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Smithfield, WV
Town in Wetzel County, West Virginia.
Population
113
Land area
0.3sq mi
People per sq mi
387
ZIP codes
0
Smithfield and its ZIP codes
Smithfield at a glance
- Smithfield is about 5.2 times as dense as West Virginia as a whole.
Local data for Smithfield, WV
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Wetzel County. PPP loans are for Smithfield.
Unemployment rate
6.0%
Aug 2026, +0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$53,311
4,442 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$49,748
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$103M
FY 2026, $7,108 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Smithfield, WV, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
289
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
110
1.6% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
84° / 19°F
51.4 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Smithfield, WV, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
44.7%
U.S. 33.3% +11.4 pts
Diabetes
18.6%
U.S. 12.1% +6.5 pts
Smoking
24.4%
U.S. 12.8% +11.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.9%
U.S. 11.1% -1.2 pts
Cities near Smithfield
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| JacksonburgCensus-designated place | 4.7 mi | 1.5 |
| WallaceCensus-designated place | 7.5 mi | 1.4 |
| Pine GroveTown | 7.9 mi | 0.4 |
| ReaderCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 0.9 |
| ManningtonCity | 12 mi | 1.1 |
| HundredTown | 14 mi | 0.5 |
| RachelCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 0.3 |
| LittletonCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 0.7 |
| LumberportTown | 14 mi | 0.5 |
| SalemCity | 15 mi | 1.3 |
| CarolinaCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 0.8 |
| ShinnstonCity | 16 mi | 1.7 |
| EnterpriseCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 2.9 |
| ReynoldsvilleCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 1.4 |
| Wolf SummitCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 0.4 |
| WorthingtonTown | 16 mi | 0.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Smithfield, WV in?
- Smithfield is in Wetzel County, West Virginia.
- What is the population of Smithfield, WV?
- About 113 people live in Smithfield, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Smithfield?
- Nearby places include Jacksonburg (4.7 mi), Wallace (7.5 mi), Pine Grove (7.9 mi), Reader (10 mi), Mannington (12 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023