Smithton is a small town of 514 in Missouri, with a median household income of $50,156
and a 6.0% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 90 (US average = 100), which is
10% below the national average.
Strengths:
Smithton stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B+).
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Smithton is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Smithton 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: 89.6
Smithton's overall cost of living index is 89.6,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Smithton costs roughly 10% less than the average American city.
Metric
Smithton, MO
National Avg
Median Home Value
$87,400
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$867
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
80.1%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$50,156
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Safer than Average
Smithton's violent crime rate is 304.7 per 100,000 residents
— 20% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
304.7 /100k
Property Crime
1445.5 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Smithton is served primarily by SMITHTON R-VI.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.7:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Smithton, MO
National Avg
School District
SMITHTON R-VI
—
Elementary Schools
1
—
Middle Schools
N/A
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
10.7:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
9.5%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
89.4%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Smithton sees average highs of 38.6°F in January
and 87.3°F in July,
with 36.2 inches of annual precipitation
and 13.1 inches of snow per year.
Smithton's cost of living index is 90, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Smithton roughly 10% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $87,400 and median rent is $867/month.
Smithton's violent crime rate is 304.7 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1445.5 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Smithton are operated by SMITHTON R-VI.
The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.7:1. 9.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Smithton, MO has a population of 514, a median household income of $50,156, and an unemployment rate of 6.0%.
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.
Smithton averages 38.6°F in January and 87.3°F in July. Annual rainfall is 36.2 inches
with about 13.1 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Smithton, MO is covered by 1 ZIP code: 65350.
The population of Smithton, Missouri is 514 with a median age of 39.1. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Smithton: cost of living index 90 (100 = US average), median home $87,400, median household income $50,156, crime index 76 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Smithton side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.