At a Glance
Median Income
$46,042
$29,362 per capita
Home Value
$60,000
Zillow: $143,621
Median Rent
$980/mo
51.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
14.7%
72.9% high school+
Unemployment
1.0%
12.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.5%
13.7% smoking rate
How Smyer Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Smyer's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Smyer a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.6 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Smyer residents earn a median household income of $46,042 , which is 39% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $29,362. The unemployment rate stands at 1.0% (72% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 12.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 614 business establishments, including 44 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Smyer is $60,000 , 79% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $143,621. Median rent is $980/month, with 51.0% 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 1992.
Education
14.7% of adults in Smyer hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(56% below the national average).
72.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Smyer has an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C).
Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 18.8 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population398
Median Age38.9 yrs
Density498/mi²
Male / Female40% / 60%
Foreign Born0.5%
Veterans2.8%
Economy
B+
Median Income$46,042
Per Capita$29,362
Unemployment1.0%
Poverty12.4%
County GDP$1,916M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,257
Housing
A+
Home Value$60,000
Rent$980
Ownership76.4%
Zillow$143,621
Housing Units173
Rent Burden51.0%
Health
Obesity34.5%
Diabetes11.1%
Smoking13.7%
Heart Disease5.3%
Premature Death13,651/100K
Climate
Avg Temp59°F
Rain18.8 in/yr
Elevation3,390 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+14.7%
High School+72.9%
Graduate+2.5%
School Score5.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 83% / D 17%
Commute22 min
Broadband62.4%
Internet Speed29 Mbps
EV Stations30
Libraries2
Did You Know?
The median home in Smyer was built in 1992.
The nearest airport is Lubbock Preston Smith International (20 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.442 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
24.6% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.