Smithville, MO

Smithville, Missouri

Smithville, Missouri is 19 miles N of Kansas City, Missouri. It is in Clay county. The city is part of the Kansas City metro area. The population of Smithville is 5,514.

The People and Families of Smithville

In Smithville, about 66% of adults are married. Smithville, compared to the great majority of similar-sized cities, is characterized by married couples rather than single adults. Kids are seemingly everywhere in the city.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Smithville had a median family income of $58,966. Smithville is one of the richer cities in Missouri. A large stable middle class is one of the strengths of the city. There aren't a lot of poor people in Smithville. The people of the city can point with pride to the large number of college graduates in the the city.

Political Inclinations

Among Smithville political contributors, George W. Bush was favored among Presidential candidates in 2004, with $6,850. The Republican party attracted the largest share of donations from the city.

Crime and Safety

Crime is quite low in Smithville.

Smithville Housing

Of the housing in Smithville, approximately 78% is occupied by their owners. Newer housing units are not uncommon in the city. Real estate taxes per home are higher in Smithville than most places in Missouri.

Commuting

In Smithville, 96% of commuters drive to work. It's harder to live without a car in the city than most cities its size.

High Points

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

Category	Trophy
Median Family Income (vs. State)	Top 11%
Low Violent Crime (vs. Peers)	Top 11%
Low Rate of Poverty (vs. State)	Top 11%
People in Middle Class or Better (vs. State)	Top 12%
Well-Paid Single Women (vs. State)	Top 14%
Well-Paid Single Men (vs. State)	Top 15%

Comparative Profile of Smithville, MO

Comparing Smithville 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
Children Under 5 Years Old
Well-Paid Single Women
Well-Paid Single Men
Female Share of the Population
Male Share of the Population
Senior Citizens
Age of the Population
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
People Above Poverty
People in Middle Class or Better
Median Family Income
College Educated Adults

Commute & Sprawl

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

Housing

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

Crime

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

Smithville Almanac

Smithville Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

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

Smithville Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Political Contributions (2004)

Money donated by Smithville residents to parties and candidates for the 2004 elections.

by Political Party

by Presidential Candidate

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Smithville, 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

Smithville High Schools (2004)

SMITHVILLE HIGH
645 S COMMERCIAL AVE
816-532-0405
Serves 546 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 16

Smithville Colleges

(List of All Missouri Colleges)

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