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Smithers, WV
B+
Population: 1,025
Home Price: $100,700
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Overview
Smithers is a small town in the state of West Virginia with a population of 1,025. The cost of living is low making it one of the most affordable places to live in the US. Smithers has a hot summer and mild winter climate.
Quality of Life Summary
Area Size:
Small Town
Living Costs:
Low Cost
Employment:
(C) Average
Cultural Diversity:
(B) Good
Residents:
Families
School Rating:
(F) Poor
Safety Rating:
NA
Public Transport:
(D) Fair
Average Commute:
17.1 minutes
Walkability:
(A) Excellent
Climate:
Hot Summer and Mild Winter
Shopping Mall:
-
Near Beach or Lake:
-
Near Mountains:
-
Near Parks & Green Space:
-
Social and Economic Statistics of Smithers, WV
Job Market
Diversity
Housing
Education
Schools
Crime & Safety
Employment and Income
Smithers
West Virginia
United States
Per Capita Income
$24,686
$24,785
$32,693
Median Household Income
$37,500
$47,861
$65,483
Unemployment Rate
4.6%
8.7%
5.7%
Poverty Rate
24.3%
16.4%
10.5%
Age
Smithers
West Virginia
United States
Median Age
54.9
43.8
42.3
Gender
Smithers
West Virginia
United States
Male
38.9%
49.2%
49.8%
Female
61.1%
50.8%
50.2%
Race
Smithers
West Virginia
United States
White
80.3%
92.7%
80.3%
Black or African American
10.3%
3.7%
7.0%
American Indian and Alaska Native
0.0%
0.1%
2.7%
Asian
0.0%
0.4%
1.9%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander
0.0%
0.0%
0.2%
Other Race
0.0%
0.5%
2.7%
Multiracial
9.4%
2.5%
5.2%
Housing Information
Smithers
West Virginia
United States
Median Home Price
$100,700
$106,257
$208,542
Median Monthly Rent
$403
$519
$801
Family Households
41.1%
41.1%
48.6%
Nonfamily Households
33.9%
33.9%
26.2%
Homeowners
64.9%
73.3%
72.9%
Renters
35.1%
26.7%
27.1%
Education
Smithers
West Virginia
United States
High School Graduate or Equivalent
7.9%
9.6%
7.5%
Some College, no Degree
36.4%
36.4%
34.0%
Associate's Degree
18.4%
17.2%
21.2%
Bachelor's Degree
8.7%
7.2%
9.3%
Graduate or Professional Degree
19.8%
9.6%
15.0%
Proficiency
Smithers
West Virginia
United States
Mathematics
22.0%
39.6%
46.8%
Reading/Language Arts
NA%
NA%
50.7%
Annual Violent and Property Crimes per 100,000 People
Violent Crime
Smithers
West Virginia
United States
Murder
NA
5.0
3.0
Rape
NA
25.4
38.0
Robbery
NA
19.5
40.7
Assault
NA
172.6
188.5
Property Crime
Smithers
West Virginia
United States
Burglary
NA
200.9
336.1
Theft
NA
1408.7
1913.7
Vehicle Theft
NA
87.3
167.1
Arson
NA
6.7
10.5
Culture and Lifestyle in and Around Smithers, WV
Food
Sports
Arts
Hobbies
Entertainment
Recreation
Shopping
hot dog
hot sauce
fast food
hibachi
beef
food wine
buffalo wild wings
crawfish
cheese cake
american cuisine
cheese
popeyes
middle eastern
cooking
wine
cheese monger
deli
fried chicken
meal
scallops
football
college football
basketball
ncaa football
teams
fantasy football
college basketball
video games
country music
cfb
athletics
food wine
recruiting
coaches
ncaa
nfl
yeaaaaaaaaah
brownsindians
nba
outdoors
nft
birdsandcake
creative
theatre
pfp
nfts
photographs
activism
drawings
renaissance
canvas
film photography
jewelry
comics
craft
childrens books
spending time
video games
side hustle
vnce
memes
outdoors
gaming
youtuber
hunting
pokmon
hiking
comics
adventures
anime
sports
vnce
creative
corporate
gaming
theatre
television
tv
uncensored
hip hop
drama
ent
booking
hollywood
producer
sports
space
summer
pool
waterpark
hunting
beach
patio
winter
hiking
rec
facility
mountains
mountain
home depot
hair salons
groceries
gas station
grocery store
deli
merch
catalogs
brands
shopped
shipping
kroger
tees
lowes
gift card
tshirts
candles
trader joes
jewelry
pickup
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