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Smithfield, IL

Illinois

Smithfield is a small town in Illinois with a population of 169. Residents earn $61,250 per year, which is 18% below the national average.

3.4 /5.0
B Good
169 Population 360/sq mi density
$61,250 Median Income $34,473 per capita
$52,000 Home Value
53°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$61,250 median income, 8.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$52,000 home value
C
Education
2.5 / 5.0
18.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $61,250
18% lower than US avg
Home Value $52,000
82% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 18.7%
45% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 39.5%
23% higher than US avg
Unemployment 8.6%
139% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 18.8%
52% higher than US avg

How Smithfield Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population169
Median Age48.1 yrs
Density360/mi²
Male / Female55% / 45%
Largest GroupWhite 99%
Veterans8.8%

Economy

C+
Median Income$61,250
Per Capita$34,473
Unemployment8.6%
Poverty18.8%
County GDP$1,138M
Commute39 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$52,000
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units110
Rent Burden26.5%

Health

Obesity39.5%
Uninsured8.0%
Smoking17.3%
Depression25.6%
Heart Disease5.8%

Climate

Avg Temp53°F (11°C)
AQI43 (Good)
Rain41.0 in/yr
Sunny Days275/yr
Elevation631 ft (192 m)

Education

C
Bachelor's+18.7%
High School+91.9%
Graduate+5.0%
School Score5.34

Community

2024 VoteR 61% / D 37%
Commute39 min
Broadband83.0%
Libraries8

Is Smithfield a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Smithfield receives an overall livability score of 3.4 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include affordable housing, abundant sunshine, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, an elevated poverty rate, long commute times. Smithfield offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Smithfield is $61,250, 18% below the national average of $75,149. At 8.6%, unemployment is notably high. The poverty rate of 18.8% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 39 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Smithfield is $52,000, 82% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 0.8x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

18.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 91.9% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.3/10.

Climate & Weather

Smithfield experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 53°F. Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. With 275 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 41.0 inches, including 27.9 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Smithfield has a population of 169 with a density of 360 people per square mile. The median age is 48.1 years, 24% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (99.4%).

Population

169
Total Population
360
People / sq mi
48.1yrs
Median Age
24% above US avg
0.5mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 55%
Female 45%

Race & Ethnicity

Smithfield vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only100.0%
27% above US avg
Spanish0.0%
100% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Smithfield vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Smithfield is $61,250, which is 18% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 8.6% (above the 3.6% US average). 18.8% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 39 minutes.

Income: Smithfield vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$61,250
18% below US avg
Per Capita Income$34,473
Avg Weekly Wage$863
IRS Avg AGI$62,338

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment8.6%
139% above US avg
Poverty Rate18.8%
52% above US avg
Establishments (County)655
County GDP$1,138M

Business (County)

Restaurants72
Healthcare69
Retail96
Manufacturing11

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$4,667
33% above US avg
Cost of Living100.00 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate8.98%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time39.1 min
Drive Alone86.3%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Smithfield is $52,000, 82% below the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$52,000
82% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Rent Burden26.5%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$774
1 Bedroom$854
2 Bedrooms$1,063
3 Bedrooms$1,370
4 Bedrooms$1,561

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied96.4%
Housing Units110
Median Year Built1938

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$4,667
33% above US avg
Effective Rate8.98%
In Smithfield, 39.5% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 8.0% of residents lack health insurance. 17.3% are current smokers. 25.6% report depression. 23.9% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Smithfield vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity39.5%
23% above US avg
Diabetes10.1%
Heart Disease5.8%
High Blood Pressure32.7%
Asthma11.0%
COPD7.6%
Cancer7.5%
Stroke3.2%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking17.3%
24% above US avg
Binge Drinking20.3%
Physical Inactivity23.9%
Depression25.6%
Mental Distress20.0%
Physical Distress13.8%
Short Sleep37.7%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate93.1%
Uninsured8.0%
7% below US avg
Primary Care1:2,766
Dentists1:4,128
Mental Health1:1,162
Checkup Rate75.3%
Dental Visits58.7%
Premature Death8,637/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.1/10
Exercise Access60.9%
Healthcare Facilities69
Smithfield has an average annual temperature of 53°F (11°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation is 41.0 inches. The area enjoys 275 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

25°F Jan (-4°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average52.5°F
3% below US avg
January Average25°F (-4°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall41.0 inches
8% above US avg
Snowfall27.9 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation631 ft (192 m)
Area0.5 sq mi (1.2 km²)
Population Density360/sq mi
Coordinates40.4744°N, 90.2949°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
County FIPS17057
It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent. 18.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (45% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 23.8-point margin. 83.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 60.9%
D 37.1%

Winner: Republican by 23.8 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+18.7%
45% below US avg
High School+91.9%
Graduate Degree+5.0%
School Test Score5.34
C Education Grade (2.5/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 6Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent
Population Density360/sq mi
Total Area0.5 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access83.0%
Public Libraries8
Healthcare Facilities69
Restaurants72
Retail Stores96

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)3

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute39.1 min
Drive Alone86.3%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

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