Smithville, MS

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 5/10
home Housing 10/10
visibility Safety 10/10
local_library Schools 6/10
local_airport Airports 2/10
school Colleges 1/10
accessibility Hospitals 2/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Lengthy Commutes. Commutes are often time-consuming due to distance, congestion, or limited transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Extremely Affordable. The area offers very low housing costs and an overall cost of living that is highly accessible for most budgets.
visibility Safety
Secure and Stable. The area has very low levels of violent and property crime, offering a highly secure environment for residents.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
school Colleges
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
local_library Schools
Strong Performance. Well-regarded schools with above-average academic outcomes, dependable graduation success, and solid support for college preparation.

Residents

Population
565 332.4M (US)
Median Age
46.6 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
54.4% 64% (US)
College-Educated
11.2% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$40,268 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
79.5% 88% (US)
Average Commute
33 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
2.7% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$91,200 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$328 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$503 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
51.4% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Monroe County
1
Mississippi
2
United States
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Monroe County
2
Mississippi
4
United States
4

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 31% of residents leaning left and 67% leaning right.

Liberal (31%) (67%) Conservative

Climate

Humid subtropical climate. Hot humid summers and mild winters with precipitation in all seasons. See monthly weather averages below.

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 5 0 40
Feb 5 0 44
Mar 5 0 52
Apr 5 0 60
May 5 0 69
Jun 5 0 76
Jul 4 0 79
Aug 4 0 79
Sep 4 0 73
Oct 4 0 62
Nov 5 0 52
Dec 5 0 43

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

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Schools

Smithville High School
<1 miles, E · 4.1star
East Amory School
6 miles, SW · 3.2star
Amory High School
6 miles, SW · 4.6star
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Colleges

Itawamba Community College
14 miles, N · 1.4star
Mississippi University for Women
40 miles, SW · 1.9star
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Hospitals

North Mississippi Medical Center
22 miles, NW · 3.2star
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Airports

Memphis International Airport
112 miles, NW · 2.8star
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