Smithton, MO

Full City Profile · Missouri

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
509 Population 1,697/sq mi density
$51,875 Median Income $26,007 per capita
$87,500 Home Value $254,075 Zillow
$920 Median Rent 37.0% income on rent
55°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$51,875 median income, 2.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$87,500 home value, $920/mo rent
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
13.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Smithton, MO

At a Glance

Median Income
$51,875
31% below
$26,007 per capita
Home Value
$87,500
69% below
Zillow: $254,075
Median Rent
$920/mo
21% below
37.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
13.3%
61% below
88.0% high school+
Unemployment
2.8%
22% below
1.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.6%
8% above
17.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
55°F

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)

Income
69%
Home Value
31%
Rent
79%
Poverty
11%
Bachelor's
39%
Unemployment
78%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Smithton 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

Smithton residents earn a median household income of $51,875 , which is 31% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $26,007. The unemployment rate stands at 2.8% (22% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.4% of residents live below the poverty line.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Smithton is $87,500 , 69% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $254,075. Median rent is $920/month, with 37.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 90.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1968.

Education

13.3% of adults in Smithton hold a bachelor's degree or higher (61% below the national average). 88.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Smithton has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 36.2 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population509
Median Age36.7 yrs
Density1,697/mi²
Male / Female51% / 50%
Foreign Born2.8%
Veterans6.8%

Economy

B+
Median Income$51,875
Per Capita$26,007
Unemployment2.8%
Poverty1.4%

Housing

A+
Home Value$87,500
Rent$920
Ownership87.6%
Zillow$254,075
Housing Units223
Rent Burden37.0%

Health

Obesity34.6%
Diabetes9.8%
Smoking17.6%
Heart Disease5.8%

Climate

Avg Temp55°F
Rain36.2 in/yr
Elevation886 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+13.3%
High School+88.0%
Graduate+4.6%
School Score5.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%
Commute31 min
Broadband93.8%
EV Stations10

Did You Know?

The median home in Smithton was built in 1968.
The nearest airport is Sedalia Regional (5 miles).
15.8% of the population has a disability.