2011 Smithville, Mississippi EF5 tornado at peak intensity, 2011
Smithville’s story
180 years in pictures
The archive holds 6 old photos and papers going back to 2011.
- 1846Smithville is settled
SmithvilleMS
Trash day: ThursdayPhoto: Brian Stansberry · CC BY 4.0
Population
502
2025 Census estimate · −1.4% since 2020
Typical home
$189K
−1.7% in a year
Household income
$44K
median
Median age
34.7
years
Jobs based here
232
Balanced
Is Smithville a good place to live?
Smithville’s average trip to work is 30 minutes, against 23 minutes in Mississippi’s towns and 25 minutes across U.S. towns. Among 102 Mississippi towns, just 6 have a lower share of adults with a bachelor’s degree than Smithville. Smithville has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
What makes Smithville stand out
Where Smithville beats most towns.
Small town
502 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
Getting set up
The full setup list →Moving to Smithville: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Smithville, and how to reach them.
PowerMonroe County Elec Power Assn13.2¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterTown of Smithville water system1 health-based violation in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet5 providers100% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpThursdayTrash dayTown site
Register to voteIn personMississippi has no online registration; you can register in person until 30 days before Election Day or by mail (postmarked 30 days before).vote.govWho runs elections hereMonroe County RegistrarMonroe County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Sep 2023
ZIP code3887038870 100%Census 2020
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Nov 18, 2024.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Smithville.
Schools
The schools Smithville’s kids attend
Its public schools are run by the Monroe County School District. Its one school is below. The largest public high school is Smithville School, with 540 students.
| School | Level | Students | Letter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smithville SchoolLargest public high schoolGrades K–12 | Grades K–12 | 540 | A− |
NCES · EDFacts
Climate
In Smithville, expect mild winters and hot summers
Smithville has mild winters and warm summers, with plenty of rain. At 91°F, Smithville’s July high is where Mississippi’s towns sit at 91°F and U.S. towns at 85°F.
91°summer high
Typical low → high °F
Winter34–55°
Spring50–74°
Summer69–90°
Fall51–75°
Oct 31
typical first frost
Apr 1
typical last frost
+0.3°
vs. the 20th-century average
91°
typical summer high
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Work & commute
Most working residents commute out of Smithville
Most working residents leave Smithville for work: only 6% work in town. Since 2013, Smithville has added 150 jobs, to 232 in 2023. The median household income in Smithville is $44,000.
6%work in town
| Smithville | Mississippi towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $44,000 | $50,000 | $80,000 |
| Working residents who work in town | 6.4% | 19% | 8% |
| Below the poverty line | 15% | 21% | 9.6% |
Where working residents work
In Smithville6%
Amory18%
Tupelo17%
Aberdeen11%
Fulton8%
19 mi
median commute distance
232
jobs based in Smithville
Balanced
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Safety
Crime reported in Smithville
No violent or property crimes were reported in Smithville in 2025. In a town this small, a few incidents move the numbers a lot, so rates aren't shown.
Smithville is small, so we show counts rather than rates.
0
violent crimes reported in 2025
0
property crimes reported in 2025
FBI crime data, 2025 · crimes reported to police
Health
How healthy Smithville is
Smithville beats the Mississippi average on 13 of 31 CDC measures and trails it on 1. 11% of adults worry about having enough food in Smithville. Among 102 Mississippi towns, just 6 have a lower share of adults who sleep under 7 hours than Smithville.
| Smithville | Mississippi towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Food insecurity (CDC PLACES) | 11% | 24% | 14% |
| Sleep under 7 hours (CDC PLACES) | 33% | 39% | 36% |
| Fair or poor health (CDC PLACES) | 18% | 27% | 19% |
| Diabetes (CDC PLACES) | 11% | 16% | 12% |
31 measures vs. Mississippi
13 better17 too close to call1 worse
| What stands out | Smithville | MS |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults facing a utility shut-off | 4.8% | 11.2% |
| Fewer adults facing food insecurity | 10.5% | 22.4% |
| More adults who have had cancer | 10% | 7.6% |
North Mississippi Medical Center-Gilmore Amory
7.9 mi away · emergency room
3 of 3
care shortages: primary care, dental, mental health
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Natural hazards
Moderate risk in Smithville, with cold waves at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is lower than in 54% of U.S. communities.
46risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Cold wavesInland floodingTornadoes
6
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Housing
Homes in Smithville are worth about $189K, by Zillow’s estimate
The typical Smithville home is worth about $189,000, down 1.7% in a year, close to the Mississippi typical home. Smithville’s median rent is $752 a month.
$189KZillow home value
| Smithville | Mississippi towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median rent | $752 a month | $905 a month | $1,185 a month |
| Households that own their home | 72% | 62% | 73% |
Typical home value
Smithville$189K
Mississippi$195K
−1.7%
value change, 1 year
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Smithville
19pages on Smithville
The big questions
Out and about
The story
After high school
Colleges nearby
1 within 15 miles of the center of Smithville
About 3 of every 100 Smithville residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Mississippi.
About Smithville
Town in Mississippi, United States
Smithville is a town in Monroe County, Mississippi, United States. The population was 509 at the 2020 census, down from 942 in 2010.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Area
- 1.6 sq mi
- Elevation
- 262 ft
- ZIP code
- 38870
- Area code
- 662
Questions about Smithville
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Smithville, MS a good place to live?
Smithville has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.