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Smethport, PA
Borough in McKean County, Pennsylvania.
Population
1,462
Land area
1.7sq mi
People per sq mi
870
ZIP codes
0
Smethport and its ZIP codes
Smethport at a glance
- Smethport is about 3 times as dense as Pennsylvania as a whole.
- The median household income is $60,455, 22% below the Pennsylvania median of $77,971.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $116,100 (54% below Pennsylvania) and median rent is $762 a month.
Local data for Smethport, PA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Smethport, PA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$60,455
Poverty rate
19.2%
Median home value
$116,100
Median rent
$762/mo
Homeownership
70.3%
Bachelor's or higher
27.6%
Median age
44.8
Average commute
15.9 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (301), Irish Americans (221), Italian Americans (181).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for McKean County. PPP loans are for Smethport.
Unemployment rate
3.4%
Sep 2026, -0.9 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$51,959
13,771 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$53,193
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$297M
FY 2026, $7,337 per person
How people get to work
Smethport, PA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone70.4%
- Carpooled4.0%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked14.2%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other7.3%
- Worked from home4.2%
Average one-way commute: 15.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Smethport, PA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: winter weather
Storm events since 1996
464
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
181
1.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
76° / 13°F
50.8 inches of rain a year
Cities near Smethport
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| RewCensus-designated place | 8 mi | 1 |
| Port AlleganyBorough | 8.5 mi | 1.8 |
| EldredBorough | 11 mi | 0.9 |
| Mount JewettBorough | 12 mi | 2.4 |
| Lewis RunBorough | 12 mi | 1.8 |
| Foster BrookCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 3.2 |
| BradfordCity | 15 mi | 3.3 |
| University of Pittsburgh BradfordCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 0.1 |
| RouletteCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 1.7 |
| Portville, NYVillage | 17 mi | 0.8 |
| ShinglehouseBorough | 17 mi | 2.1 |
| Limestone, NYCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 1.7 |
| Weston Mills, NYCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 7 |
| St. Bonaventure, NYCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 1.9 |
| Olean, NYCity | 19 mi | 5.9 |
| Allegany, NYVillage | 20 mi | 0.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Smethport, PA in?
- Smethport is in McKean County, Pennsylvania.
- What is the population of Smethport, PA?
- About 1,462 people live in Smethport, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Smethport?
- Nearby places include Rew (8 mi), Port Allegany (8.5 mi), Eldred (11 mi), Mount Jewett (12 mi), Lewis Run (12 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023