At a Glance
Home Value
$111,500
Zillow: $157,283
Median Rent
$941/mo
32.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
13.6%
73.3% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
2.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
44.8%
14.4% smoking rate
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Smithville a Good Place to Live?
C
2.1 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Smithville is $111,500 , 60% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $157,283. Median rent is $941/month, with 32.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 96.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1984.
Education
13.6% of adults in Smithville hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(60% below the national average).
73.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Smithville has an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C).
Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 53.4 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population303
Median Age38.3 yrs
Density119/mi²
Male / Female50% / 51%
Foreign Born0.7%
Veterans8.2%
Economy
Median Income
Per Capita$24,924
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty2.3%
County GDP$1,099M
Avg Weekly Wage$926
Housing
Home Value$111,500
Rent$941
Ownership54.2%
Zillow$157,283
Housing Units249
Rent Burden32.5%
Health
Obesity44.8%
Diabetes13.7%
Smoking14.4%
Heart Disease5.1%
Premature Death8,773/100K
Climate
Avg Temp64°F
Rain53.4 in/yr
Elevation320 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+13.6%
High School+73.3%
Graduate+7.8%
School Score5.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 72% / D 28%
Commute31 min
Broadband86.7%
Internet Speed104 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries4
Did You Know?
The median home in Smithville was built in 1984.
The nearest airport is Southwest Georgia Regional (26 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.366 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
14.9% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 104 Mbps.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.