Smithville, TX

Texas · Metropolitan · City

2.9 Fair / 5.0
4,032 Population
$56,031 Median Income
$255,600 Home Value
$799 Median Rent
69°F Avg Temperature
304 Violent Crime / 100K
44.4 yrs Median Age
22.5% Bachelor's Degree+
2.9
Overall
3.6
Economy
4.1
Affordability
1.0
Safety
2.8
Education

People

Population4,032
Median Age44.4 yrs
Density974/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Largest GroupWhite 72.1%

Economy

3.6/5
Median Income$56,031
Per Capita Income$37,484
Unemployment3.3%
Poverty Rate11.2%
County GDP$4,320M

Housing

4.1/5
Home Value (Census)$255,600
Zillow Value$329,259
Median Rent$799
Ownership RateN/A
HUD Fair Rent (2BR)$1,149

Health

Obesity40.8%
Diabetes11.5%
Depression25.0%
UninsuredN/A
SmokingN/A

Crime

1.0/5
Violent Crime304/100K
Property Crime2,530/100K
Murder25.3/100K
Vehicle Theft227.7/100K

Climate

Avg Temp69°F
Jan / Jul51° / 84°
Rain37 in/yr
Snow0 in/yr
Air QualityAQI 42 (Good)

Education

2.8/5
Bachelor's+22.5%
High School+88.2%
Graduate Degree+N/A
School Quality5.10
Libraries (County)3

Community

2024 VoteR 59% / D 40%
Commute29 min
Work From Home7.4%
BroadbandN/A

How Smithville Compares to the U.S. Average

Median Income$56,031
Home Value$255,600
Median Rent$799
Poverty Rate11.2%
Bachelor's Degree+22.5%
Unemployment3.3%
Violent Crime303.6 /100K
Avg Temperature68.5°F

Population & Age

Total Population4,032
Population Density974 per sq mi
Median Age44.4 years
Male49.4%
Female50.6%
Male 49.4%
Female 50.6%

Race & Ethnicity

White 72.1% Black 8.4% Hispanic 2.8% Other 16.7%
White72.1%
Black or African American8.4%
Hispanic or Latino2.8%
Asian0.0%
Other Races16.7%

Language

English Only89.8%
Spanish Speakers10.2%
English 89.8% Spanish 10.2%

Social Characteristics

Disability16.2%
Health Insurance86.8%

Income

25% below avg
Median Household Income$56,031
Per Capita Income$37,484
Avg Weekly Wage (County)$1,041
IRS Avg Adjusted Gross Income$73,386

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment Rate3.3%
Poverty Rate11.2%
Total Establishments (County)1,830
County GDP$4,320M

Business & Industry (County)

Restaurants & Accommodation171
Healthcare Facilities169
Retail Stores224
Manufacturing84
Total Establishments1,830

Industry Mix

Restaurants 171 Healthcare 169 Retail 224 Manufacturing 84

Tax & Cost of Living

IRS Avg AGI$73,386
Avg Property Tax Paid$8,248

Commute & Transportation

Mean Commute Time28.5 min
Work From Home7.4%

Walkability & Transit Scores

Home Values

9% below avg
Median Home Value (Census)$255,600
Zillow Home Value Index$329,259

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$308,550
Price Per Sq Ft$205
Homes Sold (month)3
Sale-to-List Ratio95.3%
Price Drops43.9%
Active Inventory41

Ownership & Housing Stock

Owner-Occupied62.5%

Rental Costs

31% below avg
Median Rent (Census)$799

HUD Fair Market Rent (FY2026)

Studio$887
1 Bedroom$935
2 Bedroom$1,149
3 Bedroom$1,497
4 Bedroom$1,733

Property Tax

Avg Property Tax Paid (IRS)$8,248
Effective Tax Rate (est.)3.23%

Chronic Conditions

Obesity40.8%
Diabetes11.5%
Heart Disease5.7%
High Blood Pressure34.0%
Asthma10.6%
COPD6.8%
Stroke3.3%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking18.3%
Physical Inactivity29.2%
Depression25.0%
Mental Distress (14+ days)19.3%
Physical Distress (14+ days)14.0%

Healthcare Access

Health Insurance Coverage86.8%
Regular Checkup73.1%
Premature Death Rate8,981 per 100K

Food & Exercise Access

Food Environment Index7.7 / 10
Exercise Access48.2%
Healthcare Facilities (County)169
Restaurants (County)171

Violent Crime (per 100,000)

Total Violent Crime303.6 /100K
Murder & Manslaughter25.3 /100K
Rape50.6 /100K
Robbery25.3 /100K
Aggravated Assault202.4 /100K

Property Crime (per 100,000)

Total Property Crime2,529.7 /100K
Burglary455.4 /100K
Larceny/Theft1,846.7 /100K
Motor Vehicle Theft227.7 /100K
Arson25.3 per 100K

Traffic & Disaster Safety

Fatal Vehicle Crashes (County, 2022)23
FEMA Disaster Declarations91

Temperature

51°F Jan 84°F Jul
January Average51°F (10°C)
July Average84°F (29°C)
Annual Average68.5°F

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Precipitation37.1 in
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches

Air Quality (EPA)

AQI Median42.0
AQI CategoryGood

Geography & Location

Land Area4.1 sq mi (10.7 km²)
Population Density974 per sq mi
Latitude30.0080°
Longitude-97.1523°
County FIPS48021

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 58.6%
D 40.2%

Republican +18.4 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+22.5%
High School+88.2%
School Test Score (SEDA)5.10

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 1Metro — Counties in metro areas of 1 million+
Population Density974 per sq mi
Land Area4.1 sq mi

Infrastructure & Connectivity

Public Libraries (County)3

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Vehicle Crashes (County)23
FEMA Disaster Declarations91

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