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Smiths Station, AL
Full City Profile · Alabama · Lee County County
Smiths Station, AL
At a Glance
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)
Is Smiths Station a Good Place to Live?
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 0.8% (78% 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 $283,170. 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.
Safety & Crime
Smiths Station reports 644 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 69% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 5,818/100K.
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 64°F (18°C). Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 304 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 53.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.