At a Glance
Median Income
$70,750
$35,664 per capita
Home Value
$186,000
Zillow: $264,816
Median Rent
$953/mo
28.2% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
31.3%
96.1% high school+
Unemployment
2.3%
4.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.8%
14.5% 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?
A
4.3 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Smithville residents earn a median household income of $70,750 , which is 6% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $35,664. The unemployment rate stands at 2.3% (36% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,024 business establishments, including 192 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Smithville is $186,000 , 34% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $264,816. Median rent is $953/month, with 28.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 92.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1964.
Education
31.3% of adults in Smithville hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(7% below the national average).
96.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Smithville has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C).
Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 36.9 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population1,339
Median Age38.7 yrs
Density1,080/mi²
Male / Female52% / 49%
Foreign Born0.4%
Veterans6.2%
Economy
A
Median Income$70,750
Per Capita$35,664
Unemployment2.3%
Poverty4.3%
County GDP$8,952M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,108
Housing
A+
Home Value$186,000
Rent$953
Ownership71.6%
Zillow$264,816
Housing Units589
Rent Burden28.2%
Health
Obesity36.8%
Diabetes9.8%
Smoking14.5%
Heart Disease5.4%
Premature Death8,918/100K
Climate
Avg Temp50°F
Rain36.9 in/yr
Elevation1,074 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+31.3%
High School+96.1%
Graduate+13.6%
School Score6.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 69% / D 30%
Commute16 min
Broadband92.9%
Internet Speed77 Mbps
EV Stations13
Libraries9
Did You Know?
The median home in Smithville was built in 1964.
The nearest airport is Akron-Canton Regional (22 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.413 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
11.3% of the population has a disability.
There are 192 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 16 fatal vehicle crashes.