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Smiley, TX
Full City Profile · Texas · Gonzales County County
Smiley, TX
At a Glance
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)
Is Smiley a Good Place to Live?
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 3.7% (3% 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 $269,014. 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.
Safety & Crime
Smiley reports 204 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 46% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 775/100K.
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. The area gets 300 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 34.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.