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Smithfield, IL

Full City Profile · Illinois · Fulton County County

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
169 Population 360/sq mi density
$61,250 Median Income $34,473 per capita
$52,000 Home Value $120,580 Zillow
53°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
132 Violent Crime/100K 1,844 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair 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, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
132 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.5 / 5.0
18.7% bachelor's degree or higher

Smithfield, IL

At a Glance

Median Income
$61,250
18% below
$34,473 per capita
Home Value
$52,000
82% below
Zillow: $120,580
Violent Crime
132/100K
65% below
1,844/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
18.7%
45% below
91.9% high school+
Unemployment
8.6%
139% above
18.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.5%
23% above
17.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
53°F
275 sunny days/yr

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)

Income
82%
Home Value
18%
Poverty
152%
Bachelor's
55%
Unemployment
239%
Crime
35%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Smithfield a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.8 / 5.0 — Fair
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 8.6% (139% 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.

Safety & Crime

Smithfield reports 132 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 65% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,844/100K.

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 53°F (11°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 41.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Data Overview

People

Population169
Median Age48.1 yrs
Density360/mi²
Male / Female55% / 45%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans8.8%

Economy

C+
Median Income$61,250
Per Capita$34,473
Unemployment8.6%
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%

Crime

F
Violent132/100K
Property1,844/100K

Health

Obesity39.5%
Diabetes10.1%
Smoking17.3%
Heart Disease5.8%
Premature Death8,637/100K

Climate

Avg Temp53°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain41.0 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
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
Broadband83.0%
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.
25.2% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.