At a Glance
Median Income
$49,583
$23,589 per capita
Median Rent
$963/mo
27.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
3.9%
75.0% high school+
Unemployment
4.5%
29.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.9%
13.5% 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?
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 $49,583 , which is 34% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $23,589. The unemployment rate stands at 4.5% (25% above 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.
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. Annual precipitation totals 24.2 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population115
Median Age34.8 yrs
Density676/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born5.2%
Veterans4.4%
Economy
C
Median Income$49,583
Per Capita$23,589
Unemployment4.5%
Poverty29.6%
County GDP$123M
Avg Weekly Wage$979
Housing
A+
Home Value
Rent$963
Ownership42.1%
Zillow$279,513
Housing Units53
Rent Burden27.5%
Health
Obesity37.9%
Diabetes9.2%
Smoking13.5%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death9,782/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Rain24.2 in/yr
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
Broadband76.3%
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.
29.6% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.