At a Glance
Violent Crime
203/100K
3,866/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
30.4%
78.5% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
67.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.7%
16.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
57°F
305 sunny days/yr
How Smithtown Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Smithtown's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Smithtown a Good Place to Live?
C
2.2 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Safety & Crime
Smithtown reports 203 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 46% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,866/100K.
Education
30.4% of adults in Smithtown hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(10% below the national average).
78.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Smithtown has an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C).
Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 305 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 46.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Data Overview
People
Population168
Median Age15.9 yrs
Density125/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans79.0%
Economy
Median Income
Per Capita$18,399
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty67.4%
County GDP$1,334M
Avg Weekly Wage$868
Housing
Home Value
Rent
Ownership35.0%
Zillow$255,315
Housing Units81
Rent Burden30.8%
Crime
F
Violent203/100K
Property3,866/100K
Health
Obesity35.7%
Diabetes10.2%
Smoking16.6%
Heart Disease6.6%
Premature Death12,330/100K
Climate
Avg Temp57°F
Sunny Days305/yr
Rain46.6 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation1,099 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+30.4%
High School+78.5%
Graduate+5.7%
School Score5.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 81% / D 18%
Commute37 min
Broadband60.0%
Internet Speed247 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries4
Did You Know?
The median home in Smithtown was built in 1994.
The nearest airport is Piedmont Triad International (36 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.462 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
62.7% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 247 Mbps.
The county recorded 9 fatal vehicle crashes.
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