Illinois · Metropolitan Area
Smithton is a small town in Illinois with a population of 3,512. Residents earn $114,453 per year, which is 52% above the national average.
Based on current data, Smithton receives an overall livability score of 3.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, low crime rates, a highly educated population. Areas to be aware of include long commute times. Smithton offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Smithton is $114,453, which is significantly higher than the national average — 52% above $75,149. This places Smithton among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.1%. Only 2.2% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 36 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.
The median home value in Smithton is $251,600, 11% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $857 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.2x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Smithton is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 54 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 402 per 100,000, 79% below the national average.
Educational attainment is solid, with 38.2% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 98.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.3/10.
Smithton experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 55°F. Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 45.6 inches, including 10.6 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
| English Only | 97.8% |
| 25% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 2.2% |
| 84% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $114,453 |
| 52% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $48,873 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,096 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $72,661 |
| Unemployment | 2.1% |
| 42% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 2.2% |
| 82% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 4,856 |
| County GDP | $16,131M |
| Restaurants | 565 |
| Healthcare | 634 |
| Retail | 779 |
| Manufacturing | 149 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $6,264 |
| 79% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.49% |
| Commute Time | 35.8 min |
| Work from Home | 10.0% |
| Census Median | $251,600 |
| 11% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $299,940 |
| Median List Price | $436,950 |
| Median List Price | $436,950 |
| $/Sq Ft | $140 |
| Homes Sold | 2 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 104.5% |
| Price Drops | 0.0% |
| Inventory | 7 |
| Census Median Rent | $857 |
| 26% below US avg |
| Studio | $774 |
| 1 Bedroom | $854 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,063 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,370 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,561 |
| Owner-Occupied | 88.5% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $6,264 |
| 79% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.49% |
| Obesity | 34.1% |
| 6% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 8.6% |
| Heart Disease | 5.0% |
| High Blood Pressure | 30.2% |
| Asthma | 10.5% |
| COPD | 5.7% |
| Stroke | 2.6% |
| Binge Drinking | 21.7% |
| Physical Inactivity | 19.5% |
| Depression | 23.8% |
| Mental Distress | 17.6% |
| Physical Distress | 11.5% |
| Insurance Rate | 97.1% |
| Checkup Rate | 76.5% |
| Premature Death | 11,442/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.6/10 |
| Exercise Access | 80.2% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 634 |
| Total Violent | 53.6/100K |
| 86% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 53.6/100K |
| Total Property | 402.3/100K |
| 79% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 26.8/100K |
| Theft | 321.8/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 53.6/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 46 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 55.1°F |
| 2% above US avg | |
| January Average | 31°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 45.6 inches |
| 20% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 10.6 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 472 ft (144 m) |
| Area | 4.5 sq mi (11.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 779/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.4143°N, 89.9901°W |
| County FIPS | 17163 |
Winner: Democrat by 7.9 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 38.2% |
| 13% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 98.0% |
| School Test Score | 5.34 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 779/sq mi |
| Total Area | 4.5 sq mi |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 1 |
| Public Libraries | 16 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 634 |
| Restaurants | 565 |
| Retail Stores | 779 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 46 |
| Avg Commute | 35.8 min |
| Work from Home | 10.0% |