At a Glance
Median Income
$49,583
$23,589 per capita
Median Rent
$963/mo
27.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
137/100K
2,805/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
3.9%
75.0% high school+
Unemployment
2.2%
29.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.9%
13.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F
308 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
2.4 / 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 $49,583 , which is 34% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $23,589. The unemployment rate stands at 2.2% (39% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 29.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 76 business establishments, including 67 restaurants.
Safety & Crime
Smithfield reports 137 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 64% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,805/100K.
Education
3.9% of adults in Smithfield hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(88% below the national average).
75.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Smithfield has an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C).
Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 308 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 23.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.
Data Overview
People
Population115
Median Age34.8 yrs
Density676/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans90.0%
Economy
C+
Median Income$49,583
Per Capita$23,589
Unemployment2.2%
Poverty29.6%
County GDP$123M
Avg Weekly Wage$979
Housing
A+
Home Value
Rent$963
Ownership42.1%
Zillow$287,498
Housing Units53
Rent Burden27.5%
Crime
F
Violent137/100K
Property2,805/100K
Health
Obesity37.9%
Diabetes9.2%
Smoking13.5%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death9,782/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Sunny Days308/yr
Rain23.4 in/yr
AQI32 (Good)
Elevation2,547 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+3.9%
High School+75.0%
Graduate+1.6%
School Score5.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 81% / D 18%
Commute38 min
Broadband38.0%
Internet Speed23 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Smithfield was built in 1983.
The nearest airport is Kearney Regional (40 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.426 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
27.1% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.
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