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About Smithfield

Village in Gosper County, Nebraska, United States
60Population
0.2 sq miArea
2,546 ftElevation

Smithfield is a village in Gosper County, Nebraska, United States. It is part of the Lexington, Nebraska Micropolitan Statistical Area. As of the 2020 census, Smithfield had a population of 60.

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ZIP code68976
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Housing in Smithfield

$280K≈ same as a year ago Typical home value · Zillow

The typical Smithfield home is worth about $280,000, about the same as a year ago, close to the Nebraska typical home.

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

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Compared with Nebraska

1better than NE·2worse

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 29 are too close to call.

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Care nearby

Lexington Regional Health CenterLexington · 14.7 mi · ER · rural critical access
Heartland Health Center - Ravenna ClinicRavenna · 53.4 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 Smithfield · CMS · HRSAHealth in Smithfield →

Natural hazards in Smithfield

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Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 69% of U.S. communities.

🧊 Hail🌵 Drought💨 Strong wind
FEMA National Risk Index December 2025 · OpenFEMANatural hazards in Smithfield →

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Smithfield has chilly winters and warm summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 87°, a January night drops to 15°, and about 18 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

40° / 17°Winter
63° / 36°Spring
85° / 60°Summer
65° / 38°Fall
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Nearest: Elwood Public LibraryElwood · 6.3 miles · 26 hrs a week

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