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Smithville, TN
Full City Profile · Tennessee · DeKalb County County
Smithville, TN
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 $29,507 , which is 61% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $17,349. The unemployment rate stands at 3.3% (8% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 26.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 467 business establishments, including 25 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Smithville is $153,500 , 46% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $278,386. Median rent is $676/month, with 32.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 91.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1974.
Safety & Crime
Smithville reports 435 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 14% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,444/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
14.2% of adults in Smithville hold a bachelor's degree or higher (58% below the national average). 65.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Smithville has an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 57.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.