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Smithton, United Kingdom

Scotland · United Kingdom

Smithton is a small town in Scotland, United Kingdom with a population of 2,090. Elevation: 157 ft (48 m). Average temperature: 45°F (7°C).

4.0 /5.0
A Great
2,090 Population 12/sq mi density
157 ft Elevation 48 meters
45°F Avg Temperature 7°C
45.5 in Annual Rain
Europe / London Timezone
$50,470 Median Income
A
Overall
4.0 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$50,470 median income, 4.8% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.7 / 5.0
$263,722 home value, $1,262/mo rent
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
50.0% bachelor's degree or higher

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Full City Profile

People

Population2,090
Median Age40.6 yrs
Density12/mi²
Male / Female50% / 51%

Economy

B
Median Income$50,470
Per Capita$50,470
Unemployment4.8%

Housing

B+
Home Value$263,722
Rent$1,262
Ownership65.0%
Housing Units836

Climate

Avg Temp45°F (7°C)
Rain45.5 in/yr
Sunny Days253/yr
Elevation157 ft (48 m)

Education

A+
Bachelor's+50.0%
High School+84.0%

Community

Population2,090
Population Density12 / sq mi
Elevation157 ft (48 m)
Coordinates57.4796°, -4.1514°
TimezoneEurope/London
Country🇬🇧 United Kingdom
State / ProvinceScotland
Average Temperature45°F (7°C)
January Average36°F (2°C)
July Average55°F (13°C)
Annual Precipitation45.5 inches (1,156 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$50,470
Median Age40.6 years

About Smithton

Smithton is a small town in United Kingdom (Scotland) with a population of 2,090. The city sits at an elevation of 157 feet (48 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 45°F (7°C). Temperatures range from 36°F in January to 55°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 45.5 inches. The timezone is Europe/London.

Smithton has a population of 2,090 with a density of 12 people per square mile, spread across 171.2 square miles. The median age is 40.6 years, 4% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 50.5% female and 49.5% male. English is the primary language spoken at home by 90% of residents.

Population

2,090
Total Population
12
People / sq mi
40.6yrs
Median Age
4% above United Kingdom avg
171.2mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 49.5%
Female 50.5%

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 90.0%
15% above United Kingdom avg
Other Languages 10.0%

Social Characteristics

Smithton vs United Kingdom Average

The median household income in Smithton is $50,470, which is 33% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $50,470 (above the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $971, 32% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 4.8% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 190 business establishments. 24.0% of workers work from home (above the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Smithton vs United Kingdom

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$50,470
33% below United Kingdom avg
Per Capita Income$50,470
Avg Weekly Wage$971

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment4.8%
32% above United Kingdom avg
Establishments (County)190

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Drive Alone60.0%
Public Transit18.0%
Work from Home24.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Smithton is $263,722, 6% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $1,262 (9% above the national average of $1,163). 65.0% of housing units are owner-occupied. There are 836 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 5.2x, above the traditionally affordable threshold of 3-4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$263,722
6% below United Kingdom avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,262
9% above United Kingdom avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership65.0%
Owner-Occupied65.0%
Renter-Occupied35.0%
Housing Units836

Property Tax

Smithton has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 55°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 253 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 45.5 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 157 feet.

Temperature

36°F Jan (2°C) 55°F Jul (13°C)
Annual Average44.6°F
17% below United Kingdom avg
January Average36°F (2°C)
July Average55°F (13°C)
Sunny Days253 days/yr

Geography

Elevation157 ft (48 m)
Area171.2 sq mi (443.4 km²)
Population Density12/sq mi
Coordinates57.4796°N, 4.1514°W
TimezoneEurope/London

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 45.5"
20% above United Kingdom avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 5.28"
Driest Month (Apr) 2.48"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

13 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.8. Most recent: M3.8 on Aug 4, 2017.

Aug 4, 2017 31 km NE of Tobermory, United Kingdom M3.8 119 km
Jan 23, 2011 28 km NE of Tobermory, United Kingdom M3.5 123 km
Aug 17, 1994 40 km SE of Portree, United Kingdom M3.2 102 km
Jun 20, 2003 12 km NNW of Balfron, United Kingdom M3.0 147 km
May 18, 2013 27 km NE of Tobermory, United Kingdom M2.9 123 km
Jun 8, 2006 35 km ENE of Portree, United Kingdom M2.9 89 km
Jul 26, 1992 45 km E of Portree, United Kingdom M2.8 77 km
Jun 20, 2003 14 km NNW of Balfron, United Kingdom M2.8 145 km
Mar 7, 1998 13 km E of Oban, United Kingdom M2.7 137 km
Nov 30, 1997 4 km NNE of Kippen, United Kingdom M2.7 146 km
Aug 28, 1995 5 km NNW of Aviemore, United Kingdom M2.7 32 km
Jun 20, 2003 12 km NNW of Balfron, United Kingdom M2.5 147 km
Jan 9, 1990 29 km W of Aberfeldy, United Kingdom M2.5 94 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 36°F (2°C) 5.3 in Wettest
February 36°F (2°C) 3.4 in Coldest
March 39°F (4°C) 4.2 in
April 42°F (5°C) 2.5 in Driest
May 47°F (8°C) 2.7 in
June 52°F (11°C) 2.9 in
July 55°F (13°C) 3.0 in Warmest
August 55°F (13°C) 3.4 in
September 51°F (10°C) 4.1 in
October 46°F (8°C) 4.6 in
November 40°F (4°C) 4.8 in
December 37°F (3°C) 4.7 in

Smithton has a seasonal temperature swing of 19°F / from 36°F in February to 55°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 45.5 inches, with January being the wettest month (5.3") and April the driest (2.5").

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50.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 48% above the national average of 33.7%. 84.0% have completed high school.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+50.0%
48% above United Kingdom avg
High School+84.0%
A+ Education Grade (5.0/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

Population Density12/sq mi
Total Area171.2 sq mi

Services

Commute & Transportation

Drive Alone60.0%
Public Transit18.0%
Work from Home24.0%

Schools in Smithton

3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Les Enfants Nursery School — — — —
Cradlehall Primary School — — — —
Smithton Primary School — — — —
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Museums in Smithton

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Abertarff House
Behind the Radar
Culloden Battlefield Visitor Centre
Groam House Museum
Hugh Miller's Museum and Cottage
Invergordon Naval Museum & Heritage Centre
Inverness Museum & Art Gallery
Rosemarkie Bay Exhibition
The Highlanders' Museum
The Old Court house
The Scottish Kiltmaker Visitor Centre

Libraries in Smithton

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Alness Library0.0
Cromarty Library0.0
Invergordon Library0.0
Inverness Library0.0

Hotels in Smithton

4 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Holiday Inn Express Inverness
Premier Inn
Smithton Hotel
Travelodge Inverness

Restaurants in Smithton

3 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Frankie & Benny's
Nando's
Pizza Hut

Cafes in Smithton

2 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Costa
The Highlands Table

Cinemas in Smithton

1 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Vue

Dentists in Smithton

1 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Inshes Dental Centre

Veterinaries in Smithton

2 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Inshes Veterinary Centre
Scottish Vet Referrals

Gas Stations in Smithton

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Tesco

Gyms in Smithton

1 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Everlast Gyms

Breweries in Smithton

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Black Isle Brewery
Cromarty Brewing Company

Stadiums & Teams in Smithton

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Smithton

13 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Inverness AirportINVMedium Airport
Ballone Castle Airstrip—Small Airport
Bennetsfield Private Airstrip—Small Airport
Blair Atholl Airfield—Small Airport
Culbokie Airstrip—Small Airport
Dornoch Airfield—Small Airport
Easter Airfield—Small Airport
Feshiebridge Glider Field—Small Airport
Fort Augustus Airstrip—Small Airport
Knockbain Farm Airstrip—Small Airport
Kylarrick House Airstrip—Small Airport
Tain Ultralight Airstrip—Small Airport
Tullochgribban-High Airstrip—Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Smithton

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Smithton Church
Westhill Church

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/London

🇬🇧 About United Kingdom

Capital London
Population 66,488,991
Area 244,820 km²
GDP (USD) $3,420,796,653,789
GDP per capita $49,944
HDI 0.940
Life expectancy 81.2 years
Internet users 96.3%
Urban population 83.2%
Currency GBP (Pound)
Languages English
Calling code +44
TLD .uk
Driving side left

Public Holidays in United Kingdom

14 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day New Year's Day
Jan 2 2 January 2 January
Mar 17 Saint Patrick's Day Saint Patrick's Day
Apr 3 Good Friday Good Friday
Apr 6 Easter Monday Easter Monday
May 4 Early May Bank Holiday Early May Bank Holiday
May 25 Spring Bank Holiday Spring Bank Holiday
Jun 15 World Cup Bank Holiday World Cup Bank Holiday
Jul 13 Battle of the Boyne Battle of the Boyne
Aug 3 Summer Bank Holiday Summer Bank Holiday
Aug 31 Summer Bank Holiday Summer Bank Holiday
Nov 30 Saint Andrew's Day Saint Andrew's Day
Dec 25 Christmas Day Christmas Day
Dec 28 St. Stephen's Day Boxing Day

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Frequently Asked Questions About Smithton

What is the population of Smithton?

Smithton has a population of 2,090 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 12 people per square mile, spread across 171.2 square miles. The median age of residents is 40.6 years. The population is 50.5% female and 49.5% male.

Is Smithton expensive to live in?

The median household income is $50,470, 33% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $263,722 (6% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,262 per month. The home price-to-income ratio is 5.2x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Smithton?

Smithton has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winter temperatures average 36°F in January, while summers reach an average of 55°F in July. The area receives 253 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 45.5 inches.

How is the job market in Smithton?

Smithton has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 4.8%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $971. There are 190 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Smithton?

The median home value in Smithton is $263,722. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,262. The homeownership rate is 65.0%.

How are the schools in Smithton?

50.0% of adults in Smithton hold a bachelor's degree or higher, above the national average of 33.7%. 84.0% have completed high school.

What are the demographics of Smithton?

90% of residents speak only English at home.

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