What are the schools like in Smithville, TX?

Smithville is served primarily by SMITHVILLE ISD. The district operates 2 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 2 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 15.4:1.

What is the median household income in Smithville?

The median household income in Smithville, TX is $56,627 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 4.5%.

What is the weather like in Smithville, TX?

Smithville has an average high temperature of 62.8°F in January and 95.4°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 37.1 inches.

Smithville, TX Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Smithville, TX affordable or expensive?

Smithville's cost of living index is 98, where 100 represents the national average. This means Smithville is 2% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $222,200 and the median rent is $762 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Smithville, TX?

Smithville has a violent crime rate of 95.6 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 549.5 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Smithville, TX a Good Place to Live?

Smithville is a small town of 3,975 in Texas, with a median household income of $56,627 and a 4.5% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 98 (US average = 100), which is 2% below the national average.

Strengths: Smithville stands out for below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime.

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Smithville is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Smithville 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: 97.6

Smithville's overall cost of living index is 97.6, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Smithville costs roughly 2% less than the average American city.

Metric	Smithville, TX	National Avg
Median Home Value	$222,200	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$762	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	68.2%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$56,627	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Smithville's violent crime rate is 95.6 per 100,000 residents — 75% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

95.6 /100k

Property Crime

549.5 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Smithville is served primarily by SMITHVILLE ISD. The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.4:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Smithville, TX	National Avg
School District	SMITHVILLE ISD	—
Elementary Schools	2	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	2	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	15.4:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	22.3%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	86.8%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Smithville sees average highs of 62.8°F in January and 95.4°F in July, with 37.1 inches of annual precipitation .

Metric	Smithville, TX
Average High — January	62.8°F
Average High — July	95.4°F
Annual Precipitation	37.1"
Annual Snowfall	Trace / None

Demographics

Metric	Smithville, TX	National Avg
Population	3,975	—
Median Age	45.7	38.9
Unemployment Rate	4.5%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	30.0 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	74.7%	59.3%
Black or African American	9.7%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	9.1%	18.9%
Asian	0.1%	6.3%
Under 18	19.1%	22.2%
65 and over	22.0%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

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Smithville vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Smithville, TX affordable or expensive?

Smithville's cost of living index is 98, where 100 is the national average. That makes Smithville roughly 2% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $222,200 and median rent is $762/month.

What is the crime rate in Smithville, TX?

Smithville's violent crime rate is 95.6 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 549.5 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Smithville?

Public schools in Smithville are operated by SMITHVILLE ISD. The district has 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.4:1. 22.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Smithville, TX a good place to live?

Smithville, TX has a population of 3,975, a median household income of $56,627, and an unemployment rate of 4.5%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Smithville?

Smithville averages 62.8°F in January and 95.4°F in July. Annual rainfall is 37.1 inches . Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What is the population of Smithville?

The population of Smithville, Texas is 3,975 with a median age of 45.7. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Smithville?

Key numbers for living in Smithville: cost of living index 98 (100 = US average), median home $222,200, median household income $56,627, crime index 26 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Smithville side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.