Smethport, PA

Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · McKean County County

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
1,516 Population 902/sq mi density
$62,143 Median Income $47,417 per capita
$115,000 Home Value $115,279 Zillow
$768 Median Rent 28.3% income on rent
46°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$62,143 median income, 5.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$115,000 home value, $768/mo rent
B
Education
3.4 / 5.0
29.9% bachelor's degree or higher

Smethport, PA

At a Glance

Median Income
$62,143
17% below
$47,417 per capita
Home Value
$115,000
59% below
Zillow: $115,279
Median Rent
$768/mo
34% below
28.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
29.9%
11% below
95.3% high school+
Unemployment
5.7%
58% above
13.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.1%
16% above
Avg Temperature
46°F

How Smethport Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Smethport's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
83%
Home Value
41%
Rent
66%
Poverty
106%
Bachelor's
89%
Unemployment
158%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Smethport a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.9 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Smethport residents earn a median household income of $62,143 , which is 17% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $47,417. The unemployment rate stands at 5.7% (58% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 13.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,061 business establishments, including 97 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Smethport is $115,000 , 59% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $115,279. Median rent is $768/month, with 28.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.

Education

29.9% of adults in Smethport hold a bachelor's degree or higher (11% below the national average). 95.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Smethport has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.9 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population1,516
Median Age44.7 yrs
Density902/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born0.5%
Veterans7.5%

Economy

B
Median Income$62,143
Per Capita$47,417
Unemployment5.7%
Poverty13.1%
County GDP$2,212M
Avg Weekly Wage$966

Housing

A+
Home Value$115,000
Rent$768
Ownership70.0%
Zillow$115,279
Housing Units717
Rent Burden28.3%

Health

Obesity37.1%
Premature Death9,782/100K

Climate

Avg Temp46°F
Rain41.9 in/yr
Elevation1,487 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+29.9%
High School+95.3%
Graduate+13.5%
School Score5.8/10

Community

2024 VoteR 73% / D 26%
Commute17 min
Broadband78.7%
Internet Speed101 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries5

Did You Know?

The median home in Smethport was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Bradford Regional (10 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.445 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
22.6% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 101 Mbps.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.