At a Glance
Median Income
$37,827
$27,031 per capita
Home Value
$217,000
Zillow: $290,117
Median Rent
$601/mo
33.4% of income on rent
Violent Crime
551/100K
3,579/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
26.0%
78.8% high school+
Unemployment
3.8%
24.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.5%
18.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
62°F
310 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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Smithfield a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.5 / 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 $37,827 , which is 50% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $27,031. The unemployment rate stands at 3.8% (6% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 24.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 5,104 business establishments, including 352 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Smithfield is $217,000 , 23% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $290,117. Median rent is $601/month, with 33.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 94.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1973.
Safety & Crime
Smithfield reports 551 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 45% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,579/100K. The murder rate is 15.5/100K.
Education
26.0% of adults in Smithfield hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(23% below the national average).
78.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Smithfield has an average annual temperature of 62°F (16°C).
Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 310 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 49.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Data Overview
People
Population11,798
Median Age42.7 yrs
Density929/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans8.3%
Economy
C+
Median Income$37,827
Per Capita$27,031
Unemployment3.8%
Poverty24.3%
County GDP$11,573M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,064
Housing
B
Home Value$217,000
Rent$601
Ownership49.4%
Zillow$290,117
Housing Units5,293
Rent Burden33.4%
Crime
F
Violent551/100K
Property3,579/100K
Murder15.5/100K
Assault380/100K
Burglary435/100K
Health
Obesity39.5%
Diabetes14.1%
Smoking18.1%
Heart Disease6.7%
Premature Death8,163/100K
Climate
Avg Temp62°F
Sunny Days310/yr
Rain49.4 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation124 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+26.0%
High School+78.8%
Graduate+7.7%
School Score5.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 60% / D 39%
Commute24 min
Broadband76.0%
Internet Speed150 Mbps
EV Stations7
Libraries7
Did You Know?
Smithfield was founded in 1777.
The median home in Smithfield was built in 1973.
The nearest airport is Raleigh-Durham International (35 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.421 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
23.4% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 150 Mbps.
There are 352 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 35 fatal vehicle crashes.
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