SmithKS
A town of 225. Public schools that outperform most of Kansas.
What makes Smith stand out
The thing Smith does most differently from other towns.
225 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Smith’s report card
Now in Smith
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Upcoming events
Nothing on the calendar.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Smith. Another town gets a different order.
Smith’s public schools outperform 18% of Kansas districts
The public schools Smith’s kids attend trail 82% of Kansas’s districts on state tests. Among towns with similar incomes, they rank near the bottom.
| School | Grades | Students | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Plains Middle | 6–8 | 32 | C |
| Golden Plains High | 9–12 | 55 | C |
Low risk, with drought at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 25% of U.S. communities.
Four seasons, hot summers
Smith has chilly winters and warm summers, with very little rain. A typical July afternoon reaches 91°, a January night drops to 17°, and about 17 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
Typical low → high °F
About one in eight working residents works right in Smith
Most working residents leave Smith for work: only 12% work in town. The top destinations are Colby (26%), Hays (5%) and Oakley (4%). Half commute less than 21 miles.
Where working residents work
How healthy Smith is
Smith beats the Kansas average on 4 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 1.
| What stands out | Smith | KS |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults facing food insecurity | 10.2% | 13% |
| Fewer adults facing a utility shut-off | 6.7% | 8.2% |
| More adults who have had cancer | 9.1% | 8.1% |