Smithsburg is a town in Washington County, Maryland, United States. The population was 2,977 at the 2020 census. Smithsburg is close to the former Fort Ritchie army base and just west of the presidential retreat Camp David.

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How Smithsburg ranks

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#11Cheapest rent in MD #27Lowest property tax in MD #6Safest in MD All MD rankings →

Town numbers

ZIP code21783

Area code301

Living in Smithsburg

Housing in Smithsburg

$367K▲ 1.6% in a year Typical home value · Zillow

The typical Smithsburg home is worth about $367,000, up 1.6% in a year, 14% below the Maryland typical home.

Only 2 sales in May 2026, too few for a market read. The typical value is the steadier guide.

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Safety in Smithsburg

A⁻

Safety Grade A-

Smithsburg reports less crime per resident than 78% of the U.S. towns and cities we grade.

Violent crime per 1,000

Smithsburg 0.3

Maryland 3.7

U.S. 3.3

Property crime per 1,000

Smithsburg 3.7

Maryland 18.5

U.S. 15.5

FBI crime data, 2025 · crimes reported to policeCrime & safety →

Work & commute in Smithsburg

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Most working residents leave Smithsburg for work: only 2% work in town. The top destinations are Hagerstown (13%), Frederick (11%) and Robinwood (4%). Half commute less than 17 miles.

Hagerstown

13%

Frederick

11%

Robinwood

Ballenger Creek

2%Work in townlive and work in Smithsburg 17 miWhere do people commute?the commute map 427Jobs based herea commuter town

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Health in Smithsburg

B⁻

Health Grade B−

Healthier than 49% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates.

Compared with Maryland

1better than MD·8worse

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 23 are too close to call.

Conditions 1▲ 2▼ 9 close Habits 1▼ 3 close Care 4▼ 3 close Mind 1▼ 4 close Everyday needs all close

BetterToo close to callWorse

What stands out

33.5%Fewer adults with high cholesterolMD 38.1% · better 15.1%More smokersMD 10.9% · worse

Care nearby

Meritus Medical CenterHagerstown · 5.9 mi · ER

Keystone Foot and Ankle Center WaynesboroWaynesboro · 6.4 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 Smithsburg · CMS · HRSAHealth in Smithsburg →

Natural hazards in Smithsburg

Very low

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 9% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🌀 Hurricanes🌪️ Tornadoes

0Does Smithsburg flood?no paid flood claims on record 4Disasters that paid out herefederal disasters sent FEMA money to Smithsburg

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

Climate in Smithsburg

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Smithsburg has chilly winters and warm summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 84°, a January night drops to 22°, and about 28 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

41° / 24°Winter

62° / 41°Spring

82° / 62°Summer

64° / 45°Fall

How much snow does Smithsburg get?About 28 inches a winter.Rain & snow →When is the first frost?Around Oct 19, with the last in spring around Apr 25.Frost dates →Is it warmer than it used to be?+1.6° vs. the 20th century.Then & now →

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Schools in Smithsburg

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B⁻

School Grade B-

The public schools Smithsburg’s kids attend, from kindergarten through graduation, outperform 52% of Maryland’s districts on state tests and graduation. Among towns with similar incomes, they sit near the middle.

#41Best public schoolsof 235 in MD

DistrictWashington County Public SchoolsSchools3

Smithsburg Elementary B-Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 362 students Smithsburg Middle BMiddle · Grades 6–8 · 554 students Smithsburg High A+High · Grades 9–12 · 733 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 MD. Ratings are from neighbors.