Smithfield, WV

Full City Profile · West Virginia · Wetzel County County

1.4 /5.0
F Poor
111 Population 383/sq mi density
51°F Avg Temperature
F
Overall
1.4 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Education
1.4 / 5.0
5.4% bachelor's degree or higher

Smithfield, WV

At a Glance

Bachelor's Degree+
5.4%
84% below
78.5% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
37.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.9%
37% above
24.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F

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)

Poverty
298%
Bachelor's
16%
Unemployment
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Smithfield a Good Place to Live?

F
1.4 / 5.0 - Poor
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Education

5.4% of adults in Smithfield hold a bachelor's degree or higher (84% below the national average). 78.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.6/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Smithfield has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 51.4 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population111
Median Age44.9 yrs
Density383/mi²
Male / Female64% / 36%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans7.5%

Economy

Median Income
Per Capita$20,531
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty37.0%
County GDP$1,371M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,065

Housing

Home Value
Rent
Ownership62.3%
Zillow$61,817
Housing Units100
Rent Burden51.0%

Health

Obesity43.9%
Diabetes13.8%
Smoking24.4%
Heart Disease7.7%
Premature Death15,541/100K

Climate

Avg Temp51°F
Rain51.4 in/yr
Elevation830 ft

Education

F
Bachelor's+5.4%
High School+78.5%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score4.6/10

Community

2024 VoteR 76% / D 21%
Commute55 min
Broadband55.7%
Internet Speed47 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries4

Did You Know?

The median home in Smithfield was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Mid-Ohio Valley Regional (48 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.445 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
44.1% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.