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Smithland, KY

Full City Profile · Kentucky · Livingston County County

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
209 Population 410/sq mi density
$50,250 Median Income $33,974 per capita
$102,900 Home Value $107,819 Zillow
$850 Median Rent 45.0% income on rent
57°F Avg Temperature 305 sunny days/yr
40 Violent Crime/100K 1,990 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$50,250 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$102,900 home value, $850/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
40 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
11.6% bachelor's degree or higher

Smithland, KY

At a Glance

Median Income
$50,250
33% below
$33,974 per capita
Home Value
$102,900
63% below
Zillow: $107,819
Median Rent
$850/mo
27% below
45.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
40/100K
90% below
1,990/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
11.6%
66% below
89.1% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
19.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.5%
7% above
Avg Temperature
57°F
305 sunny days/yr

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
67%
Home Value
37%
Rent
73%
Poverty
156%
Bachelor's
34%
Unemployment
0%
Crime
10%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Smithland 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

Smithland residents earn a median household income of $50,250 , which is 33% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $33,974. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 19.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 260 business establishments, including 12 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Smithland is $102,900 , 63% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $107,819. Median rent is $850/month, with 45.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 90.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1963.

Safety & Crime

Smithland reports 40 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 90% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,990/100K.

Education

11.6% of adults in Smithland hold a bachelor's degree or higher (66% below the national average). 89.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Smithland has an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 305 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 49.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Data Overview

People

Population209
Median Age36.9 yrs
Density410/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans7.7%

Economy

B
Median Income$50,250
Per Capita$33,974
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty19.4%
County GDP$519M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,188

Housing

A+
Home Value$102,900
Rent$850
Ownership63.0%
Zillow$107,819
Housing Units147
Rent Burden45.0%

Crime

F
Violent40/100K
Property1,990/100K

Health

Obesity34.5%
Premature Death13,207/100K

Climate

Avg Temp57°F
Sunny Days305/yr
Rain49.3 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation338 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+11.6%
High School+89.1%
Graduate+6.2%
School Score5.2/10

Community

2024 VoteR 81% / D 18%
Commute29 min
Broadband92.0%
Internet Speed36 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries1

Did You Know?

The median home in Smithland was built in 1963.
The nearest airport is Barkley Regional (21 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.469 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
28.1% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.