Smithland, Iowa

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Population in 2022: 182 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: -17.6%
 
Males: 100  (55.4%)
Females: 82  (44.6%)
Median resident age:

57.2 years
Iowa median age:

38.9 years

Zip codes: 51056.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $81,054 (it was $31,406 in 2000)
Smithland:

$81,054
IA:

$69,588

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $47,704 (it was $14,722 in 2000)

Smithland city income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $82,810 (it was $50,300 in 2000)
Smithland:

$82,810
IA:

$194,600

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $88,112; detached houses: $93,346; mobile homes: $51,996

Median gross rent in 2022: $701.

March 2022 cost of living index in Smithland: 81.2 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 4.5%
(3.8% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 100.0% for two or more races residents)

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According to our research of Iowa and other state lists, there were 2 registered sex offenders living in Smithland, Iowa as of May 22, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Smithland is 93 to 1.


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Ancestries: American (32.8%), Irish (20.7%), German (17.2%), English (5.2%), Italian (3.4%), Scandinavian (3.4%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Incorporated on 05/6/1889

Elevation: 1090 feet

Land area: 0.36 square miles.

Population density: 505 people per square mile   (low).

Smithland, Iowa map

2 residents are foreign born

This city:

0.9%
Iowa:

3.1%

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $1,447 (1.7%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $690 (0.9%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Sioux City, IA (30.1 miles , pop. 85,013).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Omaha, NE (67.1 miles , pop. 390,007).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (424.6 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Rodney, IA (1.4 miles),
Oto, IA (2.1 miles),
Hornick, IA (2.9 miles ),
Mapleton, IA (2.9 miles ),
Danbury, IA (3.3 miles ),
Climbing Hill, IA (3.3 miles),
Castana, IA (3.3 miles),
Anthon, IA (3.4 miles )

Latitude: 42.23 N, Longitude: 95.93 W

Area code: 712

Distribution of median household income in Smithland, IA in 2022
Distribution of house value in Smithland, IA in 2022
Smithland satellite photo by USGS
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

2.9%
Iowa:

2.7%
Most common industries in Smithland, IA (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Construction (11.4%)
  • Arts, entertainment, recreation (8.0%)
  • Food (6.8%)
  • Health care (6.8%)
  • Metal & metal products (5.7%)
  • Broadcasting & telecommunications (5.7%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (4.5%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Construction (19.2%)
  • Food (11.5%)
  • Metal & metal products (9.6%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (7.7%)
  • Paper (7.7%)
  • Transportation equipment (5.8%)
  • U. S. Postal service (5.8%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Health care (16.7%)
  • Arts, entertainment, recreation (16.7%)
  • Broadcasting & telecommunications (13.9%)
  • Professional, scientific, technical services (8.3%)
  • Computer & electronic products (5.6%)
  • Department & other general merchandise stores (5.6%)
  • Nonmetallic mineral products (5.6%)
Most common occupations in Smithland, IA (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (14.8%)
  • Construction traders workers except carpenters, electricians, painters, plumbers, and construction laborers (11.4%)
  • Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks (5.7%)
  • Cashiers (4.5%)
  • Assemblers and fabricators (4.5%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (4.5%)
  • Top executives (3.4%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (25.0%)
  • Construction traders workers except carpenters, electricians, painters, plumbers, and construction laborers (19.2%)
  • Assemblers and fabricators (7.7%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (7.7%)
  • Farmers and farm managers (5.8%)
  • Material recording, scheduling, dispatching, and distributing workers (5.8%)
  • Top executives (3.8%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks (13.9%)
  • Cashiers (11.1%)
  • Information and record clerks, except customer service representatives (8.3%)
  • Customer service representatives (8.3%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (8.3%)
  • Accountants and auditors (5.6%)
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (5.6%)

Average climate in Smithland, Iowa

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

Smithland, Iowa average temperatures Smithland, Iowa average precipitation Smithland, Iowa humidity Smithland, Iowa wind speed Smithland, Iowa snowfall Smithland, Iowa sunshine Smithland, Iowa clear and cloudy days
Air pollution and air quality trends
(lower is better)
AQI SO2
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2002 was 5.85. This is significantly better than average.

City:

5.85
U.S.:

72.56
Sulfur Dioxide Level

Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) [ppb] level in 2002 was 0.693. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 20.9 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.693
U.S.:

1.515

Tornado activity:

Smithland-area historical tornado activity is near Iowa state average. It is 72% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 7/28/1986, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 12.7 miles away from the Smithland city center injured 2 people and caused between $50,000,000 and $500,000,000 in damages.

On 6/23/1952, a category F4 tornado 36.3 miles away from the city center injured 4 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Smithland-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Iowa state average. It is 242% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 9/3/2016 at 12:02:44, a magnitude 5.8 (5.8 MW, Depth: 3.5 mi, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 405.0 miles away from Smithland center
On 11/3/2002 at 20:41:56, a magnitude 4.3 (4.3 MB, Depth: 3.1 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 155.7 miles away from the city center
On 3/4/1983 at 06:32:18, a magnitude 4.6 (4.4 MB, 4.6 LG, 4.4 ML) earthquake occurred 222.6 miles away from Smithland center
On 7/9/1975 at 14:54:15, a magnitude 4.6 (4.6 MB) earthquake occurred 238.0 miles away from the city center
On 2/6/1996 at 15:10:28, a magnitude 3.6 (3.6 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: II - III) earthquake occurred 84.6 miles away from Smithland center
On 6/22/2019 at 08:50:24, a magnitude 4.6 (4.6 MW, Depth: 1.9 mi) earthquake occurred 277.4 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), local magnitude (ML), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Woodbury County (15) is near the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 11
Emergencies Declared: 2

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 10, Storms: 6, Tornadoes: 2, Winds: 2, Hurricane: 1, Ice Storm: 1, Snow: 1, Snowstorm: 1, Winter Storm: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Smithland topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near Smithland:

  • HEIGHTS HOME HEALTH (Home Health Center, about 9 miles away; MAPLETON, IA)
  • MAPLE HEIGHTS (Nursing Home, about 9 miles away; MAPLETON, IA)
  • PLEASANT VIEW CARE CENTER (Nursing Home, about 14 miles away; WHITING, IA)
  • ELMWOOD CARE CENTRE (Nursing Home, about 16 miles away; ONAWA, IA)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Smithland:

  • Western Iowa Tech Community College (about 28 miles; Sioux City, IA; Full-time enrollment: 3,544)
  • Buena Vista University (about 47 miles; Storm Lake, IA; FT enrollment: 2,522)
  • Wayne State College (about 56 miles; Wayne, NE; FT enrollment: 3,121)
  • University of South Dakota (about 64 miles; Vermillion, SD; FT enrollment: 7,328)
  • Metropolitan Community College Area (about 64 miles; Omaha, NE; FT enrollment: 12,236)
  • Iowa Western Community College (about 67 miles; Council Bluffs, IA; FT enrollment: 5,344)
  • Creighton University (about 67 miles; Omaha, NE; FT enrollment: 5,370)

Points of interest:

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Notable locations in Smithland: Smithland Fire Department (A), Smithland City Hall (B). Display/hide their locations on the map

Church in Smithland: United Methodist Church (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Birthplace of: George Clark (baseball) - Baseball player.

Woodbury County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level greater than 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Highest Potential

Drinking water stations with addresses in Smithland and their reported violations in the past:

SHOP N GO (Address: 3085 335TH ST , Population served: 25, Groundwater):
Past monitoring violations:
  • One routine major monitoring violation
Average household size:
This city:

2.2 people
Iowa:

2.4 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:

65.0%
Whole state:

64.7%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:

7.0%
Whole state:

6.7%


No gay or lesbian households reported

For population 15 years and over in Smithland:

Marital status in Smithland, IA
  • Never married: 15.4%
  • Now married: 46.6%
  • Separated: 1.3%
  • Widowed: 25.7%
  • Divorced: 11.0%

For population 25 years and over in Smithland:

  • High school or higher: 92.6%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 14.7%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 0.7%
  • Unemployed: 2.2%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 28.0 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

9.0
Iowa average:

10.5

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Smithland, IA (based on Woodbury County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Catholic22,73213
Mainline Protestant17,71353
Evangelical Protestant17,16263
Other2,24011
Orthodox4502
Black Protestant1261
None41,749-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 19
Here:

1.86 / 10,000 pop.
State:

2.14 / 10,000 pop.
Number of supercenters and club stores: 3
Woodbury County:

0.29 / 10,000 pop.
State:

0.23 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 3
This county:

0.29 / 10,000 pop.
Iowa:

0.43 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 46
Here:

4.51 / 10,000 pop.
Iowa:

5.55 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 84
Woodbury County:

8.24 / 10,000 pop.
State:

8.01 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Here:

8.4%
Iowa:

7.8%
Adult obesity rate:
This county:

28.9%
Iowa:

27.3%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Woodbury County:

15.0%
Iowa:

14.5%
Local government employment and payroll (March 2022)
Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Other and Unallocable 1$3,872$46,4641$1,207
Financial Administration 0$0 1$1,207
Other Government Administration 0$0 6$1,220
Totals for Government 1$3,872$46,4648$3,634

Smithland government finances - Expenditure in 2017 (per resident):

  • Current Operations - Sewerage: $30,000 ($164.84)
    General - Other: $26,000 ($142.86)
    Water Utilities: $25,000 ($137.36)
    Solid Waste Management: $23,000 ($126.37)
    Financial Administration: $17,000 ($93.41)
    Regular Highways: $14,000 ($76.92)
    General Public Buildings: $13,000 ($71.43)
    Parks and Recreation: $6,000 ($32.97)
    Central Staff Services: $3,000 ($16.48)
    Local Fire Protection: $2,000 ($10.99)
    Health - Other: $2,000 ($10.99)
  • General - Interest on Debt: $4,000 ($21.98)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $54,000 ($296.70)

Smithland government finances - Revenue in 2017 (per resident):

  • Charges - Solid Waste Management: $26,000 ($142.86)
    Sewerage: $24,000 ($131.87)
  • Miscellaneous - General Revenue - Other: $22,000 ($120.88)
    Fines and Forfeits: $1,000 ($5.49)
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $28,000 ($153.85)
  • State Intergovernmental - Highways: $24,000 ($131.87)
  • Tax - Property: $47,000 ($258.24)
    General Sales and Gross Receipts: $31,000 ($170.33)

Smithland government finances - Debt in 2017 (per resident):

  • Long Term Debt - Beginning Outstanding - Unspecified Public Purpose: $90,000 ($494.51)
    Outstanding Unspecified Public Purpose: $80,000 ($439.56)
    Retired Unspecified Public Purpose: $10,000 ($54.95)

Smithland government finances - Cash and Securities in 2017 (per resident):

  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $164,000 ($901.10)

Strongest AM radio stations in Smithland:

  • KFAB (1110 AM; 50 kW; OMAHA, NE; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KKAR (1290 AM; 50 kW; OMAHA, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • KOIL (1020 AM; 50 kW; PLATTSMOUTH, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • KYDZ (1180 AM; 25 kW; BELLEVUE, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • KWSL (1470 AM; 5 kW; SIOUX CITY, IA; Owner: CLEVELAND RADIO LICENSES, LLC)
  • KSCJ (1360 AM; 5 kW; SIOUX CITY, IA; Owner: KSUX/KSCJ RADIO BROADCASTING CO)
  • WHO (1040 AM; 50 kW; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KTIC (840 AM; daytime; 5 kW; WEST POINT, NE; Owner: WEST POINT BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KOMJ (590 AM; 5 kW; OMAHA, NE; Owner: JOURNAL BROADCAST CORPORATION)
  • KMNS (620 AM; 1 kW; SIOUX CITY, IA; Owner: CLEVELAND RADIO LICENSES, LLC)
  • KLNG (1560 AM; daytime; 10 kW; COUNCIL BLUFFS, IA)
  • WHB (810 AM; 50 kW; KANSAS CITY, MO; Owner: UNION BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KOZN (1620 AM; 10 kW; BELLEVUE, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Smithland:

  • KZSR (102.3 FM; ONAWA, IA; Owner: WMMP, LLC)
  • KWIT (90.3 FM; SIOUX CITY, IA; Owner: WESTERN IOWA TECH COMM. COLLEGE)
  • KGLI (95.5 FM; SIOUX CITY, IA; Owner: CLEVELAND RADIO LICENSES, LLC)
  • KILV (107.5 FM; CASTANA, IA; Owner: EDUCATIONAL MEDIA FOUNDATION)
  • KKMA (99.5 FM; LE MARS, IA; Owner: POWELL BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • KSEZ (97.9 FM; SIOUX CITY, IA; Owner: CLEVELAND RADIO LICENSES, LLC)
  • KTFC (103.3 FM; SIOUX CITY, IA; Owner: DONALD A. SWANSON)
  • KKIA (92.9 FM; IDA GROVE, IA; Owner: JIM DANDY BROADCASTING, INC.)

TV broadcast stations around Smithland:

  • KCAU-TV (Channel 9; SIOUX CITY, IA; Owner: CITADEL COMMUNICATIONS CO.LTD.)
  • KSIN-TV (Channel 27; SIOUX CITY, IA; Owner: IOWA PUBLIC BROADCASTING BOARD)
  • KMEG (Channel 14; SIOUX CITY, IA; Owner: WAITT BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KPTH (Channel 44; SIOUX CITY, IA; Owner: PAPPAS TELECASTING OF SIOUX CITY)
  • KTIV (Channel 4; SIOUX CITY, IA; Owner: KTIV TELEVISION, INC.)
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 5Number of bridges
  • 49ft / 14.5mTotal length
  • 3,290Total average daily traffic
  • 468Total average daily truck traffic
  • 3,290Total future (year 2039) average daily traffic

FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers:

1 (See the full list of FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers in Smithland)

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

8 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers)

FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

2
  • Lat: 42.238056 Lon: -96.012528, Call Sign: WQUV701,
    Assigned Frequencies: 159.795 MHz, 159.930 MHz, 160.147 MHz, Grant Date: 10/27/2014, Expiration Date: 10/27/2024, Certifier: Weston Till, Registrant: Tri-State Communications, 1030 5th Avenue, South Sioux City, NE 68776, Phone: (712) 389-2478, Fax: (402) 494-1420, Email:

  • SMITHLAND, 3110 Lenox Ave (Lat: 42.252472 Lon: -95.893667), Call Sign: WQUW497,
    Assigned Frequencies: 160.042 MHz, Grant Date: 10/30/2014, Expiration Date: 10/30/2024, Certifier: Jesse Worrell, Registrant: Bonsall Tv, 618 Iowa Ave, Dunlap, IA 51529, Phone: (712) 643-5922, Email:


FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

2
  • DM03830A, Walnut Street (Lat: 42.231139 Lon: -95.934139), Type: Gtower, Structure height: 106.7 m, Overall height: 109.4 m, Call Sign: WRDT538,
    Assigned Frequencies: 10855.0 MHz, 10775.0 MHz, 6286.19 MHz, 10855.0 MHz, 10775.0 MHz, 6286.19 MHz, 10855.0 MHz, 10775.0 MHz, 6286.19 MHz, 10855.0 MHz... (+20 more), Grant Date: 07/16/2019, Expiration Date: 07/16/2029, Certifier: David Werblow, Registrant: T-Mobile Usa, Inc., 12920 Se 38th Street, Bellevue, WA 98006, Phone: (425) 383-8401, Email:

  • SMITHLAND, Walnut Street (Lat: 42.231139 Lon: -95.934139), Type: Ltower, Structure height: 106.7 m, Overall height: 109.4 m, Call Sign: WRJP866,
    Assigned Frequencies: 6226.89 MHz, 6345.49 MHz, Grant Date: 10/06/2020, Expiration Date: 10/06/2030, Certifier: Kevin Hetrick, Registrant: At&t Services, Inc., 208 S Akard St, 20f, Dallas, TX 75202, Phone: (855) 699-7073, Email:


FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

2
  • Call Sign: KA0NBI, Licensee ID: L00318969, Grant Date: 05/20/2013, Expiration Date: 05/25/2023, Certifier: Dianne M Mc Teer, Registrant: Dianne M Mc Teer, 314 W Main St, Smithland, IA 51056

  • Call Sign: KD0ZGT, Licensee ID: L01844920, Grant Date: 02/24/2014, Expiration Date: 02/24/2024, Certifier: Gale H Volk, Registrant: Gale H Volk, 3247 Jasper Ave, Smithland, IA 51056


Most common first names in Smithland, IA among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
John677.3 years
George575.8 years
Ralph578.6 years
James473.3 years
Hazel479.0 years
Edith485.0 years
Charles484.5 years
Mary481.3 years
William474.7 years
Earl366.0 years
Most common last names in Smithland, IA among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Worrell883.2 years
Thompson482.0 years
Hair486.7 years
Bainbridge482.5 years
Davis475.7 years
Kelly470.7 years
Fowler482.0 years
Bennett380.0 years
Carlson369.4 years
Miller384.0 years
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Smithland, IA
  • 61.2%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 31.2%Electricity
  • 5.0%Wood
  • 2.5%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Smithland, IA
  • 60.0%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 20.0%Electricity
  • 20.0%No fuel used


Smithland compared to Iowa state average:

  • Median house value significantly below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Median age above state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • House age above state average.
  • Number of college students significantly below state average.
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