70.5%
More adults with COPD	10.9%	6.6%

Shoshone Medical Center

8.7 mi away · emergency room

2 of 3

care shortages: primary care, mental health

Full pageSilverton’s health reportOpen the page

Everyday habitsMore adults who get no exercise Hospitals & doctors nearby8.7 miles to an ER · Shoshone Medical Center How adults are doingMore adults in frequent physical distress Every CDC estimateBetter than ID on 4 of 32

CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA

Outdoors

Silverton has set aside 6.2% of its land for conservation

Trails total 0.2 miles in 1 park or preserve. Silverton’s density of trails is 0.4 miles per square mile. It has one park or preserve, 2 acres in all.

6.2%conserved