Smith Center, KS

Smith Center, Kansas

Smith Center, Kansas, in Smith county, is 132 miles SW of Lincoln, Nebraska (center to center) and 164 miles NW of Wichita, Kansas. As of the year 2000 census, 1,931 people lived in Smith Center.

The People and Families of Smith Center

In Smith Center, about 60% of adults are married. Smith Center is a place where you'll find a lot of people living alone in their apartments or homes. It's not a place just for families.

In the city, females are somewhat more common than males. If you spend a lot of time in Smith Center, you'll notice that retired and elderly people are a common sight.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Smith Center had a median family income of $36,316.

Political Inclinations

Across all electoral races, the Democratic party attracted the most donations from Smith Center.

Crime and Safety

A low crime rate is one of the plusses in the city.

Smith Center Housing

An estimated 77% of living spaces in Smith Center are occupied by their owners, not by renters. In general, the city offers inexpensive rents.

Commuting

In Smith Center, 87% of commuters drive to work. Walking to work is pretty rare in Smith Center. You might spend less time in the car if you live in the city; people report shorter commutes than most.

High Points

Smith Center strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Kansas):

Category	Trophy
Short Commute Times (vs. Peers)	Top 1%
Affordability of Rents (vs. Peers)	Top 9%
Low Violent Crime (vs. Peers)	Top 17%

Comparative Profile of Smith Center, KS

Comparing Smith Center to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Kansas (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Senior Citizens
Age of the Population
Female Share of the Population
Well-Paid Single Men
Male Share of the Population
Children Under 5 Years Old
Racial Diversity

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Portion of People Married
Average Household Size

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
College Educated Adults
People Above Poverty
People in Middle Class or Better
Median Family Income

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Short Commute Times
Working at Home
Public Transportation Use
Walking and Biking to Work

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Affordability of Rents
People Living Alone
Affordability of Property Taxes
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
Housing Recently Built
Seasonal and Vacation Housing

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Violent Crime
Low Property Crime

Smith Center Almanac

Smith Center Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Smith Center Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Smith Center, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Nearby Cities and Towns

Smith Center Public Libraries

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Smith Center Hospitals

SMITH COUNTY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
(Government - Local)
614 S MAIN STREET
(785) 282-6845
Emergency Service: Yes

Smith Center High Schools (2004)

SMITH CENTER JR SR HIGH
300 SCHOOL AVE
785-282-6609
Serves 241 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 10.1

Smith Center Colleges

(List of All Kansas Colleges)

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