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Smithland, IA
City in Woodbury County, Iowa.
Population
137
Land area
0.3sq mi
People per sq mi
427
ZIP codes
0
Smithland and its ZIP codes
Smithland at a glance
- Smithland is about 7.4 times as dense as Iowa as a whole.
Local data for Smithland, IA
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Woodbury County. PPP loans are for Smithland.
Unemployment rate
3.7%
Aug 2026, +0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$56,218
50,924 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$55,344
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$660M
FY 2026, $6,234 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Smithland, IA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: tornado
Storm events since 1996
1,052
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
173
0.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
84° / 9°F
32.2 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Smithland, IA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
35.8%
U.S. 33.3% +2.5 pts
Diabetes
11.5%
U.S. 12.1% -0.6 pts
Smoking
13.3%
U.S. 12.8% +0.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
6.4%
U.S. 11.1% -4.7 pts
Cities near Smithland
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| RodneyCity | 1.9 mi | 0.2 |
| OtoCity | 4.2 mi | 0.3 |
| MapletonCity | 8.1 mi | 1.6 |
| HornickCity | 8.6 mi | 0.3 |
| DanburyCity | 11 mi | 0.4 |
| CastanaCity | 11 mi | 0.9 |
| Climbing HillCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 1.3 |
| AnthonCity | 12 mi | 0.7 |
| WhitingCity | 13 mi | 1 |
| TurinCity | 14 mi | 0.1 |
| SloanCity | 15 mi | 0.6 |
| OnawaCity | 16 mi | 5.3 |
| UteCity | 17 mi | 0.4 |
| Battle CreekCity | 18 mi | 0.6 |
| SoldierCity | 18 mi | 0.3 |
| CorrectionvilleCity | 19 mi | 0.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Smithland, IA in?
- Smithland is in Woodbury County, Iowa.
- What is the population of Smithland, IA?
- About 137 people live in Smithland, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Smithland?
- Nearby places include Rodney (1.9 mi), Oto (4.2 mi), Mapleton (8.1 mi), Hornick (8.6 mi), Danbury (11 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023