Smithville, Missouri

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Population in 2022: 10,653 (85% urban, 15% rural).
Population change since 2000: +93.2%
Males: 5,043  (47.3%)
Females: 5,610  (52.7%)
Median resident age:

36.8 years
Missouri median age:

39.1 years

Zip codes: 64089.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $89,743 (it was $52,639 in 2000)
Smithville:

$89,743
MO:

$64,811

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $35,977 (it was $22,669 in 2000)

Smithville city income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $277,016 (it was $119,700 in 2000)
Smithville:

$277,016
MO:

$221,200

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $291,407; detached houses: $296,280; townhouses or other attached units: $204,427; in 2-unit structures: $281,004; in 3-to-4-unit structures: $176,364; in 5-or-more-unit structures: $217,987; mobile homes: $76,781

Median gross rent in 2022: $727.

March 2022 cost of living index in Smithville: 85.2 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 7.2%
(7.5% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 8.0% for Black residents, 37.5% for American Indian residents, 2.4% for two or more races residents)
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  • Races in Smithville, MO (2022)
    • 9,58190.6%White alone
    • 5525.2%Two or more races
    • 1241.2%Hispanic
    • 1171.1%Asian alone
    • 550.5%Black alone
    • 160.2%American Indian alone

Races in Smithville detailed stats: ancestries, foreign born residents, place of birth



According to our research of Missouri and other state lists, there were 9 registered sex offenders living in Smithville, Missouri as of April 26, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Smithville is 1,033 to 1.
The ratio of registered sex offenders to all residents in this city is much lower than the state average.


Crime rates in Smithville by year

Type

2009

2010

2011

2012

2013

2014

2015

2016

2017

2018

2019

2020

2021

2022

Murders
(per 100,000)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
1
(9.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
Rapes
(per 100,000)
0
(0.0)
1
(11.9)
2
(23.7)
3
(35.0)
4
(45.1)
3
(33.0)
2
(21.6)
5
(53.2)
4
(41.5)
3
(30.0)
1
(9.5)
6
(54.1)
2
(17.7)
3
(28.2)
Robberies
(per 100,000)
1
(11.9)
0
(0.0)
2
(23.7)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
2
(21.3)
0
(0.0)
2
(20.0)
0
(0.0)
1
(9.0)
1
(8.8)
1
(9.4)
Assaults
(per 100,000)
11
(130.7)
7
(83.1)
7
(82.8)
13
(151.8)
5
(56.4)
4
(44.0)
4
(43.1)
9
(95.7)
5
(51.9)
5
(49.9)
14
(133.3)
16
(144.2)
13
(114.9)
9
(84.5)
Burglaries
(per 100,000)
22
(261.4)
14
(166.2)
13
(153.7)
19
(221.9)
10
(112.8)
15
(165.1)
6
(64.7)
11
(117.0)
17
(176.4)
15
(149.8)
15
(142.8)
13
(117.1)
10
(88.4)
5
(46.9)
Thefts
(per 100,000)
64
(760.5)
86
(1,021)
93
(1,100)
79
(922.6)
85
(958.6)
68
(748.6)
80
(862.3)
90
(957.1)
91
(944.2)
115
(1,149)
88
(837.9)
93
(838.1)
65
(574.7)
47
(441.1)
Auto thefts
(per 100,000)
4
(47.5)
3
(35.6)
8
(94.6)
5
(58.4)
2
(22.6)
3
(33.0)
5
(53.9)
9
(95.7)
18
(186.8)
24
(239.7)
7
(66.6)
12
(108.1)
16
(141.5)
8
(75.1)
Arson
(per 100,000)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
1
(10.6)
1
(10.4)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
City-Data.com crime index82.281.4104.9115.595.479.469.2122.2108.6115.683.1143.280.369.2

The City-Data.com crime index weighs serious crimes and violent crimes more heavily. Higher means more crime, U.S. average is 246.1. It adjusts for the number of visitors and daily workers commuting into cities.

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City-data.com crime index in Smithville, MO

Crime rate in Smithville detailed stats: murders, rapes, robberies, assaults, burglaries, thefts, arson

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2020, including police officers: 20 (19 officers - 13 male; 6 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

1.71
Missouri average:

2.53
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Ancestries: German (18.2%), English (16.8%), American (14.7%), European (13.9%), Irish (4.8%), Norwegian (3.8%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Incorporated in 1867

Elevation: 815 feet

Land area: 13.7 square miles.

Population density: 777 people per square mile   (low).

Smithville, Missouri map

89 residents are foreign born

This city:

0.8%
Missouri:

4.2%

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $2,603 (0.9%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $2,286 (0.8%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Kansas City, KS (20.1 miles , pop. 146,866).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Kansas City, MO (21.5 miles , pop. 441,545).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (399.8 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Ridgely, MO (2.3 miles),
Trimble, MO (2.5 miles ),
Ferrelview, MO (2.6 miles ),
Edgerton, MO (2.9 miles ),
Camden Point, MO (3.2 miles ),
Platte City, MO (3.3 miles ),
Lake Waukomis, MO (3.3 miles ),
Tracy, MO (3.4 miles )

Latitude: 39.39 N, Longitude: 94.58 W

Daytime population change due to commuting: -2,104 (-19.9%)
Workers who live and work in this city: 1,578 (29.8%)

Area code: 816

Distribution of median household income in Smithville, MO in 2022
Distribution of house value in Smithville, MO in 2022
Smithville satellite photo by USGS

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 2022: 58 buildings, average cost: $288,600
  • 2021: 48 buildings, average cost: $298,100
  • 2020: 50 buildings, average cost: $263,000
  • 2019: 51 buildings, average cost: $216,700
  • 2018: 188 buildings, average cost: $141,300
  • 2017: 121 buildings, average cost: $177,000
  • 2016: 117 buildings, average cost: $179,100
  • 2015: 59 buildings, average cost: $157,900
  • 2014: 52 buildings, average cost: $171,900
  • 2013: 39 buildings, average cost: $189,100
  • 2012: 40 buildings, average cost: $205,400
  • 2011: 23 buildings, average cost: $207,400
  • 2010: 21 buildings, average cost: $166,900
  • 2009: 33 buildings, average cost: $161,500
  • 2008: 30 buildings, average cost: $160,700
  • 2007: 57 buildings, average cost: $134,400
  • 2006: 117 buildings, average cost: $135,800
  • 2005: 120 buildings, average cost: $101,600
  • 2004: 197 buildings, average cost: $98,200
  • 2003: 156 buildings, average cost: $105,700
  • 2002: 94 buildings, average cost: $99,900
  • 2001: 75 buildings, average cost: $144,500
  • 2000: 78 buildings, average cost: $104,700
  • 1999: 167 buildings, average cost: $112,800
  • 1998: 97 buildings, average cost: $72,800
  • 1997: 171 buildings, average cost: $63,100
Number of permits per 10,000 Smithville, MO residents
Average permit cost in Smithville, MO
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

2.4%
Missouri:

2.8%
Historical population in Smithville, MO
Historical housing units in Smithville, MO

Population change in the 1990s: +2,728 (+97.9%).
Most common industries in Smithville, MO (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Health care (8.3%)
  • Construction (7.6%)
  • Finance & insurance (7.2%)
  • Educational services (6.6%)
  • Accommodation & food services (5.4%)
  • Professional, scientific, technical services (5.1%)
  • Administrative & support & waste management services (4.1%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Construction (13.1%)
  • Air transportation (4.9%)
  • Accommodation & food services (4.5%)
  • Professional, scientific, technical services (4.5%)
  • Transportation equipment (4.5%)
  • Educational services (3.9%)
  • Administrative & support & waste management services (3.7%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Health care (15.1%)
  • Finance & insurance (11.1%)
  • Educational services (9.5%)
  • Accommodation & food services (6.3%)
  • Professional, scientific, technical services (5.7%)
  • Administrative & support & waste management services (4.5%)
  • Public administration (4.3%)
Most common occupations in Smithville, MO (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (5.0%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (4.6%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (4.0%)
  • Sales representatives, services, wholesale and manufacturing (3.3%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (3.0%)
  • Customer service representatives (3.0%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (2.9%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (5.6%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (5.3%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (4.9%)
  • Sales representatives, services, wholesale and manufacturing (4.1%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (4.0%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (3.8%)
  • Material recording, scheduling, dispatching, and distributing workers (3.8%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (7.0%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (5.8%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (4.8%)
  • Customer service representatives (4.6%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (4.3%)
  • Information and record clerks, except customer service representatives (4.3%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (4.3%)

Average climate in Smithville, Missouri

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Smithville, Missouri environmental map by EPA

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Air pollution and air quality trends
(lower is better)
AQI CO NO2 SO2 Ozone PM10 PM2.5
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2022 was 82.8. This is about average.

City:

82.8
U.S.:

72.6
Carbon Monoxide Level

Carbon Monoxide (CO) [ppm] level in 2022 was 0.214. This is about average. Closest monitor was 8.9 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.214
U.S.:

0.251
Nitrogen Dioxide Level

Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2) [ppb] level in 2022 was 9.90. This is significantly worse than average. Closest monitor was 3.8 miles away from the city center.

City:

9.90
U.S.:

5.11
Sulfur Dioxide Level

Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) [ppb] level in 2022 was 1.06. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 8.9 miles away from the city center.

City:

1.06
U.S.:

1.51
Ozone Level

Ozone [ppb] level in 2022 was 31.4. This is about average. Closest monitor was 3.8 miles away from the city center.

City:

31.4
U.S.:

33.3
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM10) [µg/m3] level in 2022 was 29.6. This is significantly worse than average. Closest monitor was 17.8 miles away from the city center.

City:

29.6
U.S.:

19.2
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µg/m3] level in 2022 was 7.54. This is about average. Closest monitor was 12.1 miles away from the city center.

City:

7.54
U.S.:

8.11

Tornado activity:

Smithville-area historical tornado activity is slightly above Missouri state average. It is 101% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 5/4/2003, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 10.3 miles away from the Smithville city center killed 2 people and injured 30 people and caused $48 million in damages.

On 5/20/1957, a category F5 (max. wind speeds 261-318 mph) tornado 29.7 miles away from the city center killed 44 people and injured 207 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Smithville-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Missouri state average. It is 470% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 9/3/2016 at 12:02:44, a magnitude 5.8 (5.8 MW, Depth: 3.5 mi, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 241.7 miles away from Smithville center
On 11/6/2011 at 03:53:10, a magnitude 5.7 (5.7 MW, Depth: 3.2 mi) earthquake occurred 292.4 miles away from Smithville center
On 11/12/2014 at 21:40:00, a magnitude 4.9 (4.9 MW, Depth: 2.5 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 220.6 miles away from the city center
On 11/7/2016 at 01:44:24, a magnitude 5.0 (5.0 MW, Depth: 2.8 mi) earthquake occurred 264.6 miles away from the city center
On 2/13/2016 at 17:07:06, a magnitude 5.1 (5.1 MW, Depth: 5.2 mi) earthquake occurred 301.5 miles away from Smithville center
On 4/18/2008 at 09:36:59, a magnitude 5.4 (5.1 MB, 4.8 MS, 5.4 MW, 5.2 MW) earthquake occurred 365.7 miles away from Smithville center
Magnitude types: body-wave magnitude (MB), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Clay County (24) is greater than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 16
Emergencies Declared: 6

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 17, Storms: 14, Tornadoes: 7, Winter Storms: 3, Drought: 1, Heavy Rain: 1, Hurricane: 1, Ice Storm: 1, Wind: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Smithville topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers in Smithville:

  • GOLDEN LIVINGCENTER-SMITHVILLE (106 HOSPITAL DRIVE)
  • ST LUKE'S NORTHLAND HOSPITAL (601 SOUTH 169 HIGHWAY)

Other hospitals and medical centers near Smithville:

  • NEW MARK CARE CENTER (Nursing Home, about 7 miles away; KANSAS CITY, MO)
  • ASERACARE HOSPICE (Hospital, about 9 miles away; KANSAS CITY, MO)
  • KENDALLWOOD HOME HEALTH INC (Home Health Center, about 9 miles away; KANSAS CITY, MO)
  • GARDEN VALLEY NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTER (Nursing Home, about 10 miles away; KANSAS CITY, MO)
  • CHERRY HILLS COMMUNITY AND REHABILITATION CENTER (Nursing Home, about 11 miles away; KANSAS CITY, MO)
  • DSI - KANSAS CITY RENAL CENTER (Dialysis Facility, about 11 miles away; KANSAS CITY, MO)
  • BISHOP SPENCER PLACE, INC, THE (Nursing Home, about 11 miles away; KANSAS CITY, MO)

Airports located in Smithville:

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College/University in Smithville:

  • Donna's Academy of Hair Design (Full-time enrollment: 50; Location: 14454 North US Highway 169; Private, for-profit; Website: www.donnashairacademymo.com)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Smithville:

  • Grantham University (about 11 miles; Kansas City, MO; Full-time enrollment: 8,385)
  • Park University (about 15 miles; Parkville, MO; FT enrollment: 9,131)
  • Kansas City Kansas Community College (about 21 miles; Kansas City, KS; FT enrollment: 4,718)
  • Metropolitan Community College-Kansas City (about 23 miles; Kansas City, MO; FT enrollment: 12,834)
  • University of Missouri-Kansas City (about 25 miles; Kansas City, MO; FT enrollment: 10,544)
  • Rockhurst University (about 25 miles; Kansas City, MO; FT enrollment: 2,013)
  • Missouri Western State University (about 28 miles; Saint Joseph, MO; FT enrollment: 4,557)

Public high school in Smithville:

  • SMITHVILLE HIGH (Students: 483, Location: 645 S COMMERCIAL AVE, Grades: 9-12)

Public elementary/middle schools in Smithville:

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Points of interest:

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Notable locations in Smithville: Amory (A), Smithville Area Fire Protection District Station 2 (B), Smithville Area Fire Protection District Station 1 (C). Display/hide their locations on the map

Cemetery: Brooks Cemetery (1). Display/hide its location on the map

Reservoirs: Smithville Lake (A), Mononame 160 Reservoir (B), Helvely Park Lake (C), J C Ranch Lake (D). Display/hide their locations on the map

Streams, rivers, and creeks: Wilkerson Creek (A), Owens Branch (B), Rocky Branch (C), First Creek (D), Second Creek (E). Display/hide their locations on the map

Tourist attraction: K & M Aquatic Gardens and Landscape Service (Water Parks & Slides; 14465 North US Highway 169) (1). Display/hide its approximate location on the map

Clay County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level greater than 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Highest Potential

Drinking water stations with addresses in Smithville and their reported violations in the past:

CLAY CO PWSD 9 (Population served: 2,358, Purch surface water):
Past monitoring violations:
  • One routine major monitoring violation
Average household size:
This city:

2.7 people
Missouri:

2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:

74.5%
Whole state:

65.3%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:

4.5%
Whole state:

6.7%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.2% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.3% of all households
80 people in nursing facilities/skilled-nursing facilities in 2010
8 people in workers' group living quarters and job corps centers in 2010

People in group quarters in Smithville in 2000:

  • 86 people in nursing homes
  • 13 people in mental (psychiatric) hospitals or wards
  • 2 people in orthopedic wards and institutions for the physically handicapped

Banks with branches in Smithville (2011 data):

  • First Bank of Missouri: Smithville Branch at Highways 169 And 92, branch established on 1931/10/17; Big V Branch at 122 North 169 Highway, branch established on 2001/10/16. Info updated 2010/08/12: Bank assets: $518.5 mil, Deposits: $413.8 mil, headquarters in Gladstone, MO, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 10 total offices, Holding Company: Valley View Bancshares, Inc.
  • Platte Valley Bank of Missouri: Smithville Branch at 302 West Main Street, branch established on 1918/01/01; Smithville South Branch at 1603 S 169 Hwy, branch established on 1999/05/03. Info updated 2006/11/03: Bank assets: $356.7 mil, Deposits: $289.6 mil, headquarters in Platte City, MO, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 8 total offices, Holding Company: Platte County Bancshares, Inc.
  • Citizens Bank and Trust Company: Smithville Branch at Highway 92 And 169, branch established on 1996/11/01. Info updated 2008/08/25: Bank assets: $867.0 mil, Deposits: $709.5 mil, headquarters in Chillicothe, MO, negative income in the last year, Commercial Lending Specialization, 19 total offices, Holding Company: Young Partners, L.P.
  • Clay County Savings Bank: Highway 169 And 92 Branch at 1101 South 169 Highway, branch established on 1922/01/01. Info updated 2011/07/21: Bank assets: $97.3 mil, Deposits: $83.2 mil, headquarters in Liberty, MO, negative income in the last year, Commercial Lending Specialization, 5 total offices

For population 15 years and over in Smithville:

Marital status in Smithville, MO
  • Never married: 27.6%
  • Now married: 56.7%
  • Separated: 0.5%
  • Widowed: 5.2%
  • Divorced: 10.1%

For population 25 years and over in Smithville:

  • High school or higher: 95.8%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 26.9%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 8.4%
  • Unemployed: 2.4%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 24.0 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

8.9
Missouri average:

11.1

Travel time (in minutes) to work in 2022
Means of transportation to work in 2022 - Smithville
Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Smithville, MO (based on Clay County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Evangelical Protestant55,953140
Catholic23,5119
Mainline Protestant20,19341
Other5,45423
Black Protestant1251
Orthodox441
None116,659-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 33
Clay County:

1.56 / 10,000 pop.
Missouri:

1.88 / 10,000 pop.
Number of supercenters and club stores: 3
Clay County:

0.14 / 10,000 pop.
Missouri:

0.18 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 6
Clay County:

0.28 / 10,000 pop.
Missouri:

0.60 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 66
Clay County:

3.12 / 10,000 pop.
Missouri:

4.34 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 135
This county:

6.38 / 10,000 pop.
State:

7.37 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Here:

7.9%
Missouri:

8.8%
Adult obesity rate:
This county:

30.5%
Missouri:

29.6%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Clay County:

12.2%
State:

13.5%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
Here:

49.6%
Missouri:

50.9%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
Smithville:

48.4%
Missouri:

48.6%

Average BMI:
This city:

29.2
Missouri:

28.7

People feeling badly about themselves:
Smithville:

22.6%
State:

20.6%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
Smithville:

9.3%
State:

10.1%

Average hours sleeping at night:
Smithville:

6.8
Missouri:

6.8

Overweight people:
Smithville:

38.1%
State:

34.3%

General health condition:
Smithville:

57.3%
Missouri:

57.5%

Average condition of hearing:
Smithville:

79.4%
Missouri:

79.3%

More about Health and Nutrition of Smithville, MO Residents
Local government employment and payroll (March 2022)
Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Police Protection - Officers 18$91,640$61,0931$1,051
Other and Unallocable 7$34,351$58,8870$0
Streets and Highways 7$41,449$71,0551$1,766
Sewerage 7$36,099$61,8840$0
Water Supply 5$23,437$56,2490$0
Parks and Recreation 5$22,846$54,8300$0
Financial Administration 4$19,705$59,1150$0
Other Government Administration 3$24,214$96,8567$1,200
Judicial and Legal 1$4,928$59,1362$2,814
Totals for Government 57$298,669$62,87811$6,831

Smithville government finances - Expenditure in 2021 (per resident):

  • Construction - Water Utilities: $1,067,000 ($100.16)
    Sewerage: $810,000 ($76.03)
    Regular Highways: $597,000 ($56.04)
    Financial Administration: $2,000 ($0.19)
  • Current Operations - Water Utilities: $2,264,000 ($212.52)
    Police Protection: $1,775,000 ($166.62)
    Sewerage: $1,219,000 ($114.43)
    Regular Highways: $1,153,000 ($108.23)
    Solid Waste Management: $813,000 ($76.32)
    Central Staff Services: $780,000 ($73.22)
    Parks and Recreation: $548,000 ($51.44)
    Protective Inspection and Regulation - Other: $442,000 ($41.49)
    Financial Administration: $303,000 ($28.44)
  • General - Interest on Debt: $205,000 ($19.24)
  • Other Capital Outlay - Water Utilities: $32,000 ($3.00)
    Police Protection: $23,000 ($2.16)
    Sewerage: $17,000 ($1.60)
    Regular Highways: $11,000 ($1.03)
    Protective Inspection and Regulation - Other: $1,000 ($0.09)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $3,271,000 ($307.05)
  • Water Utilities - Interest on Debt: $303,000 ($28.44)

Smithville government finances - Revenue in 2021 (per resident):

  • Charges - Sewerage: $1,519,000 ($142.59)
    Solid Waste Management: $831,000 ($78.01)
    Parks and Recreation: $213,000 ($19.99)
  • Local Intergovernmental - Other: $945,000 ($88.71)
  • Miscellaneous - Fines and Forfeits: $144,000 ($13.52)
    Interest Earnings: $133,000 ($12.48)
    General Revenue - Other: $29,000 ($2.72)
    Rents: $1,000 ($0.09)
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $2,444,000 ($229.42)
  • State Intergovernmental - Highways: $215,000 ($20.18)
  • Tax - General Sales and Gross Receipts: $2,856,000 ($268.09)
    Property: $896,000 ($84.11)
    Public Utilities Sales: $885,000 ($83.08)
    Other License: $241,000 ($22.62)
    Motor Vehicle License: $38,000 ($3.57)
    Occupation and Business License - Other: $33,000 ($3.10)
    Alcoholic Beverage License: $10,000 ($0.94)

Smithville government finances - Debt in 2021 (per resident):

  • Long Term Debt - Beginning Outstanding - Unspecified Public Purpose: $6,158,000 ($578.05)
    Outstanding Unspecified Public Purpose: $5,999,000 ($563.13)
    Retired Unspecified Public Purpose: $159,000 ($14.93)

Smithville government finances - Cash and Securities in 2021 (per resident):

  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $11,429,000 ($1072.84)

8.80% of this county's 2021 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2020 ($56,910 average adjusted gross income)

Here:

8.80%
Missouri average:

7.67%

0.02% of residents moved from foreign countries ($156 average AGI)
Clay County:

0.02%
Missouri average:

0.02%

Top counties from which taxpayers relocated into this county between 2020 and 2021:
from Jackson County, MO  2.38% ($50,340 average AGI)
from Platte County, MO  1.58% ($60,273)
from Johnson County, KS  0.56% ($60,611)
Businesses in Smithville, MO
NameCountNameCount
Chevrolet1Pizza Hut1
FedEx2SONIC Drive-In1
Ford1Subway1
H&R Block1Super 81
La-Z-Boy1U-Haul2
Lane Furniture1UPS2
McDonald's1

Strongest AM radio stations in Smithville:

  • WHB (810 AM; 50 kW; KANSAS CITY, MO; Owner: UNION BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KCMO (710 AM; 10 kW; KANSAS CITY, MO; Owner: SUSQUEHANNA KANSAS CITY PARTNERSHIP)
  • KKHK (1250 AM; 25 kW; KANSAS CITY, KS)
  • KCCV (760 AM; daytime; 6 kW; OVERLAND PARK, KS; Owner: BOTT BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KCTE (1510 AM; daytime; 10 kW; INDEPENDENCE, MO; Owner: UNION BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KXTR (1660 AM; 10 kW; KANSAS CITY, KS; Owner: ENTERCOM KANSAS CITY LICENSE, LLC)
  • KCSP (610 AM; 5 kW; KANSAS CITY, MO; Owner: ENTERCOM KANSAS CITY LICENSE, LLC)
  • KKLO (1410 AM; 5 kW; LEAVENWORTH, KS; Owner: CHARA COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • KMBZ (980 AM; 5 kW; KANSAS CITY, MO; Owner: ENTERCOM KANSAS CITY LICENSE, LLC)
  • KPHN (1190 AM; 5 kW; KANSAS CITY, MO; Owner: ABC, INC.)
  • KFEQ (680 AM; 5 kW; ST. JOSEPH, MO; Owner: EAGLE RADIO, INC.)
  • KSFT (1550 AM; 5 kW; ST. JOSEPH, MO; Owner: EAGLE RADIO, INC)
  • KGGN (890 AM; daytime; 1 kW; GLADSTONE, MO; Owner: MORTENSON BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Smithville:

  • KZPL (97.3 FM; LEE'S SUMMIT, MO; Owner: UNION FIRST BROADCASTING, LLC)
  • KSRC (102.1 FM; KANSAS CITY, MO; Owner: INFINITY RADIO OPERATIONS INC.)
  • KFKF-FM (94.1 FM; KANSAS CITY, KS; Owner: INFINITY RADIO SUBSIDIARY OPERATIONS INC.)
  • KCMO-FM (94.9 FM; KANSAS CITY, MO; Owner: SUSQUEHANNA KANSAS CITY PARTNERSHIP)
  • WDAF-FM (106.5 FM; LIBERTY, MO; Owner: ENTERCOM KANSAS CITY LICENSE, LLC)
  • KUDL (98.1 FM; KANSAS CITY, KS; Owner: ENTERCOM KANSAS CITY LICENSE, LLC)
  • KBEQ-FM (104.3 FM; KANSAS CITY, MO; Owner: INFINITY RADIO SUBSIDIARY OPERATIONS INC.)
  • KQRC-FM (98.9 FM; LEAVENWORTH, KS; Owner: ENTERCOM KANSAS CITY LICENSE, LLC)
  • KRBZ (96.5 FM; KANSAS CITY, MO; Owner: ENTERCOM KANSAS CITY LICENSE, LLC)
  • KYYS (99.7 FM; KANSAS CITY, MO; Owner: ENTERCOM KANSAS CITY LICENSE, LLC)
  • KMXV (93.3 FM; KANSAS CITY, MO; Owner: INFINITY RADIO OPERATIONS INC.)
  • KCUR-FM (89.3 FM; KANSAS CITY, MO; Owner: CURATORS OF UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI)
  • KPRS (103.3 FM; KANSAS CITY, MO; Owner: CARTER BROADCAST GROUP, INC.)
  • KLJC (88.5 FM; KANSAS CITY, MO; Owner: CALVARY BIBLE COLLEGE)
  • KKJO-FM (105.5 FM; ST. JOSEPH, MO; Owner: EAGLE RADIO, INC)
  • KKFI (90.1 FM; KANSAS CITY, MO; Owner: MID-COAST RADIO PROJECT, INC.)
  • KMJK (107.3 FM; LEXINGTON, MO; Owner: ALLUR-KANSAS CITY, INC.)
  • KCFX (101.1 FM; HARRISONVILLE, MO; Owner: SUSQUEHANNA KANSAS CITY PARTNERSHIP)
  • KWJC (91.9 FM; LIBERTY, MO; Owner: WILLIAM JEWELL COLLEGE)

TV broadcast stations around Smithville:

  • KMBC-TV (Channel 9; KANSAS CITY, MO; Owner: KMBC HEARST-ARGYLE TELEVISION, INC.)
  • KTAJ (Channel 16; ST. JOSEPH, MO; Owner: TRINITY BROADCASTING NETWORK)
  • KCTV (Channel 5; KANSAS CITY, MO; Owner: MEREDITH CORPORATION)
  • KCPT (Channel 19; KANSAS CITY, MO; Owner: PUBLIC TELEVISION 19, INC.)
  • KSMO-TV (Channel 62; KANSAS CITY, MO; Owner: KSMO LICENSEE, INC.)
  • KCWE (Channel 29; KANSAS CITY, MO; Owner: KCWE-TV, INC.)
  • KSHB-TV (Channel 41; KANSAS CITY, MO; Owner: SCRIPPS HOWARD BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WDAF-TV (Channel 4; KANSAS CITY, MO; Owner: WDAF LICENSE, INC.)
  • KPXE (Channel 50; KANSAS CITY, MO; Owner: PAXSON KANSAS CITY LICENSE, INC.)
  • K48FS (Channel 48; KANSAS CITY, MO; Owner: WORD OF GOD FELLOWSHIP, INC.)
  • KMCI (Channel 38; LAWRENCE, KS; Owner: SCRIPPS HOWARD BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • K35CT (Channel 35; KANSAS CITY, MO; Owner: WORD OF GOD FELLOWSHIP, INC.)
  • KQTV (Channel 2; ST. JOSEPH, MO; Owner: NEXSTAR BROADCASTING OF THE MIDWEST, INC.)
  • K26CR (Channel 26; KANSAS CITY, MO; Owner: VENTANA TELEVISION, INC.)
Smithville fatal accident statistics for 1975 - 2021
Fatal road traffic accident statistics for 1975 - 2021
See more detailed statistics of Smithville fatal car crashes and road traffic accidents for 1975 - 2021 here
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 32Number of bridges
  • 548ft / 167mTotal length
  • $13,319,000Total costs
  • 89,861Total average daily traffic
  • 13,788Total average daily truck traffic
  • 151,010Total future (year 2040) average daily traffic
New bridges in Smithville, MO - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 21920-1929
  • 21930-1939
  • 11940-1949
  • 91950-1959
  • 11960-1969
  • 31970-1979
  • 41980-1989
  • 21990-1999
  • 32000-2009
  • 52010-2019
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for Smithville, MO
Home Mortgage Disclosure Act Aggregated Statistics For Year 2009
(Based on 3 partial tracts)
A) FHA, FSA/RHS & VA
Home Purchase Loans
B) Conventional
Home Purchase Loans
C) Refinancings
D) Home Improvement Loans
F) Non-occupant Loans on
< 5 Family Dwellings (A B C & D)
NumberAverage ValueNumberAverage ValueNumberAverage ValueNumberAverage ValueNumberAverage Value
LOANS ORIGINATED33$165,58628$142,277141$172,5177$16,50316$106,341
APPLICATIONS APPROVED, NOT ACCEPTED1$199,0002$101,70014$174,3061$26,4601$27,780
APPLICATIONS DENIED7$129,2833$167,20736$180,4404$33,5150$0
APPLICATIONS WITHDRAWN5$147,0663$114,30331$192,9461$69,4802$118,145
FILES CLOSED FOR INCOMPLETENESS1$143,3400$04$182,0401$68,8000$0

Detailed HMDA statistics for the following Tracts: 0219.00 , 0220.00

Private Mortgage Insurance Companies Aggregated Statistics For Year 2009
(Based on 3 partial tracts)
A) Conventional
Home Purchase Loans
B) Refinancings
NumberAverage ValueNumberAverage Value
LOANS ORIGINATED6$179,3477$209,157
APPLICATIONS APPROVED, NOT ACCEPTED1$168,4103$178,047
APPLICATIONS DENIED0$01$190,420
APPLICATIONS WITHDRAWN0$01$251,130
FILES CLOSED FOR INCOMPLETENESS0$00$0

Detailed PMIC statistics for the following Tracts: 0219.00 , 0220.00

Conventional Home Purchase Loans in Smithville, MO
Conventional Home Purchase Loans in Smithville, MO - Value

2002 - 2018 National Fire Incident Reporting System (NFIRS) incidents

    Fire incident distribution by year According to the data from the years 2002 - 2018 the average number of fire incidents per year is 22. The highest number of fires - 62 took place in 2009, and the least - 2 in 2010. The data has a dropping trend.
    Fire incident types in Smithville, MO When looking into fire subcategories, the most incidents belonged to: Outside Fires (52.1%), and Structure Fires (31.6%).

    • Fire incident types reported to NFIRS in Smithville, MO
    • 19852.1%Outside Fires
    • 12031.6%Structure Fires
    • 4712.4%Mobile Property/Vehicle Fires
    • 153.9%Other
See full National Fire Incident Reporting System statistics for Smithville, MO
Most common first names in Smithville, MO among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
John4175.8 years
James3574.3 years
Mary3579.9 years
Helen2477.2 years
Robert2470.1 years
William2476.7 years
George2176.0 years
Charles2177.1 years
Mildred1480.8 years
Anna1384.0 years
Most common last names in Smithville, MO among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Miller1985.0 years
Rule1378.9 years
Wright1376.0 years
Moore1275.3 years
Brown1278.6 years
Justus1178.7 years
Williams1173.1 years
Summers1079.7 years
Shepherd1080.0 years
Anderson1076.4 years
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Smithville, MO
  • 55.5%Electricity
  • 36.5%Utility gas
  • 6.2%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 1.2%Solar energy
  • 0.5%No fuel used
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Smithville, MO
  • 51.2%Utility gas
  • 48.8%Electricity


Smithville compared to Missouri state average:

  • Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Renting percentage below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in above state average.
  • House age significantly below state average.
There are 46 pilots and 81 other airmen in this city.
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Top Patent Applicants
Top Patent Applicants
  • Steven L. Voeks (6)
  • Raymond Lee Haynes, Ii (5)
  • T. Daniel Hawk (4)
  • Owen H. Decker (3)
  • Matthew Nicholas Sawka (3)
  • Greg Meyer (2)
  • Delano R. Eslinger (2)
  • Britton K. Jennings (2)
  • Matthew Sawka (2)
  • Christopher Dillard Cline (2)

Total of 56 patent applications in 2008-2024.