At a Glance
Median Income
$56,000
$22,143 per capita
Home Value
$85,000
Zillow: $165,449
Violent Crime
0/100K
0/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
4.5%
63.6% high school+
Unemployment
11.4%
6.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.9%
21.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
49°F
275 sunny days/yr
How Smicksburg Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Smicksburg's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Smicksburg a Good Place to Live?
B
3.1 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Smicksburg residents earn a median household income of $56,000 , which is 25% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $22,143. The unemployment rate stands at 11.4% (217% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,921 business establishments, including 166 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Smicksburg is $85,000 , 70% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $165,449. The cost of living index is 97.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Safety & Crime
Smicksburg reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 0/100K.
Education
4.5% of adults in Smicksburg hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(87% below the national average).
63.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Smicksburg has an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C).
Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 45.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Data Overview
People
Population56
Median Age57.5 yrs
Density373/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans44.0%
Economy
C+
Median Income$56,000
Per Capita$22,143
Unemployment11.4%
Poverty6.7%
County GDP$4,202M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,072
Housing
A+
Home Value$85,000
Rent
Ownership95.5%
Zillow$165,449
Housing Units33
Rent Burden28.6%
Crime
Violent0/100K
Property0/100K
Health
Obesity31.9%
Diabetes10.3%
Smoking21.8%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death10,212/100K
Climate
Avg Temp49°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain45.7 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation1,161 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+4.5%
High School+63.6%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score6.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 69% / D 30%
Commute26 min
Broadband22.0%
Internet Speed96 Mbps
EV Stations7
Libraries3
Did You Know?
Smicksburg was founded in 1827.
The median home in Smicksburg was built in 1938.
25.0% work from home.
The nearest airport is Dubois Regional (26 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.446 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
29.1% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 166 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.