Kansas
Smith Center is a small town in Kansas with a population of 1,585. Residents earn $53,963 per year, which is 28% below the national average.
Based on current data, Smith Center receives an overall livability score of 3.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Smith Center offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Smith Center is $53,963, 28% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.4%. Only 6.5% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 10 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Smith Center is $84,600, 70% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $646 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.6x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
21.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 93.9% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.8/10.
Smith Center experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 53°F. Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 26.1 inches, including 18.3 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
| English Only | 98.3% |
| 25% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 1.7% |
| 87% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $53,963 |
| 28% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $32,635 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $806 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $59,026 |
| Unemployment | 1.4% |
| 61% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 6.5% |
| 48% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 164 |
| County GDP | $221M |
| Restaurants | 6 |
| Healthcare | 8 |
| Retail | 28 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $2,740 |
| 22% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 3.24% |
| Commute Time | 10.1 min |
| Work from Home | 3.1% |
| Census Median | $84,600 |
| 70% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $98,770 |
| Census Median Rent | $646 |
| 44% below US avg |
| Studio | $702 |
| 1 Bedroom | $753 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $947 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,223 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,397 |
| Owner-Occupied | 79.3% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $2,740 |
| 22% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 3.24% |
| Obesity | 40.7% |
| 27% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 9.7% |
| Heart Disease | 5.7% |
| High Blood Pressure | 31.4% |
| Asthma | 10.5% |
| COPD | 6.9% |
| Stroke | 3.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 18.3% |
| Physical Inactivity | 28.1% |
| Depression | 22.4% |
| Mental Distress | 18.4% |
| Physical Distress | 12.8% |
| Insurance Rate | 88.8% |
| Checkup Rate | 74.2% |
| Premature Death | 6,337/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.8/10 |
| Exercise Access | 63.9% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 8 |
| Annual Average | 53.1°F |
| 2% below US avg | |
| January Average | 27°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 26.1 inches |
| 31% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 18.3 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,807 ft (551 m) |
| Area | 1.2 sq mi (3.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,289/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.7739°N, 98.7835°W |
| County FIPS | 20183 |
Winner: Republican by 68.5 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 21.8% |
| 35% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 93.9% |
| School Test Score | 5.80 |
| RUCC Code 9 | Nonmetro — Rural |
| Population Density | 1,289/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.2 sq mi |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 1 |
| Public Libraries | 4 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 8 |
| Restaurants | 6 |
| Retail Stores | 28 |
| Avg Commute | 10.1 min |
| Work from Home | 3.1% |