At a Glance
Median Income
$49,688
$21,889 per capita
Home Value
$165,000
Zillow: $379,511
Median Rent
$869/mo
22.1% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
1.9%
91.3% high school+
Unemployment
2.9%
17.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.5%
23.3% 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
3.1 / 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 $49,688 , which is 34% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $21,889. The unemployment rate stands at 2.9% (19% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 17.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 404 business establishments, including 14 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Smithfield is $165,000 , 41% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $379,511. Median rent is $869/month, with 22.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 90.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1958.
Education
1.9% of adults in Smithfield hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(94% below the national average).
91.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Smithfield has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C).
Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 52.9 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population164
Median Age35.2 yrs
Density1,171/mi²
Male / Female59% / 42%
Foreign Born0.6%
Veterans4.7%
Economy
B
Median Income$49,688
Per Capita$21,889
Unemployment2.9%
Poverty17.8%
County GDP$476M
Avg Weekly Wage$957
Housing
A+
Home Value$165,000
Rent$869
Ownership62.7%
Zillow$379,511
Housing Units66
Rent Burden22.1%
Health
Obesity34.5%
Diabetes11.5%
Smoking23.3%
Heart Disease7.0%
Premature Death12,702/100K
Climate
Avg Temp55°F
Rain52.9 in/yr
Elevation904 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+1.9%
High School+91.3%
Graduate+0.9%
School Score4.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 75% / D 23%
Commute26 min
Broadband94.1%
Internet Speed103 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries2
Did You Know?
The median home in Smithfield was built in 1958.
The nearest airport is Louisville Muhammad Ali International (30 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.447 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
19.5% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 103 Mbps.
The county recorded 8 fatal vehicle crashes.