At a Glance
Median Income
$56,031
$37,484 per capita
Home Value
$255,600
Zillow: $329,259
Median Rent
$799/mo
23.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
44/100K
1,358/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
22.5%
88.2% high school+
Unemployment
3.3%
11.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.8%
15.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
69°F
303 sunny days/yr
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+
2.9 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Smithville residents earn a median household income of $56,031 , which is 25% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $37,484. The unemployment rate stands at 3.3% (8% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 11.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,830 business establishments, including 171 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Smithville is $255,600 , 9% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $329,259. Median rent is $799/month, with 23.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1975.
Safety & Crime
Smithville reports 44 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 88% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,358/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
22.5% of adults in Smithville hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(33% below the national average).
88.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Smithville has an average annual temperature of 69°F (20°C).
Winters average 51°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. The area gets 303 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 37.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
Data Overview
People
Population4,032
Median Age44.4 yrs
Density974/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans8.0%
Economy
B+
Median Income$56,031
Per Capita$37,484
Unemployment3.3%
Poverty11.2%
County GDP$4,320M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,041
Housing
A
Home Value$255,600
Rent$799
Ownership62.5%
Zillow$329,259
Housing Units2,046
Rent Burden23.5%
Crime
F
Violent44/100K
Property1,358/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault44/100K
Burglary241/100K
Health
Obesity40.8%
Diabetes11.5%
Smoking15.2%
Heart Disease5.7%
Premature Death8,981/100K
Climate
Avg Temp69°F
Sunny Days303/yr
Rain37.1 in/yr
AQI42 (Good)
Elevation348 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+22.5%
High School+88.2%
Graduate+7.6%
School Score4.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 59% / D 40%
Commute29 min
Broadband86.1%
Internet Speed91 Mbps
EV Stations7
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Smithville was built in 1975.
The nearest airport is Austin-Bergstrom International (34 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.422 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
16.2% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 171 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 23 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.
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