SmithtonIL
A town of 4,102. Public schools that outperform most of Illinois.
What makes Smithton stand out
The 2 things Smithton does most differently from other towns.
97% of working residents leave Smithton for work
Where Smithton’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
Smithton’s report card
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The data
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Smithton’s public schools outperform 69% of Illinois districts
The public schools Smithton’s kids attend, from kindergarten through graduation, outperform 69% of Illinois’s districts on state tests and graduation. Among towns with similar incomes, they sit near the middle.
| School | Grades | Students | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smithton Elem School | PK–8 | 541 | A |
| St. John the Baptist School Private | PK–8 | 102 |
Most working residents commute out of Smithton
Most working residents leave Smithton for work: only 3% work in town. The top destinations are Belleville (17%), Freeburg (9%) and St. Louis (9%). Half commute less than 15 miles.
Where working residents work
Healthier than 60% of U.S. towns
Smithton beats the Illinois average on 4 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 4.
| What stands out | Smithton | IL |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer uninsured adults | 6.8% | 9.9% |
| Fewer adults facing food insecurity | 13.4% | 15.9% |
| More adults with arthritis | 29.1% | 24.2% |
Four seasons, hot summers
Smithton has chilly winters and warm summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 89°, a January night drops to 24°, and about 12 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
Typical low → high °F
High risk, with earthquakes at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 64% of U.S. communities.
A typical Smithton home is worth about $313K
The typical Smithton home is worth about $313,000, up 4% in a year, 5% above the Illinois typical home.
Typical home value
1.2% of Smithton is conserved land
3.0 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves.
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Smithton City Park | 1 mi | 34 |
| 2. Foley Park | 0.1 mi | 81 |
About Smithton
Village in Illinois, United States
Smithton is a village in St. Clair County, Illinois, United States. The population was 4,006 in the 2020 United States census. It is part of the Metro East region of Greater Saint Louis.
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- Population
- 4,006
- Area
- 4.3 sq mi
- Elevation
- 476 ft
- ZIP code
- 62285
Smithton’s neighbors
7 towns share a border with Smithton.