Smiths Grove is a small town of 707 in Kentucky, with a median household income of $53,750
and a 5.0% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 90 (US average = 100), which is
10% below the national average.
Strengths:
Smiths Grove stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B-).
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Smiths Grove is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Smiths Grove city data on this page comes from official government sources —
the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.
Cost of Living
Index: 90.5
Smiths Grove's overall cost of living index is 90.5,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Smiths Grove costs roughly 10% less than the average American city.
Metric
Smiths Grove, KY
National Avg
Median Home Value
$139,900
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$1,038
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
77.3%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$53,750
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Near National Average
Smiths Grove's violent crime rate is 247.5 per 100,000 residents
— 35% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
247.5 /100k
Property Crime
4579.2 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Smiths Grove is served primarily by Edmonson County.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.7:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Smiths Grove, KY
National Avg
School District
Edmonson County
—
Elementary Schools
2
—
Middle Schools
2
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
15.7:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
12.6%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
82.1%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Smiths Grove sees average highs of 47.9°F in January
and 91.0°F in July,
with 52.1 inches of annual precipitation
and 4.0 inches of snow per year.
Smiths Grove's cost of living index is 90, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Smiths Grove roughly 10% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $139,900 and median rent is $1,038/month.
Smiths Grove's violent crime rate is 247.5 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 4579.2 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Smiths Grove are operated by Edmonson County.
The district has 2 elementary, 2 middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.7:1. 12.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Smiths Grove, KY has a population of 707, a median household income of $53,750, and an unemployment rate of 5.0%.
It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Smiths Grove averages 47.9°F in January and 91.0°F in July. Annual rainfall is 52.1 inches
with about 4.0 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Smiths Grove, KY is covered by 1 ZIP code: 42171.
The population of Smiths Grove, Kentucky is 707 with a median age of 49.2. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Smiths Grove: cost of living index 90 (100 = US average), median home $139,900, median household income $53,750, crime index 126 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Smiths Grove side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
