SmithtonIL
A town of 3,680. Healthier than 74% of U.S. towns.
What makes Smithton stand out
The thing 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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Most working residents commute out of Smithton
Most working residents leave Smithton for work: only 3% work in town. The top destinations are Belleville (16%), St. Louis (9%) and Freeburg (8%). Half commute less than 16 miles.
Where working residents work
Homes in Smithton sell for about $305K
The median sale price was $305,000 in May 2026.
Healthier than 74% of U.S. towns
Smithton beats the Illinois average on 8 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 2.
| What stands out | Smithton | IL |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer uninsured adults | 5.8% | 9.9% |
| Fewer adults facing food insecurity | 10% | 15.9% |
| More adults who have had cancer | 9.3% | 7.6% |
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.
Crime reported in Smithton
Smithton's reported crime rate is well below Illinois's. Most reported incidents are property crimes, mainly thefts. Violent crime is rare: 1 reported in 2025.
Violent crime per 1,000 residents
Property crime per 1,000 residents
0.9% of Smithton is conserved land
1.1 miles of trails across 1 parks and preserves.
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Smithton City Park | 1 mi | 35 |
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
3 towns share a border with Smithton.