Pennsylvania
Smethport is a small town in Pennsylvania with a population of 1,516. Residents earn $62,143 per year, which is 17% below the national average.
Based on current data, Smethport receives an overall livability score of 3.3 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, affordable housing, high health insurance coverage. Smethport offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Smethport is $62,143, 17% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.9%. 13.1% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 17 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Smethport is $115,000, 59% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $768 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.9x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Smethport is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 124 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 557 per 100,000, 72% below the national average.
29.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 95.3% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.
Smethport has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F. Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 50.8 inches, including 79.5 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
| English Only | 97.6% |
| 24% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 2.4% |
| 82% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $62,143 |
| 17% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $47,417 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $966 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $56,753 |
| Unemployment | 2.9% |
| 19% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 13.1% |
| 6% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 1,061 |
| County GDP | $2,212M |
| Restaurants | 97 |
| Healthcare | 129 |
| Retail | 149 |
| Manufacturing | 43 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $4,644 |
| 33% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 4.04% |
| Commute Time | 16.8 min |
| Work from Home | 6.1% |
| Census Median | $115,000 |
| 59% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $112,201 |
| Median List Price | $64,900 |
| Median List Price | $64,900 |
| $/Sq Ft | $125 |
| Homes Sold | 3 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 92.1% |
| Price Drops | 16.7% |
| Inventory | 6 |
| Census Median Rent | $768 |
| 34% below US avg |
| Studio | $900 |
| 1 Bedroom | $996 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,225 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,570 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,744 |
| Owner-Occupied | 70.0% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $4,644 |
| 33% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 4.04% |
| Insurance Rate | 97.2% |
| Premature Death | 9,782/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.2/10 |
| Exercise Access | 82.0% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 129 |
| Total Violent | 123.8/100K |
| 67% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 123.8/100K |
| Total Property | 557.3/100K |
| 72% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 371.5/100K |
| Theft | 185.8/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 0.0/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 5 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 44.2°F |
| 18% below US avg | |
| January Average | 21°F (-6°C) |
| July Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 50.8 inches |
| 34% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 79.5 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,487 ft (453 m) |
| Area | 1.7 sq mi (4.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 902/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.8084°N, 78.4447°W |
| County FIPS | 42083 |
Winner: Republican by 47.2 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 29.9% |
| 11% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 95.3% |
| School Test Score | 5.95 |
| RUCC Code 7 | Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K |
| Population Density | 902/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.7 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 5 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 129 |
| Restaurants | 97 |
| Retail Stores | 149 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 5 |
| Avg Commute | 16.8 min |
| Work from Home | 6.1% |