The Town FilesSmiths Grove, Kentucky
City in Warren County · population 752 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $164,500
- Household income
- $53,098
- Jan low / Jul high
- 29° / 91°
- Snow a year
- 4 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 23
- Median age
- 44.5
Smiths Grove is a city of 752 people in Warren County, Kentucky. The median home is worth $164,500, close to the typical Kentucky town ($161,450). It ranks quieter than 91% of Kentucky towns, better for families than 86% of Kentucky towns, hipper than 74% of Kentucky towns.
How Smiths Grove ranks
Percentile among Kentucky towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Kentucky towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Smiths Grove is worth $164,500, close to the typical Kentucky town ($161,450). Homes cost about 3.1 times the median household income of $53,098, which is more affordable than 47% of Kentucky towns. Median rent is $1,293 a month. 71.6% of households own their home.
| Housing | Smiths Grove | Typical Kentucky town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $164,500 | $161,450 |
| Median rent | $1,293 | $837 |
| Median household income | $53,098 | $54,969 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.1× | 3.0× |
| Homeownership | 71.6% | 63.5% |
| Median year built | 1973 | 1974 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Smiths Grove
| People | Smiths Grove | Typical Kentucky town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 44.5 | 39.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 26.5% | 18.1% |
| Under 18 | 21.5% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 13.2% | 19.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 9.9% | 18.0% |
| Veterans | 7.0% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.3% | — |
| Work from home | 8.1% | 7.5% |
| Average commute | 26.6 min | 22.2 min |
| Homes with broadband | 88.5% | 88.6% |
Weather in Smiths Grove
July highs average 91.0°F and January lows 29.3°F. About 53.5 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 4.0 inches of snow (typical Kentucky town: 9.4 in). Expect about 54 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 78 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
23 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Smiths Grove since 1950, compared with 19 for the typical Kentucky town. 10 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF3, struck on December 11, 2021 about 2.9 miles from the town center and killed 17. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 20 deaths and 127 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on May 26, 2024.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 32 times; the largest was 2.75 inches on May 16, 2025.
Severe weather in Warren County since 1996
Warren County has been included in 26 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, tornado, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| January 24, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3633: Severe Winter Storm |
| May 23, 2025 | Severe Storm | DR-4875: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Tornadoes |
| April 24, 2025 | Severe Storm | DR-4864: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides |
| April 3, 2025 | Severe Storm | EM-3626: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| February 16, 2025 | Severe Storm | EM-3624: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Flooding, And Landslides |
Jobs and pay in Warren County
Warren County had 70,761 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $55,488 a year. Unemployment was 3.9% in 2023; in Smiths Grove itself the ACS puts it at 0.5%.
Public schools in Smiths Grove
2 public schools with 896 students, about 17.9 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Edmonson Elementary School | PK-4 | 454 | 17.5 |
| North Warren Elementary | PK-6 | 442 | 18.4 |
Towns near Smiths Grove
- Park City, KY9.3 mi · 614 people · home $150,000
- Brownsville, KY10.5 mi · 875 people · home $161,000
- Bowling Green, KY13.4 mi · 72,294 people · home $241,900
- Cave City, KY14.7 mi · 2,356 people · home $116,700
- Glasgow, KY15.9 mi · 15,014 people · home $173,900
- Plano, KY16.6 mi · 1,223 people · home $226,300
- Horse Cave, KY18.0 mi · 2,212 people · home $113,700
- Scottsville, KY20.8 mi · 4,299 people · home $160,700
Smiths Grove questions
Is Smiths Grove, Kentucky a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Smiths Grove scores better for retirees than 70% of Kentucky towns and quieter than 91%. 26.5% of residents are 65 or older (median age 44.5).
How much does a house cost in Smiths Grove?
The median owner-occupied home in Smiths Grove is valued at $164,500 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $53,098, so homes cost about 3.1 times income. Median rent is $1,293 a month.
What is the weather like in Smiths Grove?
July highs average 91.0°F and January lows 29.3°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 53.5 inches of precipitation a year and 4.0 inches of snow.
Does Smiths Grove get tornadoes?
23 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Smiths Grove since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF3 on December 11, 2021. The typical Kentucky town has had 19.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)