Smith Center, KS

Full City Profile · Kansas · Smith County County

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
1,585 Population 1,289/sq mi density
$53,963 Median Income $32,635 per capita
$84,600 Home Value $112,069 Zillow
$646 Median Rent 31.2% income on rent
53°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$53,963 median income, 2.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$84,600 home value, $646/mo rent
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
21.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Smith Center, KS

At a Glance

Median Income
$53,963
28% below
$32,635 per capita
Home Value
$84,600
70% below
Zillow: $112,069
Median Rent
$646/mo
44% below
31.2% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
21.8%
35% below
93.9% high school+
Unemployment
2.3%
36% below
6.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.7%
27% above
17.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
53°F

How Smith Center Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
72%
Home Value
30%
Rent
56%
Poverty
52%
Bachelor's
65%
Unemployment
64%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Smith Center 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

Smith Center residents earn a median household income of $53,963 , which is 28% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $32,635. The unemployment rate stands at 2.3% (36% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 164 business establishments, including 6 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Smith Center is $84,600 , 70% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $112,069. Median rent is $646/month, with 31.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 90.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1954.

Education

21.8% of adults in Smith Center hold a bachelor's degree or higher (35% below the national average). 93.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Smith Center has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 26.1 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population1,585
Median Age46.8 yrs
Density1,289/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born1.1%
Veterans10.6%

Economy

A
Median Income$53,963
Per Capita$32,635
Unemployment2.3%
Poverty6.5%
County GDP$221M
Avg Weekly Wage$806

Housing

A+
Home Value$84,600
Rent$646
Ownership79.3%
Zillow$112,069
Housing Units796
Rent Burden31.2%

Health

Obesity40.7%
Diabetes9.7%
Smoking17.4%
Heart Disease5.7%
Premature Death6,337/100K

Climate

Avg Temp53°F
Rain26.1 in/yr
Elevation1,807 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+21.8%
High School+93.9%
Graduate+4.6%
School Score6.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 84% / D 15%
Commute10 min
Broadband82.4%
Internet Speed146 Mbps
Libraries4

Did You Know?

Smith Center was founded in 1871.
The median home in Smith Center was built in 1954.
The nearest airport is Kearney Regional (67 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.441 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
18.7% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 146 Mbps.