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Smithville, AR
Town in Lawrence County, Arkansas.
Population
88
Land area
0.7sq mi
People per sq mi
132
ZIP codes
0
Smithville and its ZIP codes
Smithville at a glance
- Smithville is about 2.3 times as dense as Arkansas as a whole.
Local data for Smithville, AR
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Lawrence County. PPP loans are for Smithville.
Unemployment rate
3.7%
Aug 2026, -0.7 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$44,290
4,131 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$43,454
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$121M
FY 2026, $7,483 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Smithville, AR, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: ice storm
Storm events since 1996
479
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
84
1.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
88° / 28°F
47.5 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Smithville, AR, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
45.7%
U.S. 33.3% +12.4 pts
Diabetes
12.8%
U.S. 12.1% +0.7 pts
Smoking
21.2%
U.S. 12.8% +8.4 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
10.0%
U.S. 11.1% -1.1 pts
Cities near Smithville
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| LynnTown | 5.7 mi | 2.3 |
| StrawberryTown | 7.7 mi | 2.3 |
| PowhatanTown | 9.8 mi | 0.5 |
| ImbodenTown | 11 mi | 1.3 |
| Black RockCity | 11 mi | 3.3 |
| RavendenTown | 11 mi | 2.1 |
| WillifordTown | 12 mi | 0.3 |
| PortiaTown | 13 mi | 1.3 |
| Ozark AcresCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 7 |
| Cave CityCity | 17 mi | 2.4 |
| MinturnTown | 17 mi | 0.6 |
| Ravenden SpringsTown | 17 mi | 1.2 |
| AliciaTown | 17 mi | 0.4 |
| HighlandCity | 18 mi | 8.7 |
| HoxieCity | 18 mi | 6.7 |
| Evening ShadeCity | 18 mi | 1.7 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Smithville, AR in?
- Smithville is in Lawrence County, Arkansas.
- What is the population of Smithville, AR?
- About 88 people live in Smithville, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Smithville?
- Nearby places include Lynn (5.7 mi), Strawberry (7.7 mi), Powhatan (9.8 mi), Imboden (11 mi), Black Rock (11 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023