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Smithton, MO


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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):

CategoryTrophy
Low Violent Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 2%trophySmithton Low Violent Crime
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 14%Smithton Affordability of Property Taxes

Comparative Profile of Smithton, MO

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

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Female Share of the Population97
Children Under 5 Years Old54
Well-Paid Single Men34
Male Share of the Population34
Racial Diversity22
Senior Citizens22
Age of the Population22

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size99
Portion of People Married68

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty89
People in Middle Class or Better88
College Educated Adults56
Median Family Income46

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use89
Walking and Biking to Work77
Short Commute Times76
Working at Home67

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes99
Affordability of Rents65
Housing Recently Built32
People Living Alone32
Seasonal and Vacation Housing21
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals11

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime1010
Low Property Crime77
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