The Town FilesSmithville, Mississippi
Town in Monroe County · population 509 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $112,000
- Household income
- $43,603
- Jan low / Jul high
- 30° / 89°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 20
- Median age
- 34.7
Smithville is a town of 509 people in Monroe County, Mississippi. The median home is worth $112,000, below the typical Mississippi town ($124,700). It ranks better for families than 95% of Mississippi towns, quieter than 95% of Mississippi towns, better for first-time buyers than 94% of Mississippi towns.
How Smithville ranks
Percentile among Mississippi towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Mississippi towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Smithville is worth $112,000, below the typical Mississippi town ($124,700). Homes cost about 2.6 times the median household income of $43,603, which is more affordable than 66% of Mississippi towns. Median rent is $752 a month. 72.3% of households own their home.
| Housing | Smithville | Typical Mississippi town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $112,000 | $124,700 |
| Median rent | $752 | $820 |
| Median household income | $43,603 | $45,965 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.6× | 2.8× |
| Homeownership | 72.3% | 65.3% |
| Median year built | 1972 | 1979 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Smithville
| People | Smithville | Typical Mississippi town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 34.7 | 37.3 |
| Age 65 and over | 25.6% | 16.6% |
| Under 18 | 26.1% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 11.3% | 19.4% |
| Below the poverty line | 15.0% | 22.9% |
| Veterans | 2.9% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.5% | — |
| Work from home | 2.8% | 4.0% |
| Average commute | 30.2 min | 23.9 min |
| Homes with broadband | 73.5% | 83.3% |
Weather in Smithville
July highs average 89.3°F and January lows 29.9°F. About 61.5 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.0 inches of snow (typical Mississippi town: 0.5 in). Expect about 56 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 67 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
20 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Smithville since 1950, compared with 31 for the typical Mississippi town. 9 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF5, struck on April 27, 2011 about 2.6 miles from the town center. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 19 deaths and 105 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on March 23, 2025.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 40 times; the largest was 2.75 inches on December 16, 2000.
Severe weather in Monroe County since 1996
Monroe County has been included in 26 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, hurricane, snowstorm.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| February 6, 2026 | Winter Storm | DR-4899: Severe Winter Storm |
| January 24, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3640: Severe Winter Storm |
| March 26, 2023 | Severe Storm | DR-4697: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Tornadoes |
| October 22, 2021 | Hurricane | DR-4626: Hurricane Ida |
| August 28, 2021 | Hurricane | EM-3569: Hurricane Ida |
Jobs and pay in Monroe County
Monroe County had 9,148 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $50,944 a year. Unemployment was 3.8% in 2023; in Smithville itself the ACS puts it at 8.1%.
Public schools in Smithville
1 public school with 567 students, about 13.2 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| SMITHVILLE HIGH SCHOOL | PK-12 | 567 | 13.2 |
Towns near Smithville
- Amory, MS7.7 mi · 6,666 people · home $162,000
- Nettleton, MS13.1 mi · 1,935 people · home $119,900
- Fulton, MS13.5 mi · 4,542 people · home $158,600
- Mooreville, MS17.0 mi · 859 people · home $177,900
- Shannon, MS17.2 mi · 1,496 people · home $130,900
- Plantersville, MS18.1 mi · 868 people · home $125,000
- Mantachie, MS18.5 mi · 1,121 people · home $156,700
- Aberdeen, MS18.8 mi · 4,961 people · home $87,600
Smithville questions
Is Smithville, Mississippi a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Smithville scores better for retirees than 67% of Mississippi towns and quieter than 95%. 25.6% of residents are 65 or older (median age 34.7).
How much does a house cost in Smithville?
The median owner-occupied home in Smithville is valued at $112,000 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $43,603, so homes cost about 2.6 times income. Median rent is $752 a month.
What is the weather like in Smithville?
July highs average 89.3°F and January lows 29.9°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 61.5 inches of precipitation a year and 0.0 inches of snow.
Does Smithville get tornadoes?
20 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Smithville since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF5 on April 27, 2011. The typical Mississippi town has had 31.
- 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)