Smith County, KS
Living in Smith County
Bikeability24
Walkability62
Commute100
Public Transit25
Affordability98
Public Safety96
Airports1
Hospitals78
Colleges32
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools24
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
3.6kPopulation-307 (2010–19)
51 y Median Age+1 (2010–19)
22%College-Educated+7% (2010–19)
65%Family Households-7% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years16%
15 to 34 years18%
35 to 54 years21%
55 to 74 years30%
75 years and over14%
Diversity
Asian1%
Black<1%
Caucasian95%
Hispanic or Latino2%
Multiracial1%
Native American1%
Education
Less than high school7%
High school graduate36%
Some College35%
Bachelor's degree17%
Graduate degree5%
Households
Family household65%
Householder living alone29%
Householder not living alone6%
Economy
$43kMedian Household Income+$3.6k (2010–19)
89%Above Poverty+2% (2010–19)
16 mi Average Commute
88%Lived Here Last Year-3% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K25%
$25K to $49K32%
$50K to $74K16%
$75K to $99K12%
$100K to $124K6%
$125K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K or more3%
Employers
Government12%
Private sector63%
Self-employed13%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance15%
Factory and transportation10%
Mgt, science, and arts37%
Sales and office21%
Service17%
Commute
Car, truck, or van88%
Public transportation<1%
Walked6%
Worked at home5%
Housing
$70kMedian Home Value+$12k (2010–19)
5%Built 2000 or Later
$311Median Monthly Rent+$67 (2010–19)
58%Owner-Occupied-8% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached<1%
1 unit, detached93%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later<1%
Built 2010 to 2013<1%
Built 2000 to 20094%
Built 1990 to 19992%
Built 1980 to 19896%
Built 1970 to 197915%
Built 1960 to 196911%
Built 1950 to 19599%
Built 1940 to 19497%
Built 1939 or earlier45%
Home Value
Less than $50K36%
$50K to $99K33%
$100K to $149K14%
$150K to $199K6%
$200K to $249K3%
$250K to $299K2%
$300K to $399K2%
$400K to $499K1%
$500K to $749K2%
$750K to $999K<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity11%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas19%
Utility gas63%
Wood7%
Crime
Violent Crime in Smith County
United States45
Kansas56
Property Crime in Smith County
United States48
Kansas58
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (19%)(77%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton15%
Donald Trump81%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 27 | 1 | 5 |
| Feb | 31 | 1 | 6 |
| Mar | 41 | 2 | 3 |
| Apr | 52 | 2 | 1 |
| May | 62 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 73 | 3 | 0 |
| Jul | 79 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 76 | 3 | 0 |
| Sep | 67 | 2 | 0 |
| Oct | 54 | 2 | 0 |
| Nov | 40 | 1 | 2 |
| Dec | 29 | 1 | 5 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Smith County
Excessive Heat6
Inland Flooding42
Tornado36
Blizzard6
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Smith County, KS
Private Schools
Private Schools near Smith County, KS
Tipton Catholic High School
35 miles, SE
St John's Grade School
43 miles, SE
St John's Catholic School
43 miles, SE
All Saints Catholic School
55 miles, NW
Colleges
Colleges near Smith County, KS
Hastings College
60 miles, N
University of Nebraska at Kearney
65 miles, N
Fort Hays State University
70 miles, SW
Kansas Wesleyan University
92 miles, SE
Hospitals
Hospitals near Smith County, KS
Smith County Memorial Hospital
1 miles, E
Franklin County Memorial Hospital
24 miles, N
Osborne County Memorial Hospital
24 miles, S
Webster County Community Hospital
25 miles, NE
Airports
Airports near Smith County, KS
Kearney Regional Airport
66 miles, N
Hays Regional Airport
70 miles, S
Central Nebraska Regional Airport
85 miles, N
Salina Regional Airport
92 miles, SE