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A town of 1,388. Healthier than 77% of U.S. towns.
Population
1,388
−7.1% since 2010
Median home value
$225K
Census ACS
Household income
$89K
median
Median age
44.5
years
Jobs based here
58
A commuter town
What makes Smith stand out
The thing Smith does most differently from other towns.
Small town
1,388 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
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Smith’s report card
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Upcoming events
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The data
Ordered by what stands out in Smith. Another town gets a different order.
Health
Healthier than 23% of U.S. towns
Smith beats the Ohio average on 0 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 7.
C−Health Grade
32 measures vs. Ohio
0 better25 too close to call7 worse
| What stands out | Smith | OH |
|---|---|---|
| More adults with COPD | 9.5% | 8% |
| More adults who have had cancer | 10.3% | 8.7% |
| More adults with heart disease | 8.3% | 7.1% |
Reynolds Memorial Hospital
11.2 mi away · emergency room
3 of 3
care shortages: primary care, dental, mental health
36th
percentile among OH towns
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSAFull health report →
Work & commute
Most working residents commute out of Smith
Most working residents leave Smith for work: only 1% work in town. The top destinations are Wheeling (12%), Richland (8%) and St. Clairsville (6%). Half commute less than 15 miles.
1%work in town
Where working residents work
In Smith1%
Wheeling12%
Richland8%
St. Clairsville6%
Union4%
15 mi
median commute distance
58
jobs based in Smith
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSCommute map →
Natural hazards
High risk, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 71% of U.S. communities.
71risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland flooding
9
paid flood claims since 1990
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMANatural hazards →
Climate
Four seasons, pleasant summers
Smith has chilly winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 83°, a January night drops to 21°, and about 16 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
16″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter23–40°
Spring39–62°
Summer60–82°
Fall43–64°
Oct 22
typical first frost
Apr 27
typical last frost
+1.2°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Full climate →
Outdoors
2% of Smith is conserved land
1.0 miles of trails across 1 parks and preserves.
2%conserved
2%
conserved · 469 of 23,044 acres
1.0 mi
of trails · 0 per sq mi
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Barkcamp State Park | — | 1 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-USParks & trails →
A commuter town
99% of working residents leave Smith for work
Where Smith’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
58jobs based in Smith
1%of working residents work in town
15 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023