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Smithville, TN
City in DeKalb County, Tennessee.
Population
5,288
Land area
5.9sq mi
People per sq mi
897
ZIP codes
0
Smithville and its ZIP codes
Smithville at a glance
- Smithville is about 5.2 times as dense as Tennessee as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $33,192 a year, 52% less than the Tennessee figure of $69,595.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $194,200 (32% below Tennessee) and median rent is $740 a month.
Local data for Smithville, TN
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Smithville, TN, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$33,192
Poverty rate
33.4%
Median home value
$194,200
Median rent
$740/mo
Homeownership
54.7%
Bachelor's or higher
17.0%
Median age
42.2
Average commute
15.1 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (900), Irish Americans (387), German Americans (208).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for DeKalb County. PPP loans are for Smithville.
Unemployment rate
4.1%
Aug 2026, 0.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$50,736
5,204 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$51,129
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$142M
FY 2026, $7,064 per person
How people get to work
Smithville, TN, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone74.7%
- Carpooled21.2%
- Public transit0.7%
- Walked2.2%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.2%
- Worked from home1.1%
Average one-way commute: 15.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Smithville, TN, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: earthquake
Storm events since 1996
293
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
33
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
88° / 26°F
57.0 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Smithville, TN, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
41.0%
U.S. 33.3% +7.7 pts
Diabetes
16.3%
U.S. 12.1% +4.2 pts
Smoking
24.0%
U.S. 12.8% +11.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
18.0%
U.S. 11.1% +6.9 pts
Cities near Smithville
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| DowelltownTown | 7.8 mi | 0.8 |
| LibertyTown | 9.7 mi | 1.2 |
| HickmanCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 1.5 |
| AlexandriaTown | 15 mi | 1.2 |
| BaxterTown | 16 mi | 3.1 |
| AuburntownTown | 16 mi | 0.6 |
| GordonsvilleTown | 17 mi | 7.1 |
| WoodburyTown | 17 mi | 2 |
| CentertownTown | 17 mi | 0.9 |
| StatesvilleCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 0.9 |
| DoyleTown | 18 mi | 1.2 |
| SpartaCity | 19 mi | 6.7 |
| McMinnvilleCity | 20 mi | 11.1 |
| CookevilleCity | 21 mi | 35.8 |
| WatertownCity | 21 mi | 1.4 |
| South CarthageTown | 21 mi | 2.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Smithville, TN in?
- Smithville is in DeKalb County, Tennessee.
- What is the population of Smithville, TN?
- About 5,288 people live in Smithville, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Smithville?
- Nearby places include Dowelltown (7.8 mi), Liberty (9.7 mi), Hickman (14 mi), Alexandria (15 mi), Baxter (16 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023