Smith County, TX
Living in Smith County
Bikeability17
Walkability10
Commute62
Public Transit8
Affordability68
Public Safety67
Airports24
Hospitals66
Colleges20
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools40
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
227kPopulation+24k (2010–19)
37 y Median Age+1 (2010–19)
26%College-Educated+1% (2010–19)
69%Family Households
Age
Under 14 years21%
15 to 34 years28%
35 to 54 years24%
55 to 74 years21%
75 years and over7%
Diversity
Asian2%
Black17%
Caucasian60%
Hispanic or Latino20%
Multiracial1%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school14%
High school graduate23%
Some College36%
Bachelor's degree18%
Graduate degree9%
Households
Family household69%
Householder living alone26%
Householder not living alone5%
Economy
$57kMedian Household Income+$11k (2010–19)
86%Above Poverty+1% (2010–19)
25 mi Average Commute
87%Lived Here Last Year+6% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K21%
$25K to $49K23%
$50K to $74K19%
$75K to $99K13%
$100K to $124K8%
$125K to $149K5%
$150K to $199K5%
$200K or more5%
Employers
Government5%
Private sector73%
Self-employed7%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance10%
Factory and transportation14%
Mgt, science, and arts34%
Military<1%
Sales and office22%
Service19%
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van92%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation<1%
Taxicab<1%
Walked1%
Worked at home5%
Housing
$159kMedian Home Value+$41k (2010–19)
25%Built 2000 or Later
$774Median Monthly Rent+$187 (2010–19)
57%Owner-Occupied-5% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached2%
1 unit, detached69%
Multiple units2%
Mobile home11%
Boat, RV, etc<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later4%
Built 2010 to 20134%
Built 2000 to 200917%
Built 1990 to 199916%
Built 1980 to 198915%
Built 1970 to 197915%
Built 1960 to 196910%
Built 1950 to 195910%
Built 1940 to 19494%
Built 1939 or earlier4%
Home Value
Less than $50K11%
$50K to $99K17%
$100K to $149K18%
$150K to $199K19%
$200K to $249K11%
$250K to $299K7%
$300K to $399K8%
$400K to $499K4%
$500K to $749K2%
$750K to $999K1%
$1M to $1.49M1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more<1%
House Heating Type
Coal or coke<1%
Electricity60%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas3%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas36%
Wood<1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Smith County
United States45
Texas51
Property Crime in Smith County
United States48
Texas58
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (27%)(70%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton26%
Donald Trump70%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 46 | 3 | 0 |
| Feb | 50 | 4 | 0 |
| Mar | 58 | 4 | 0 |
| Apr | 65 | 3 | 0 |
| May | 73 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 79 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 83 | 3 | 0 |
| Aug | 83 | 3 | 0 |
| Sep | 76 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 66 | 5 | 0 |
| Nov | 56 | 4 | 0 |
| Dec | 48 | 5 | 0 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Smith County
Excessive Heat2
Inland Flooding52
Tornado26
Hurricane Force Winds2
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Smith County, TX
Private Schools
Private Schools near Smith County, TX
Promise Academy
2 miles, SW
St Gregory School
3 miles, SW
Islamic Faith Academy
4 miles, SE
Tyler Adventist School
4 miles, S
Colleges
Colleges near Smith County, TX
Texas College
2 miles, W
The University of Texas at Tyler
4 miles, S
Jarvis Christian College
15 miles, N
Hospitals
Hospitals near Smith County, TX
Airports
Airports near Smith County, TX
Tyler Pounds Regional Airport
8 miles, W
East Texas Regional Airport
33 miles, E
Shreveport Regional Airport
84 miles, E
Dallas Love Field
98 miles, W