At a Glance
Median Income
$61,250
$34,473 per capita
Home Value
$52,000
Zillow: $120,580
Bachelor's Degree+
18.7%
91.9% high school+
Unemployment
14.8%
18.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.5%
17.3% smoking rate
How Smithfield Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Smithfield's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Smithfield a Good Place to Live?
B
3.3 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Smithfield residents earn a median household income of $61,250 , which is 18% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $34,473. The unemployment rate stands at 14.8% (311% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 18.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 655 business establishments, including 72 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Smithfield is $52,000 , 82% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $120,580. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Education
18.7% of adults in Smithfield hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(45% below the national average).
91.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Smithfield has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C).
Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 38.5 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population169
Median Age48.1 yrs
Density360/mi²
Male / Female55% / 45%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans8.8%
Economy
C
Median Income$61,250
Per Capita$34,473
Unemployment14.8%
Poverty18.8%
County GDP$1,138M
Avg Weekly Wage$863
Housing
A+
Home Value$52,000
Rent
Ownership96.4%
Zillow$120,580
Housing Units110
Rent Burden26.5%
Health
Obesity39.5%
Diabetes10.1%
Smoking17.3%
Heart Disease5.8%
Premature Death8,637/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Rain38.5 in/yr
Elevation631 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+18.7%
High School+91.9%
Graduate+5.0%
School Score4.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 61% / D 37%
Commute39 min
Broadband79.5%
Internet Speed97 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries8
Did You Know?
The median home in Smithfield was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is General Downing - Peoria International (34 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.444 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
23.7% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.