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Smithville, MO
City in Clay County, Missouri. ZIP codes: 64089.
Population
10,705
Land area
16.2sq mi
People per sq mi
663
ZIP codes
1
Smithville and its ZIP codes
Smithville at a glance
- Smithville is about 7.4 times as dense as Missouri as a whole.
- It is the 82nd most populous of 1,062 cities and towns in Missouri.
- Households here earn a median of $101,165 a year, 43% more than the Missouri figure of $70,702.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $290,600 (26% above Missouri) and median rent is $1,323 a month.
Local data for Smithville, MO
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Smithville, MO, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$101,165
Poverty rate
5.4%
Median home value
$290,600
Median rent
$1,323/mo
Homeownership
84.2%
Bachelor's or higher
32.4%
Median age
37.4
Average commute
28.5 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (2,085), Irish Americans (1,415), Italian Americans (426).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Clay County. PPP loans are for Smithville.
Unemployment rate
3.3%
Aug 2026, -0.4 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$64,860
110,830 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$62,130
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$1.46B
FY 2026, $5,752 per person
PPP loans
$14.99M
341 loans, 1,983 jobs reported
How people get to work
Smithville, MO, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone81.0%
- Carpooled2.9%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked1.7%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.9%
- Worked from home13.5%
Average one-way commute: 28.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Smithville, MO, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: cold wave
Storm events since 1996
907
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
258
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
87° / 16°F
40.0 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Smithville, MO, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
36.8%
U.S. 33.3% +3.5 pts
Diabetes
9.9%
U.S. 12.1% -2.2 pts
Smoking
14.4%
U.S. 12.8% +1.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
6.8%
U.S. 11.1% -4.3 pts
ZIP codes in Smithville
1 in or overlapping Smithville. Population shown
Cities near Smithville
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| ParadiseCensus-designated place | 4.2 mi | 0.4 |
| RidgelyVillage | 5.1 mi | 1.4 |
| TrimbleCity | 5.7 mi | 0.6 |
| FerrelviewVillage | 7.2 mi | 0.1 |
| EdgertonCity | 7.9 mi | 1.1 |
| GraysonCensus-designated place | 9.7 mi | 0.4 |
| Camden PointCity | 10 mi | 0.6 |
| Platte CityCity | 10 mi | 4 |
| TracyCity | 12 mi | 0.4 |
| KearneyCity | 12 mi | 13.3 |
| Lake WaukomisCity | 12 mi | 0.3 |
| Platte WoodsCity | 12 mi | 0.4 |
| Weatherby LakeCity | 13 mi | 1 |
| OakviewVillage | 13 mi | 0.2 |
| Oakwood ParkVillage | 13 mi | 0.1 |
| HoltCity | 13 mi | 0.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Smithville, MO in?
- Smithville is in Clay County, Missouri.
- What ZIP codes are in Smithville, MO?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Smithville include 64089.
- What is the population of Smithville, MO?
- About 10,705 people live in Smithville, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Smithville?
- Nearby places include Paradise (4.2 mi), Ridgely (5.1 mi), Trimble (5.7 mi), Ferrelview (7.2 mi), Edgerton (7.9 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023