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Smithland, KY
City in Livingston County, Kentucky.
Population
203
Land area
0.5sq mi
People per sq mi
401
ZIP codes
0
Smithland and its ZIP codes
Smithland at a glance
- Smithland is about 3.5 times as dense as Kentucky as a whole.
Local data for Smithland, KY
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Livingston County. PPP loans are for Smithland.
Unemployment rate
4.5%
Aug 2026, +0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$65,173
3,489 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$52,369
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$85.21M
FY 2026, $9,587 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Smithland, KY, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: ice storm
Storm events since 1996
680
Countywide, mostly dense fog
Flood insurance policies
53
1.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
88° / 26°F
49.3 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone4 historic places
Cities near Smithland
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| BurnaCensus-designated place | 7.8 mi | 1.3 |
| LedbetterCensus-designated place | 7.9 mi | 6.9 |
| Calvert CityCity | 8.8 mi | 17.9 |
| GilbertsvilleCensus-designated place | 9.2 mi | 1 |
| ReidlandCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 4.8 |
| FarleyCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 5.9 |
| Brookport, ILCity | 12 mi | 0.7 |
| SalemCity | 13 mi | 0.9 |
| Grand RiversCity | 13 mi | 1.8 |
| PaducahCity | 13 mi | 20.3 |
| HendronCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 5.3 |
| KuttawaCity | 16 mi | 2.2 |
| Golconda, ILCity | 16 mi | 0.5 |
| SymsoniaCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 1.5 |
| MassacCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 4 |
| Metropolis, ILCity | 18 mi | 6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Smithland, KY in?
- Smithland is in Livingston County, Kentucky.
- What is the population of Smithland, KY?
- About 203 people live in Smithland, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Smithland?
- Nearby places include Burna (7.8 mi), Ledbetter (7.9 mi), Calvert City (8.8 mi), Gilbertsville (9.2 mi), Reidland (11 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023