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Smiths Grove

A city of 752 people in Kentucky
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Conserved land4.7%23 of 495 acres
Trails2.0 mi2.5 mi per sq mi
Parks & preserves1named on the map

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J. L. Wright House

J. L. Wright House

Greek Revival · on the Register since 1979

J. L. Wright House was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Dec 18, 1979. It is significant for its architecture at the local level. Its architecture is described as Greek Revival. It was listed as part of Warren County MRA.

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About Smiths Grove

City in Kentucky, United States
752Population
0.8 sq miArea
636 ftElevation

Smiths Grove is a home rule-class city in Warren County, Kentucky, United States. The population was 752 as of the 2020 Census. It is included in the Bowling Green, Kentucky Metropolitan Statistical Area.

From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)

Town numbers

ZIP code42171
Area code270
Living in Smiths Grove

Housing in Smiths Grove

$256K▲ 0.8% in a year Typical home value · Zillow

The typical Smiths Grove home is worth about $256,000, up 0.8% in a year, 10% above the Kentucky typical home.

Only 1 sale in April 2026, too few for a market read. The typical value is the steadier guide.

Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data CenterHousing market →

Safety in Smiths Grove

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Not graded

Smiths Grove has fewer than 1,000 residents. At that size one or two incidents swing the numbers so much that a grade wouldn't be fair, so we show the counts instead.

Violent0
Property60
Reported in 202560
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Work & commute in Smiths Grove

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Most working residents leave Smiths Grove for work: only 1% work in town. The top destinations are Bowling Green (50%), Glasgow (3%) and Scottsville (3%). Half commute less than 14 miles.

Bowling Green
50%
Glasgow
3%
Scottsville
3%
Lexington-Fayette urban county
2%
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSWork & commute in Smiths Grove →

Health in Smiths Grove

Compared with Kentucky

2better than KY

of 5 measures CDC estimates. The other 3 are too close to call.

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Care nearby

The Medical Center (Bowling Green)Bowling Green · 12.8 mi · ER
A Plus Family Healthcare-BrownsvilleBrownsville · 10.3 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careShortage · county-wide
DentalNo shortage
Mental healthShortage · county-wide
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CDC's estimate for Smiths Grove · CMS · HRSAHealth in Smiths Grove →

Natural hazards in Smiths Grove

78
High

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 78% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🧊 Hail🌪️ Tornadoes
FEMA National Risk Index December 2025 · OpenFEMANatural hazards in Smiths Grove →

Climate in Smiths Grove

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Smiths Grove has chilly winters and warm summers, with plenty of rain. A typical July afternoon reaches 89°, a January night drops to 27°, and about 9 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

48° / 29°Winter
70° / 46°Spring
88° / 65°Summer
71° / 47°Fall
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Climate in Smiths Grove →

Schools in Smiths Grove

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A−

School Grade A-

The public schools Smiths Grove’s kids attend, from kindergarten through graduation, outperform 76% of Kentucky’s districts on state tests and graduation. Among towns with similar incomes, they rank near the top.

DistrictWarren CountySchools1

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 KY. Ratings are from neighbors.

Smiths Grove’s library

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Smiths Grove Branch115 Second Street · part of Warren County Public Library
Fine-freeE-books48 hrs a week
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