At a Glance
Median Income
$57,410
$29,501 per capita
Home Value
$184,400
Zillow: $290,548
Median Rent
$946/mo
28.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
19.4%
84.5% high school+
Unemployment
1.5%
12.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.3%
15.3% smoking rate
How Smiths Station Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Smiths Station's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Smiths Station a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.7 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Smiths Station residents earn a median household income of $57,410 , which is 24% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $29,501. The unemployment rate stands at 1.5% (58% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 12.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 4,362 business establishments, including 421 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Smiths Station is $184,400 , 35% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $290,548. Median rent is $946/month, with 28.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 88.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1992.
Education
19.4% of adults in Smiths Station hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(42% below the national average).
84.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Smiths Station has an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C).
Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 48.8 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population5,443
Median Age38.9 yrs
Density665/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Foreign Born2.7%
Veterans15.0%
Economy
B+
Median Income$57,410
Per Capita$29,501
Unemployment1.5%
Poverty12.1%
County GDP$9,275M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,027
Housing
A+
Home Value$184,400
Rent$946
Ownership82.6%
Zillow$290,548
Housing Units1,908
Rent Burden28.5%
Health
Obesity40.3%
Diabetes12.3%
Smoking15.3%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death7,894/100K
Climate
Avg Temp67°F
Rain48.8 in/yr
Elevation443 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+19.4%
High School+84.5%
Graduate+9.3%
School Score5.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 63% / D 35%
Commute24 min
Broadband92.4%
Internet Speed191 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries2
Did You Know?
The median home in Smiths Station was built in 1992.
The nearest airport is Auburn University Regional (20 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.513 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
17.2% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 191 Mbps.
There are 421 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 16 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.