At a Glance
Median Income
$114,453
$48,873 per capita
Home Value
$251,600
Zillow: $299,940
Median Rent
$857/mo
51.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
391/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
38.2%
98.0% high school+
Unemployment
2.1%
2.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.1%
12.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
55°F
293 sunny days/yr
How Smithton Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Smithton's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Smithton a Good Place to Live?
A
4.1 / 5.0 — Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Smithton residents earn a median household income of $114,453 , which is 52% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $48,873. The unemployment rate stands at 2.1% (42% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 4,856 business establishments, including 565 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Smithton is $251,600 , 11% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $299,940. Median rent is $857/month, with 51.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1998.
Safety & Crime
Smithton reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 391/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
38.2% of adults in Smithton hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(13% above the national average).
98.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Smithton has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C).
Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 45.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population3,512
Median Age48.1 yrs
Density779/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans11.0%
Economy
A+
Median Income$114,453
Per Capita$48,873
Unemployment2.1%
Poverty2.2%
County GDP$16,131M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,096
Housing
A+
Home Value$251,600
Rent$857
Ownership88.5%
Zillow$299,940
Housing Units1,496
Rent Burden51.0%
Crime
C+
Violent0/100K
Property391/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault0/100K
Burglary78/100K
Health
Obesity34.1%
Diabetes8.6%
Smoking12.9%
Heart Disease5.0%
Premature Death11,442/100K
Climate
Avg Temp55°F
Sunny Days293/yr
Rain45.6 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation472 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+38.2%
High School+98.0%
Graduate+14.7%
School Score5.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 45% / D 53%
Commute36 min
Broadband96.3%
Internet Speed124 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries16
Did You Know?
The median home in Smithton was built in 1998.
The nearest airport is St Louis Lambert International (31 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.450 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
10.2% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 124 Mbps.
There are 565 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 46 fatal vehicle crashes.
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