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Smithfield, NE
Village in Gosper County, Nebraska.
Population
108
Land area
0.2sq mi
People per sq mi
638
ZIP codes
0
Smithfield and its ZIP codes
Smithfield at a glance
- Smithfield is about 25 times as dense as Nebraska as a whole.
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Gosper County. PPP loans are for Smithfield.
Unemployment rate
2.9%
Aug 2026, +0.5 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$51,569
426 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$69,420
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$24.6M
FY 2026, $12,985 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Smithfield, NE, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: hail
Storm events since 1996
439
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
3
0.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
86° / 15°F
23.4 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Smithfield, NE, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
37.7%
U.S. 33.3% +4.4 pts
Diabetes
11.6%
U.S. 12.1% -0.5 pts
Smoking
12.9%
U.S. 12.8% about the same
Uninsured (18-64)
8.6%
U.S. 11.1% -2.5 pts
Cities near Smithfield
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| ElwoodVillage | 6.5 mi | 0.6 |
| BertrandVillage | 6.6 mi | 0.5 |
| LexingtonCity | 14 mi | 5.1 |
| LoomisVillage | 14 mi | 0.3 |
| OvertonVillage | 16 mi | 0.5 |
| EustisVillage | 16 mi | 0.4 |
| AtlantaVillage | 20 mi | 0.2 |
| ArapahoeCity | 20 mi | 1 |
| EdisonVillage | 20 mi | 0.4 |
| HoldregeCity | 21 mi | 4.2 |
| Elm CreekVillage | 22 mi | 0.7 |
| OxfordVillage | 23 mi | 0.9 |
| HolbrookVillage | 23 mi | 0.2 |
| CozadCity | 23 mi | 2.6 |
| FarnamVillage | 27 mi | 0.7 |
| FunkVillage | 27 mi | 0.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Smithfield, NE in?
- Smithfield is in Gosper County, Nebraska.
- What is the population of Smithfield, NE?
- About 108 people live in Smithfield, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Smithfield?
- Nearby places include Elwood (6.5 mi), Bertrand (6.6 mi), Lexington (14 mi), Loomis (14 mi), Overton (16 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023