At a Glance
Median Income
$35,000
$20,326 per capita
Home Value
$69,500
Zillow: $286,809
Median Rent
$873/mo
35.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
4.9%
80.6% high school+
Unemployment
8.2%
29.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.1%
14.4% smoking rate
How Smiley Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Smiley's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Smiley a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.7 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Smiley residents earn a median household income of $35,000 , which is 53% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $20,326. The unemployment rate stands at 8.2% (128% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 29.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 550 business establishments, including 50 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Smiley is $69,500 , 75% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $286,809. Median rent is $873/month, with 35.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1975.
Education
4.9% of adults in Smiley hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(85% below the national average).
80.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Smiley has an average annual temperature of 69°F (20°C).
Winters average 51°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 34.4 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population533
Median Age31.4 yrs
Density1,025/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born12.0%
Veterans3.0%
Economy
D
Median Income$35,000
Per Capita$20,326
Unemployment8.2%
Poverty29.0%
County GDP$3,676M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,043
Housing
A+
Home Value$69,500
Rent$873
Ownership76.9%
Zillow$286,809
Housing Units227
Rent Burden35.5%
Health
Obesity40.1%
Diabetes14.5%
Smoking14.4%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death10,412/100K
Climate
Avg Temp69°F
Rain34.4 in/yr
Elevation312 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+4.9%
High School+80.6%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score4.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%
Commute42 min
Broadband90.3%
Internet Speed78 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Smiley was built in 1975.
The nearest airport is Victoria Regional (52 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.487 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
15.6% of the population has a disability.
12.0% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 11 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.