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A town of 103 people in West Virginia
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About Smithfield

Town in West Virginia, United States
103Population
0.3 sq miArea
846 ftElevation

Smithfield is a town in Wetzel County, West Virginia, United States. The population was 103 at the 2020 census. Smithfield was named for Henry Smith, who kept a store there.

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ZIP code26437
Area code304
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Housing in Smithfield

$62K▼ 9.7% in a year Typical home value · Zillow

The typical Smithfield home is worth about $62,000, down 9.7% in a year, 66% below the West Virginia typical home.

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12worse than WV

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 20 are too close to call.

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Clarksburg VA Medical CenterClarksburg · 18.8 mi · ER
Mva Health Center - ManningtonMannington · 11.8 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careShortage · county-wide
DentalShortage · county-wide
Mental healthShortage · county-wide
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Natural hazards in Smithfield

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Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 99% of U.S. communities.

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Smithfield has chilly winters and warm summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 85°, a January night drops to 22°, and about 23 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

43° / 24°Winter
65° / 40°Spring
84° / 60°Summer
66° / 43°Fall
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Nearest: Pine Grove Public LibraryPine Grove · 8 miles · 32 hrs a week
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