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Smithville, MS
Full City Profile · Mississippi · Itawamba County County
Smithville, MS
At a Glance
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)
Is Smithville a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Smithville residents earn a median household income of $40,268 , which is 46% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $21,864. The unemployment rate stands at 5.2% (44% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 18.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 406 business establishments, including 39 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Smithville is $91,200 , 68% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $180,750. Median rent is $670/month, with 25.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 87.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1970.
Safety & Crime
Smithville reports 98 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 74% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 3,903/100K.
Education
11.2% of adults in Smithville hold a bachelor's degree or higher (67% below the national average). 88.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Smithville has an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 302 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 61.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.