Smithland, IA

Full City Profile · Iowa · Monona County County

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
148 Population 463/sq mi density
$83,000 Median Income $44,296 per capita
$75,400 Home Value $175,409 Zillow
$725 Median Rent 27.5% income on rent
47°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.5 / 5.0
$83,000 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$75,400 home value, $725/mo rent
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
16.5% bachelor's degree or higher

Smithland, IA

At a Glance

Median Income
$83,000
10% above
$44,296 per capita
Home Value
$75,400
73% below
Zillow: $175,409
Median Rent
$725/mo
38% below
27.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
16.5%
51% below
90.9% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
7.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.6%
14% above
14.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
47°F

How Smithland Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Smithland's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
110%
Home Value
27%
Rent
62%
Poverty
59%
Bachelor's
49%
Unemployment
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Smithland a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.9 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Smithland residents earn a median household income of $83,000 , which is 10% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $44,296. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 299 business establishments, including 25 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Smithland is $75,400 , 73% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $175,409. Median rent is $725/month, with 27.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1949.

Education

16.5% of adults in Smithland hold a bachelor's degree or higher (51% below the national average). 90.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Smithland has an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 18°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 31.6 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population148
Median Age56.0 yrs
Density463/mi²
Male / Female57% / 43%
Foreign Born2.0%
Veterans11.7%

Economy

A+
Median Income$83,000
Per Capita$44,296
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty7.3%
County GDP$462M
Avg Weekly Wage$879

Housing

A+
Home Value$75,400
Rent$725
Ownership96.1%
Zillow$175,409
Housing Units102
Rent Burden27.5%

Health

Obesity36.6%
Diabetes8.7%
Smoking14.5%
Heart Disease5.1%
Premature Death8,367/100K

Climate

Avg Temp47°F
Rain31.6 in/yr
Elevation1,089 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+16.5%
High School+90.9%
Graduate+0.7%
School Score5.2/10

Community

2024 VoteR 72% / D 27%
Commute33 min
Broadband80.3%
Internet Speed43 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries5

Did You Know?

The median home in Smithland was built in 1949.
The nearest airport is Sioux Gateway/Brig General Bud Day Field (26 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.400 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
17.6% of the population has a disability.