At a Glance
Median Income
$27,500
$17,653 per capita
Home Value
$70,000
Zillow: $174,235
Bachelor's Degree+
4.8%
81.0% high school+
Unemployment
11.3%
30.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.4%
15.7% smoking rate
How Smithboro Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Smithboro's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Smithboro a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.5 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Smithboro residents earn a median household income of $27,500 , which is 63% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $17,653. The unemployment rate stands at 11.3% (214% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 30.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 320 business establishments, including 31 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Smithboro is $70,000 , 75% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $174,235. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1966.
Education
4.8% of adults in Smithboro hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(86% below the national average).
81.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Smithboro has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C).
Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.6 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population171
Median Age30.0 yrs
Density184/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans9.2%
Economy
F
Median Income$27,500
Per Capita$17,653
Unemployment11.3%
Poverty30.8%
County GDP$781M
Avg Weekly Wage$980
Housing
A+
Home Value$70,000
Rent
Ownership94.9%
Zillow$174,235
Housing Units93
Rent Burden24.7%
Health
Obesity38.4%
Diabetes9.5%
Smoking15.7%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death7,670/100K
Climate
Avg Temp54°F
Rain41.6 in/yr
Elevation550 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+4.8%
High School+81.0%
Graduate+2.3%
School Score5.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 71% / D 27%
Commute19 min
Broadband64.1%
Internet Speed53 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries1
Did You Know?
Smithboro was founded in 1889.
The median home in Smithboro was built in 1966.
The nearest airport is St Louis Regional (38 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.431 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
15.2% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.