Smithville, AR

Full City Profile · Arkansas · Sharp County County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
106 Population 158/sq mi density
$62,917 Median Income $27,114 per capita
$94,000 Home Value $151,205 Zillow
$850 Median Rent 51.0% income on rent
59°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$62,917 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$94,000 home value, $850/mo rent
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
10.5% bachelor's degree or higher

Smithville, AR

At a Glance

Median Income
$62,917
16% below
$27,114 per capita
Home Value
$94,000
67% below
Zillow: $151,205
Median Rent
$850/mo
27% below
51.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
10.5%
69% below
78.9% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
28.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.1%
25% above
18.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
59°F

How Smithville Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Smithville's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
84%
Home Value
33%
Rent
73%
Poverty
231%
Bachelor's
31%
Unemployment
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Smithville a Good Place to Live?

B
3.3 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Smithville residents earn a median household income of $62,917 , which is 16% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $27,114. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 28.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 405 business establishments, including 31 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Smithville is $94,000 , 67% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $151,205. Median rent is $850/month, with 51.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 86.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1979.

Education

10.5% of adults in Smithville hold a bachelor's degree or higher (69% below the national average). 78.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Smithville has an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 50.1 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population106
Median Age25.7 yrs
Density158/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born0.9%
Veterans1.3%

Economy

B
Median Income$62,917
Per Capita$27,114
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty28.6%
County GDP$580M
Avg Weekly Wage$740

Housing

A+
Home Value$94,000
Rent$850
Ownership63.2%
Zillow$151,205
Housing Units33
Rent Burden51.0%

Health

Obesity40.1%
Diabetes9.1%
Smoking18.7%
Heart Disease5.1%
Premature Death12,343/100K

Climate

Avg Temp59°F
Rain50.1 in/yr
Elevation337 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+10.5%
High School+78.9%
Graduate+2.1%
School Score5.4/10

Community

2024 VoteR 80% / D 18%
Commute41 min
Broadband73.7%
Internet Speed70 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries4

Did You Know?

Smithville was founded in 1808.
The median home in Smithville was built in 1979.
The nearest airport is Sharp County Regional (19 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.472 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
8.5% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.