At a Glance
Median Income
$29,732
$22,482 per capita
Home Value
$86,000
Zillow: $170,771
Median Rent
$1,125/mo
37.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
7.9%
88.1% high school+
Unemployment
9.3%
16.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.8%
15.1% smoking rate
How Smyrna Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Smyrna's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Smyrna 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
Smyrna residents earn a median household income of $29,732 , which is 60% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $22,482. The unemployment rate stands at 9.3% (158% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 16.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,040 business establishments, including 91 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Smyrna is $86,000 , 69% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $170,771. Median rent is $1,125/month, with 37.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 107.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Education
7.9% of adults in Smyrna hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(77% below the national average).
88.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Smyrna has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C).
Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 42.1 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population163
Median Age43.9 yrs
Density679/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans10.7%
Economy
C
Median Income$29,732
Per Capita$22,482
Unemployment9.3%
Poverty16.3%
County GDP$3,066M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,234
Housing
A+
Home Value$86,000
Rent$1,125
Ownership58.7%
Zillow$170,771
Housing Units93
Rent Burden37.5%
Health
Obesity34.8%
Diabetes8.7%
Smoking15.1%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death10,172/100K
Climate
Avg Temp46°F
Rain42.1 in/yr
Elevation1,179 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+7.9%
High School+88.1%
Graduate+1.6%
School Score4.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 64% / D 36%
Commute16 min
Broadband88.0%
Internet Speed125 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries10
Did You Know?
The median home in Smyrna was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Albert S Nader Regional (28 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.416 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
22.7% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 125 Mbps.
The county recorded 9 fatal vehicle crashes.