At a Glance
Median Income
$90,602
$30,186 per capita
Home Value
$406,300
Zillow: $461,289
Median Rent
$1,206/mo
22.2% of income on rent
Violent Crime
37/100K
422/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
41.6%
95.9% high school+
Unemployment
1.6%
2.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
27.9%
7.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
48°F
316 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?
B+
3.6 / 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 $90,602 , which is 21% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $30,186. The unemployment rate stands at 1.6% (56% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 4,556 business establishments, including 212 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Smithfield is $406,300 , 44% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $461,289. Median rent is $1,206/month, with 22.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 98.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1996.
Safety & Crime
Smithfield reports 37 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 90% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 422/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
41.6% of adults in Smithfield hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(23% above the national average).
95.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Smithfield has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C).
Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 316 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 15.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population14,033
Median Age28.3 yrs
Density2,335/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans3.4%
Economy
A+
Median Income$90,602
Per Capita$30,186
Unemployment1.6%
Poverty2.9%
County GDP$9,088M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,005
Housing
A
Home Value$406,300
Rent$1,206
Ownership80.2%
Zillow$461,289
Housing Units4,030
Rent Burden22.2%
Crime
F
Violent37/100K
Property422/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault28/100K
Burglary159/100K
Health
Obesity27.9%
Diabetes7.9%
Smoking7.5%
Heart Disease4.4%
Premature Death5,132/100K
Climate
Avg Temp48°F
Sunny Days316/yr
Rain15.6 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation4,637 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+41.6%
High School+95.9%
Graduate+11.5%
School Score6.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 66% / D 31%
Commute20 min
Broadband96.5%
Internet Speed92 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries8
Did You Know?
Smithfield was founded in 1859.
The median home in Smithfield was built in 1996.
18.2% work from home.
The nearest airport is Brigham City Regional (23 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.427 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
8.2% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 212 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.
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