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Smithville, GA
City in Lee County, Georgia.
Population
285
Land area
2.5sq mi
People per sq mi
112
ZIP codes
0
Smithville and its ZIP codes
Smithville at a glance
- Smithville is 41% less dense than Georgia as a whole.
Local data for Smithville, GA
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Lee County. PPP loans are for Smithville.
Unemployment rate
3.0%
Sep 2026, +0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$48,440
7,583 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$55,402
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$206M
FY 2026, $6,209 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Smithville, GA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: hurricane
Storm events since 1996
266
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
218
1.9% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
91° / 35°F
53.4 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Smithville, GA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
44.7%
U.S. 33.3% +11.4 pts
Diabetes
17.2%
U.S. 12.1% +5.1 pts
Smoking
13.9%
U.S. 12.8% +1.1 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
11.4%
U.S. 11.1% about the same
Cities near Smithville
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| BronwoodTown | 8.2 mi | 0.8 |
| LeslieCity | 11 mi | 1.8 |
| De SotoCity | 12 mi | 0.8 |
| PlainsCity | 12 mi | 0.8 |
| AmericusCity | 12 mi | 11.3 |
| LeesburgCity | 13 mi | 4.9 |
| SasserTown | 14 mi | 0.8 |
| DawsonCity | 14 mi | 3.8 |
| ParrottTown | 15 mi | 0.8 |
| WarwickCity | 20 mi | 0.8 |
| Webster CountyUnified Government | 20 mi | 209.7 |
| AndersonvilleCity | 21 mi | 1.4 |
| EllavilleCity | 23 mi | 3.2 |
| ShellmanCity | 23 mi | 3.1 |
| AlbanyCity | 24 mi | 55.1 |
| RichlandCity | 27 mi | 3.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Smithville, GA in?
- Smithville is in Lee County, Georgia.
- What is the population of Smithville, GA?
- About 285 people live in Smithville, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Smithville?
- Nearby places include Bronwood (8.2 mi), Leslie (11 mi), De Soto (12 mi), Plains (12 mi), Americus (12 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023