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Smithton, PA

Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Westmoreland County County

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
388 Population 3,880/sq mi density
$56,250 Median Income $28,930 per capita
$104,800 Home Value $138,704 Zillow
$859 Median Rent 24.5% income on rent
52°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
272 Violent Crime/100K 1,939 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.5 / 5.0
$56,250 median income, 4.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$104,800 home value, $859/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
272 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
22.5% bachelor's degree or higher

Smithton, PA

At a Glance

Median Income
$56,250
25% below
$28,930 per capita
Home Value
$104,800
63% below
Zillow: $138,704
Median Rent
$859/mo
26% below
24.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
272/100K
29% below
1,939/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
22.5%
33% below
91.4% high school+
Unemployment
4.8%
33% above
33.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.9%
1% below
21.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F
275 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)

Income
75%
Home Value
37%
Rent
74%
Poverty
266%
Bachelor's
67%
Unemployment
133%
Crime
71%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Smithton a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.8 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Smithton residents earn a median household income of $56,250 , which is 25% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $28,930. The unemployment rate stands at 4.8% (33% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 33.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 9,132 business establishments, including 780 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Smithton is $104,800 , 63% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $138,704. Median rent is $859/month, with 24.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.

Safety & Crime

Smithton reports 272 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 29% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,939/100K.

Education

22.5% of adults in Smithton hold a bachelor's degree or higher (33% below the national average). 91.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.7/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Smithton has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 40.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Data Overview

People

Population388
Median Age40.8 yrs
Density3,880/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans11.9%

Economy

C+
Median Income$56,250
Per Capita$28,930
Unemployment4.8%
Poverty33.0%
County GDP$19,388M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,087

Housing

A+
Home Value$104,800
Rent$859
Ownership69.8%
Zillow$138,704
Housing Units177
Rent Burden24.5%

Crime

F
Violent272/100K
Property1,939/100K

Health

Obesity31.9%
Diabetes10.3%
Smoking21.8%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death8,507/100K

Climate

Avg Temp52°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain40.9 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation790 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+22.5%
High School+91.4%
Graduate+6.8%
School Score6.7/10

Community

2024 VoteR 64% / D 35%
Commute28 min
Broadband87.3%
Internet Speed167 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries22

Did You Know?

Smithton was founded in 1901.
The median home in Smithton was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Arnold Palmer Regional (19 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.451 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
23.7% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 167 Mbps.
There are 780 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 32 fatal vehicle crashes.