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Smithsburg’s story
213 years in pictures
1 postcards, papers and photographs from public archives.
- 1813Smithsburg is settled
- 2004MDMap-doton-Smithburg
SmithsburgMD
A town of 3,115, settled in 1813. Public schools that outperform most of Maryland.
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Photo: Famartin · CC BY-SA 4.0
Population
3,115
+0.1% since 2010
Typical home
$367K
+1.6% in a year
Household income
$101K
median
Median age
33.6
years
Jobs based here
427
A commuter town
What makes Smithsburg stand out
The 3 things Smithsburg does most differently from other towns.
A commuter town
98% of working residents leave Smithsburg for work
Where Smithsburg’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
427jobs based in Smithsburg
2%of working residents work in town
17 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
Smithsburg’s report card
Now in Smithsburg
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Residents weigh in
Smithsburg is #261 of 262 in MD for “Longest growing season”. Fair?
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Weather
Forecast →55°
Light Rain
H 64° · L 58°
Local news
All →- Brunswick vs Away - Girls Varsity Basketball 01/07/2027 | Live & On DemandNFHS Network · Sep 27
- A Half-Century of Steam: Smithsburg’s Steam & Craft Show Returns for Its 52nd YearTri-State Alert · Sep 24
- Catoctin vs Smithsburg - Girls Junior Varsity Soccer 09/22/2026 | Watch Live & On DemandNFHS Network · Sep 19
Upcoming events
Nothing on the calendar.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Smithsburg. Another town gets a different order.
Schools
Smithsburg’s public schools outperform 52% of Maryland districts
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.
B−School Grade
| School | Grades | Students | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smithsburg Elementary | PK–5 | 362 | B− |
| Smithsburg Middle | 6–8 | 554 | B |
| Smithsburg High | 9–12 | 733 | A+ |
NCES · EDFacts · graded within MD on state tests and graduationAll 3 schools →
Housing
A typical Smithsburg home is worth about $367K
The typical Smithsburg home is worth about $367,000, up 1.6% in a year, 14% below the Maryland typical home.
$367KZillow home value
Typical home value
Smithsburg$367K
Maryland$428K
+1.6%
value change, 1 year
2
homes sold in May
Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data CenterHousing market →
Health
Healthier than 49% of U.S. towns
Smithsburg beats the Maryland average on 1 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 8.
B−Health Grade
32 measures vs. Maryland
1 better23 too close to call8 worse
| What stands out | Smithsburg | MD |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults with high cholesterol | 33.5% | 38.1% |
| More smokers | 15.1% | 10.9% |
Meritus Medical Center
5.9 mi away · emergency room
2 of 3
care shortages: primary care, mental health
25th
percentile among MD towns
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSAFull health report →
Natural hazards
Very low risk, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 9% of U.S. communities.
9risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingHurricanesTornadoes
4
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMANatural hazards →
Safety
Less crime per resident than 78% of U.S. towns
Smithsburg reports less crime per resident than 78% of the U.S. towns and cities we grade.
A−Safety Grade
Violent crime per 1,000 residents
Smithsburg0.3
Maryland3.7
U.S.3.3
Property crime per 1,000 residents
Smithsburg3.7
Maryland18.5
U.S.15.5
78th
percentile among U.S. towns we grade
86th
percentile among MD towns
1
violent crimes reported in 2025
12
property crimes reported in 2025
FBI crime data, 2025 · crimes reported to policeFull safety report →
Work & commute
Most working residents commute out of Smithsburg
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.
2%work in town
Where working residents work
In Smithsburg2%
Hagerstown13%
Frederick11%
Robinwood4%
Ballenger Creek4%
17 mi
median commute distance
427
jobs based in Smithsburg
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSCommute map →
Climate
Four seasons, pleasant summers
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.
28″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter24–41°
Spring41–62°
Summer62–82°
Fall45–64°
Oct 19
typical first frost
Apr 25
typical last frost
+1.6°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Full climate →
Famous people from Smithsburg
5 notable people were born in Smithsburg.
J
John L. McAteeUS judge · 1841–1904E
Evan EckenrodeUS comedian, filmmaker, Internet personality and former Vine star · born 1997F
Francis Calvin RennerAmerican inventor, businessman, farmer, and minister · 1840–1914P
Paul David RichardsonAmerican architect, active in Washington · 1888–1939About Smithsburg
Town in Maryland, United States
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.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Established
- 1813
- Population
- 2,977
- Area
- 1.1 sq mi
- Elevation
- 771 ft
- ZIP code
- 21783
- Area code
- 301
Smithsburg’s neighbors
One town shares a border with Smithsburg.
CavetownSmithsburg
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