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Smithboro, IL
Full City Profile · Illinois · Bond County County
Smithboro, IL
At a Glance
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)
Is Smithboro a Good Place to Live?
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 6.2% (72% 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 $163,743. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1966.
Safety & Crime
Smithboro reports 270 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 29% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,654/100K.
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. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 43.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.