Smithfield Township is one of fifteen townships in DeKalb County, Indiana. As of the 2020 census, its population was 1,662, up from 1,613 at the 2010 census. It contained 718 housing units.

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Living in Smithfield

Work & commute in Smithfield

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Most working residents leave Smithfield for work: only 8% work in town. The top destinations are Fort Wayne (17%), Auburn (8%) and Angola (8%). Half commute less than 13 miles.

Fort Wayne

17%

Auburn

Angola

Ashley

8%Work in townlive and work in Smithfield 13 miWhere do people commute?the commute map 1,675Jobs based herea job hub

Census LEHD 2023 · ACSWork & commute in Smithfield →

Health in Smithfield

Health Grade C

Healthier than 31% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates.

Compared with Indiana

≈Just like Indiana

No difference on any of 32 measures is outside the margin of error.

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What stands out

Nothing stands out: Smithfield tracks Indiana closely.

Care nearby

Parkview Dekalb HospitalAuburn · 8 mi · ER

Alliance Health Centers on 7th StreetAuburn · 7.9 mi · sliding-scale fees

Primary careShortage · part of Smithfield

DentalNo shortage

Mental healthShortage · county-wide

CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · ZIP codes 46793, 46705 · CMS · HRSAHealth in Smithfield →

Natural hazards in Smithfield

Very low

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 19% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🌪️ Tornadoes💨 Strong wind

1Does Smithfield flood?paid flood claims since 2009 NoneDisasters that paid out hereof 13 declared for DeKalb County MapSmithfield vs. its neighborsnearby towns shaded by rating

FEMA National Risk Index December 2025 · OpenFEMANatural hazards in Smithfield →

Climate in Smithfield

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Smithfield has chilly winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 83°, a January night drops to 17°, and about 30 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

34° / 19°Winter

59° / 38°Spring

81° / 59°Summer

62° / 42°Fall

How much snow does Smithfield get?About 30 inches a winter.Rain & snow →When is the first frost?Around Oct 17, with the last in spring around Apr 29.Frost dates →Is it warmer than it used to be?+1.2° vs. the 20th century.Then & now →

NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Climate in Smithfield →

Schools in Smithfield

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School Grade B+

The public schools Smithfield’s kids attend, from kindergarten through graduation, outperform 69% of Indiana’s districts on state tests and graduation. Among towns with similar incomes, they rank near the top.

DistrictDeKalb Co Ctl United Sch DistSchools1

Country Meadow Elementary School B-Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 314 students

School data from the U.S. Department of Education (NCES, EDFacts). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results and graduation rates, graded within IN. Ratings are from neighbors.