The Town FilesSmithville, Ohio
Village in Wayne County · population 1,338 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $197,100
- Household income
- $71,944
- Jan low / Jul high
- 18° / 82°
- Snow a year
- 29 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 18
- Median age
- 37.4
Smithville is a village of 1,338 people in Wayne County, Ohio. The median home is worth $197,100, above the typical Ohio town ($171,100). It ranks quieter than 95% of Ohio towns, better for cycling than 93% of Ohio towns, better for retirees than 87% of Ohio towns.
How Smithville ranks
Percentile among Ohio towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Ohio towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Smithville is worth $197,100, above the typical Ohio town ($171,100). Homes cost about 2.7 times the median household income of $71,944, which is more affordable than 48% of Ohio towns. Median rent is $893 a month. 73.7% of households own their home.
| Housing | Smithville | Typical Ohio town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $197,100 | $171,100 |
| Median rent | $893 | $914 |
| Median household income | $71,944 | $67,019 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.7× | 2.6× |
| Homeownership | 73.7% | 71.7% |
| Median year built | 1967 | 1965 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Smithville
| People | Smithville | Typical Ohio town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 37.4 | 40.6 |
| Age 65 and over | 24.7% | 19.1% |
| Under 18 | 26.0% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 27.1% | 21.3% |
| Below the poverty line | 6.7% | 10.3% |
| Veterans | 6.3% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.3% | — |
| Work from home | 9.8% | 8.6% |
| Average commute | 15.8 min | 23.3 min |
| Homes with broadband | 95.4% | 90.9% |
Weather in Smithville
July highs average 82.4°F and January lows 18.0°F. About 36.9 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 28.6 inches of snow (typical Ohio town: 23.8 in). Expect about 7 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 129 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
18 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Smithville since 1950, compared with 16 for the typical Ohio town. 5 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF2, struck on September 16, 2010 about 5.3 miles from the town center. The most recent was on March 31, 2026.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 51 times; the largest was 3.00 inches on August 10, 1980.
Severe weather in Wayne County since 1996
Wayne County has been included in 10 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for tornado, hurricane, snowstorm.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| March 31, 2020 | Biological | DR-4507: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3457: Covid-19 |
| June 30, 2012 | Severe Storm | EM-3346: Severe Storms |
| September 13, 2005 | Hurricane | EM-3250: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation |
| February 15, 2005 | Severe Storm | DR-1580: Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, And Mudslides |
Jobs and pay in Wayne County
Wayne County had 48,515 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $57,609 a year. Unemployment was 2.8% in 2023; in Smithville itself the ACS puts it at 1.8%.
Public schools in Smithville
5 public schools with 1,744 students, about 15.6 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wayne County Schools Career Center | 7-12 | 606 | 12.1 |
| Green Elementary School | K-5 | 538 | 19.9 |
| Smithville High School | 9-12 | 327 | 19.2 |
| Green Middle School | 6-8 | 230 | 14.4 |
| Liberty Preparatory School (charter) | 10-12 | 43 | 21.5 |
Towns near Smithville
- Orrville, OH4.5 mi · 8,452 people · home $188,900
- Wooster, OH4.8 mi · 27,232 people · home $214,200
- Marshallville, OH7.1 mi · 789 people · home $172,300
- Apple Creek, OH8.0 mi · 1,188 people · home $191,400
- Creston, OH8.2 mi · 2,139 people · home $171,500
- Rittman, OH8.6 mi · 6,131 people · home $162,100
- Dalton, OH9.3 mi · 1,927 people · home $183,300
- Kidron, OH9.9 mi · 966 people · home $201,900
Smithville questions
Is Smithville, Ohio a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Smithville scores better for retirees than 87% of Ohio towns and quieter than 95%. 24.7% of residents are 65 or older (median age 37.4).
How much does a house cost in Smithville?
The median owner-occupied home in Smithville is valued at $197,100 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $71,944, so homes cost about 2.7 times income. Median rent is $893 a month.
What is the weather like in Smithville?
July highs average 82.4°F and January lows 18.0°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 36.9 inches of precipitation a year and 28.6 inches of snow.
Does Smithville get tornadoes?
18 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Smithville since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF2 on September 16, 2010. The typical Ohio town has had 16.
- 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)