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Smithton, MO
City in Pettis County, Missouri.
Population
535
Land area
0.3sq mi
People per sq mi
1,778
ZIP codes
0
Smithton and its ZIP codes
Smithton at a glance
- Smithton is about 20 times as dense as Missouri as a whole.
- The median household income is $55,288, 22% below the Missouri median of $70,702.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $116,400 (49% below Missouri) and median rent is $929 a month.
Local data for Smithton, MO
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Smithton, MO, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$55,288
Poverty rate
5.3%
Median home value
$116,400
Median rent
$929/mo
Homeownership
84.9%
Bachelor's or higher
12.8%
Median age
36.7
Average commute
28.4 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (155), Irish Americans (28), Mexican Americans (26).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Pettis County. PPP loans are for Smithton.
Unemployment rate
4.3%
Aug 2026, -0.5 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$51,233
19,680 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$48,930
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$266M
FY 2026, $6,183 per person
How people get to work
Smithton, MO, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone79.0%
- Carpooled7.8%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked5.8%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.1%
- Worked from home5.3%
Average one-way commute: 28.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Smithton, MO, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: heat wave
Storm events since 1996
448
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
37
0.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
87° / 21°F
36.2 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Smithton, MO, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
35.2%
U.S. 33.3% +1.9 pts
Diabetes
10.6%
U.S. 12.1% -1.5 pts
Smoking
17.9%
U.S. 12.8% +5.1 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.0%
U.S. 11.1% -2.1 pts
Cities near Smithton
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| OttervilleCity | 5 mi | 0.5 |
| SedaliaCity | 8.1 mi | 15 |
| SyracuseCity | 12 mi | 0.4 |
| HughesvilleVillage | 15 mi | 0.1 |
| Pilot GroveCity | 17 mi | 0.4 |
| Cole CampCity | 17 mi | 1.3 |
| TiptonCity | 17 mi | 2.1 |
| StoverCity | 17 mi | 0.9 |
| IoniaTown | 17 mi | 0.1 |
| BuncetonCity | 18 mi | 0.9 |
| Green RidgeCity | 18 mi | 0.4 |
| FortunaCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 0.2 |
| La MonteCity | 19 mi | 1.1 |
| HoustoniaCity | 21 mi | 0.2 |
| BlackwaterCity | 21 mi | 0.3 |
| VersaillesCity | 22 mi | 2.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Smithton, MO in?
- Smithton is in Pettis County, Missouri.
- What is the population of Smithton, MO?
- About 535 people live in Smithton, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Smithton?
- Nearby places include Otterville (5 mi), Sedalia (8.1 mi), Syracuse (12 mi), Hughesville (15 mi), Pilot Grove (17 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023