Smithton, MO

Smithton, Missouri

Smithton, Missouri, in Pettis county, is 45 miles SW of Columbia, Missouri (center to center) and 85 miles E of Kansas City, Missouri. There are 510 residents in the city.

The People and Families of Smithton

In Smithton, about 59% of adults are married. The faces of Smithton are those of its large families.

Women are better represented than men in the city.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Smithton had a median family income of $38,125. Smithton is fortunate in that not many of its residents suffer poverty.

Political Inclinations

Smithton folks tended to give their money ($200) to George W. Bush in the 2004 Presidential race. More campaign money flowed to the Republican party than to competing parties.

Crime and Safety

Both violent crime and property crime are low in Smithton.

Smithton Housing

As of 2000, the share of housing units in Smithton that were owner-occupied was 84%. Compared to most cities in the state, the city has reasonable real estate taxes.

Commuting

In Smithton, 92% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Smithton strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Missouri):

Category	Trophy
Low Violent Crime (vs. Peers)	Top 2%
Affordability of Property Taxes (vs. Peers)	Top 14%

Comparative Profile of Smithton, MO

Comparing Smithton to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Missouri (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

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

Families

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

Wealth

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

Commute & Sprawl

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

Housing

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

Crime

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

Smithton Almanac

Smithton Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

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

Smithton Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Smithton, 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

Smithton High Schools (2004)

SMITHTON HIGH
505 S MYRTLE
660-343-5318
Serves 292 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 14.2

Smithton Colleges

(List of All Missouri Colleges)

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