Smithton, Illinois

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Population in 2022: 3,946 (94% urban, 6% rural).
Population change since 2000: +75.5%
Males: 1,980  (50.2%)
Females: 1,966  (49.8%)
Median resident age:

44.4 years
Illinois median age:

39.1 years

Zip codes: 62285.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $103,674 (it was $51,806 in 2000)
Smithton:

$103,674
IL:

$76,708

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $43,138 (it was $19,695 in 2000)

Smithton village income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $236,852 (it was $96,800 in 2000)
Smithton:

$236,852
IL:

$251,600

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $225,964; detached houses: $245,691; townhouses or other attached units: $185,917; mobile homes: $55,163

Median gross rent in 2022: $789.

March 2022 cost of living index in Smithton: 94.5 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 4.4%

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  • Races in Smithton, IL (2022)
    • 3,72796.9%White alone
    • 491.3%Black alone
    • 310.8%Hispanic

Races in Smithton detailed stats: ancestries, foreign born residents, place of birth



According to our research of Illinois and other state lists, there were 2 registered sex offenders living in Smithton, Illinois as of May 13, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Smithton is 1,889 to 1.
The ratio of registered sex offenders to all residents in this city is lower than the state average.


Crime rates in Smithton by year

Type

2010

2011

2012

2013

2014

2015

2016

2017

2018

2019

2020

Murders
(per 100,000)
0
(0.0)
1
(27.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
Rapes
(per 100,000)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
Robberies
(per 100,000)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
1
(26.8)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
Assaults
(per 100,000)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
2
(53.6)
2
(53.5)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
1
(26.2)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
Burglaries
(per 100,000)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
1
(27.0)
0
(0.0)
1
(26.8)
2
(53.5)
2
(53.7)
0
(0.0)
3
(78.5)
3
(78.2)
9
(235.4)
Thefts
(per 100,000)
24
(649.9)
14
(378.0)
19
(513.5)
10
(266.2)
12
(321.8)
12
(321.0)
14
(375.9)
14
(371.7)
5
(130.8)
12
(312.8)
6
(156.9)
Auto thefts
(per 100,000)
1
(27.1)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
2
(53.6)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
Arson
(per 100,000)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
City-Data.com crime index28.269.122.410.629.835.318.814.916.018.022.8

The City-Data.com crime index weighs serious crimes and violent crimes more heavily. Higher means more crime, U.S. average is 246.1. It adjusts for the number of visitors and daily workers commuting into cities.

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City-data.com crime index in Smithton, IL

Crime rate in Smithton detailed stats: murders, rapes, robberies, assaults, burglaries, thefts, arson

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2019, including police officers: 6 (6 officers - 5 male; 1 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

1.56
Illinois average:

3.06
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Ancestries: German (44.8%), American (11.6%), Irish (7.6%), European (6.7%), French (3.8%), Albanian (3.4%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Incorporated on 07/06/1894

Elevation: 478 feet

Land area: 1.67 square miles.

Population density: 2,360 people per square mile   (low).

Smithton, Illinois map

114 residents are foreign born (2.9% Europe).

This village:

3.0%
Illinois:

14.1%

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $5,528 (2.1%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $3,501 (2.0%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: St. Louis, MO (20.5 miles , pop. 348,189).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (267.2 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Floraville, IL (2.0 miles),
Paderborn, IL (2.0 miles),
Freeburg, IL (2.2 miles ),
Millstadt, IL (2.6 miles ),
Hecker, IL (2.6 miles ),
Belleville, IL (2.8 miles ),
New Athens, IL (2.9 miles ),
Rentchler, IL (3.0 miles)

Latitude: 38.41 N, Longitude: 89.99 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 618

Distribution of median household income in Smithton, IL in 2022
Distribution of house value in Smithton, IL in 2022
Smithton satellite photo by USGS

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 2022: 2 buildings, average cost: $428,000
  • 2021: 5 buildings, average cost: $369,000
  • 2020: 12 buildings, average cost: $267,500
  • 2019: 13 buildings, average cost: $275,900
  • 2018: 9 buildings, average cost: $302,300
  • 2017: 20 buildings, average cost: $195,500
  • 2016: 23 buildings, average cost: $200,000
  • 2015: 12 buildings, average cost: $155,000
  • 2014: 14 buildings, average cost: $202,500
  • 2013: 17 buildings, average cost: $188,700
  • 2012: 15 buildings, average cost: $149,900
  • 2011: 20 buildings, average cost: $134,400
  • 2010: 26 buildings, average cost: $170,200
  • 2009: 14 buildings, average cost: $151,500
  • 2008: 14 buildings, average cost: $232,500
  • 2007: 37 buildings, average cost: $197,900
  • 2006: 88 buildings, average cost: $155,600
  • 2005: 108 buildings, average cost: $148,600
  • 2004: 55 buildings, average cost: $173,300
  • 2003: 67 buildings, average cost: $148,100
  • 2002: 75 buildings, average cost: $152,000
  • 2001: 53 buildings, average cost: $137,400
  • 2000: 32 buildings, average cost: $156,800
  • 1999: 40 buildings, average cost: $134,000
  • 1998: 19 buildings, average cost: $113,700
  • 1997: 40 buildings, average cost: $102,100
Number of permits per 10,000 Smithton, IL residents
Average permit cost in Smithton, IL
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

4.3%
Illinois:

4.2%
Population change in the 1990s: +553 (+32.6%).
Most common industries in Smithton, IL (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Health care (12.9%)
  • Finance & insurance (7.4%)
  • Construction (6.9%)
  • Public administration (6.7%)
  • Educational services (5.4%)
  • Professional, scientific, technical services (5.1%)
  • Truck transportation (3.6%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Construction (11.3%)
  • Truck transportation (6.8%)
  • Professional, scientific, technical services (6.8%)
  • Health care (6.0%)
  • Public administration (5.3%)
  • Other transportation, support activities, couriers (4.7%)
  • Rail transportation (3.4%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Health care (20.7%)
  • Finance & insurance (12.7%)
  • Educational services (9.5%)
  • Public administration (8.4%)
  • Social assistance (4.1%)
  • Food (3.7%)
  • Professional, scientific, technical services (3.2%)
Most common occupations in Smithton, IL (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (6.3%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (4.8%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (4.5%)
  • Information and record clerks, except customer service representatives (4.0%)
  • Health technologists and technicians (3.2%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (3.2%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (2.9%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (7.0%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (6.8%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (5.5%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (5.5%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (4.0%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (3.4%)
  • Operations specialties managers, except financial managers (3.2%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Information and record clerks, except customer service representatives (8.6%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (8.4%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (5.8%)
  • Financial clerks, except bookkeeping, accounting and auditing clerks (4.7%)
  • Health technologists and technicians (4.7%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (4.5%)
  • Customer service representatives (4.3%)

Average climate in Smithton, Illinois

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Air pollution and air quality trends
(lower is better)
AQI CO NO2 SO2 Ozone PM10 PM2.5 Pb
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2023 was 99.1. This is worse than average.

City:

99.1
U.S.:

72.6
Carbon Monoxide Level

Carbon Monoxide (CO) [ppm] level in 2022 was 0.245. This is about average. Closest monitor was 11.2 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.245
U.S.:

0.251
Nitrogen Dioxide Level

Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2) [ppb] level in 2023 was 8.53. This is significantly worse than average. Closest monitor was 8.7 miles away from the city center.

City:

8.53
U.S.:

5.11
Sulfur Dioxide Level

Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) [ppb] level in 2023 was 1.04. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 14.7 miles away from the city center.

City:

1.04
U.S.:

1.51
Ozone Level

Ozone [ppb] level in 2023 was 32.8. This is about average. Closest monitor was 10.5 miles away from the city center.

City:

32.8
U.S.:

33.3
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM10) [µg/m3] level in 2022 was 25.0. This is worse than average. Closest monitor was 16.9 miles away from the city center.

City:

25.0
U.S.:

19.2
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µg/m3] level in 2023 was 10.9. This is worse than average. Closest monitor was 8.6 miles away from the city center.

City:

10.9
U.S.:

8.1
Lead Level

Lead (Pb) [µg/m3] level in 2009 was 0.0441. This is significantly worse than average. Closest monitor was 7.4 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.0441
U.S.:

0.0093

Tornado activity:

Smithton-area historical tornado activity is slightly above Illinois state average. It is 92% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 2/10/1959, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 20.2 miles away from the Smithton village center killed 21 people and injured 345 people and caused between $5,000,000 and $50,000,000 in damages.

On 4/3/1981, a category F4 tornado 23.0 miles away from the village center injured 32 people and caused between $5,000,000 and $50,000,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Smithton-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Illinois state average. It is 316% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 4/18/2008 at 09:36:59, a magnitude 5.4 (5.1 MB, 4.8 MS, 5.4 MW, 5.2 MW, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 114.2 miles away from the city center
On 4/18/2008 at 09:36:59, a magnitude 5.2 (5.2 MW, Depth: 8.9 mi) earthquake occurred 114.2 miles away from Smithton center
On 9/26/1990 at 13:18:51, a magnitude 5.0 (4.7 MB, 4.8 LG, 5.0 LG, Depth: 7.7 mi) earthquake occurred 89.3 miles away from Smithton center
On 6/10/1987 at 23:48:54, a magnitude 5.1 (4.9 MB, 4.4 MS, 4.6 MS, 5.1 LG) earthquake occurred 117.5 miles away from Smithton center
On 6/18/2002 at 17:37:15, a magnitude 5.0 (4.3 MB, 4.6 MW, 5.0 LG) earthquake occurred 123.7 miles away from Smithton center
On 5/4/1991 at 01:18:54, a magnitude 5.0 (4.4 MB, 4.6 LG, 5.0 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 127.7 miles away from Smithton center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in St. Clair County (2) is a lot smaller than the US average (15).

Causes of natural disasters: Flood: 1, Storm: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Smithton topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers in Smithton:

  • PARK HAVEN CARE CENTER (107 SOUTH LINCOLN)

Other hospitals and medical centers near Smithton:

  • FREEBURG TERRACE (Hospital, about 5 miles away; FREEBURG, IL)
  • FREEBURG CARE CENTER (Nursing Home, about 5 miles away; FREEBURG, IL)
  • HELIA SOUTHBELT HEALTHCARE (Nursing Home, about 7 miles away; BELLEVILLE, IL)
  • MILL HAVEN CARE CTR (Nursing Home, about 7 miles away; MILLSTADT, IL)
  • HOSPICE OF SOUTHERN ILL, INC (Hospital, about 8 miles away; BELLEVILLE, IL)
  • BELLE MANOR (Hospital, about 8 miles away; BELLEVILLE, IL)
  • ST PAUL'S HOME (Nursing Home, about 8 miles away; BELLEVILLE, IL)

Amtrak station near Smithton:

  • 19 miles: ST. LOUIS (550 S. 16TH ST.) . Services: ticket office, partially wheelchair accessible, enclosed waiting area, public restrooms, public payphones, vending machines, free short-term parking, free long-term parking, call for car rental service, taxi stand.

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Smithton:

  • Southwestern Illinois College (about 9 miles; Belleville, IL; Full-time enrollment: 9,085)
  • McKendree University (about 18 miles; Lebanon, IL; FT enrollment: 2,564)
  • Saint Louis Community College (about 19 miles; Saint Louis, MO; FT enrollment: 18,019)
  • Saint Louis University (about 21 miles; Saint Louis, MO; FT enrollment: 11,606)
  • Ranken Technical College (about 23 miles; Saint Louis, MO; FT enrollment: 2,134)
  • Webster University (about 23 miles; Saint Louis, MO; FT enrollment: 12,406)
  • Washington University in St Louis (about 25 miles; Saint Louis, MO; FT enrollment: 10,823)

Public elementary/middle school in Smithton:

Private elementary/middle school in Smithton:

  • ST JOHN THE BAPTIST SCHOOL (Students: 78, Location: 101 STOERGER ST, Grades: PK-8)
See full list of schools located in Smithton

Library in Smithton:

  • SMITHTON PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT (Operating income: $135,648; Location: 109 SOUTH MAIN STREET; 17,068 books; 558 audio materials; 774 video materials; 15 state licensed databases; 6 other licensed databases; 35 print serial subscriptions)

Points of interest:

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

Churches in Smithton include: First Baptist Church of Smithton (A), Saint John the Baptist Catholic Church (B), Saint Johns United Church of Christ (C), Evangelische Saint Johannes Kirche (D). Display/hide their locations on the map

Cemeteries: Smithton-Franklin Cemetery (1), Saint John Catholic Cemetery (2). Display/hide their locations on the map

St. Clair County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level between 2 and 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Moderate Potential
Average household size:
This village:

2.7 people
Illinois:

2.6 people

Percentage of family households:
This village:

75.8%
Whole state:

65.8%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This village:

4.2%
Whole state:

6.3%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.1% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.2% of all households
73 people in nursing facilities/skilled-nursing facilities in 2010
93 people in nursing homes in 2000

Banks with branches in Smithton (2011 data):

  • Midland States Bank: Smithton Branch at 514 South Main, branch established on 2000/11/15. Info updated 2010/10/19: Bank assets: $1,510.0 mil, Deposits: $1,222.1 mil, headquarters in Effingham, IL, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 32 total offices, Holding Company: Midland States Bancorp, Inc.
  • Regions Bank: Smithton Banking Center Facility at 406 North Main Street, branch established on 1922/07/22. Info updated 2011/02/24: Bank assets: $123,368.2 mil, Deposits: $98,301.3 mil, headquarters in Birmingham, AL, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 1778 total offices, Holding Company: Regions Financial Corporation

For population 15 years and over in Smithton:

Marital status in Smithton, IL
  • Never married: 20.5%
  • Now married: 68.6%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 4.1%
  • Divorced: 6.8%

For population 25 years and over in Smithton:

  • High school or higher: 97.4%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 40.3%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 14.7%
  • Unemployed: 5.6%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 24.8 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

8.5
Illinois average:

12.5

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Smithton, IL (based on St. Clair County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Evangelical Protestant46,903169
Catholic46,37228
Mainline Protestant24,65553
Black Protestant10,29041
Other5,88016
Orthodox2,1002
None133,856-
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: 47
St. Clair County:

1.80 / 10,000 pop.
Illinois:

2.24 / 10,000 pop.
Number of supercenters and club stores: 1
This county:

0.04 / 10,000 pop.
Illinois:

0.08 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 17
Here:

0.65 / 10,000 pop.
State:

0.75 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 93
St. Clair County:

3.56 / 10,000 pop.
Illinois:

2.61 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 155
This county:

5.93 / 10,000 pop.
Illinois:

6.86 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
St. Clair County:

9.5%
Illinois:

8.3%
Adult obesity rate:
St. Clair County:

28.4%
Illinois:

25.2%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
St. Clair County:

8.2%
Illinois:

14.5%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
This city:

48.1%
Illinois:

49.5%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
Smithton:

43.5%
Illinois:

47.2%

Average BMI:
This city:

30.2
Illinois:

28.6

People feeling badly about themselves:
Smithton:

24.4%
State:

20.5%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
Smithton:

19.3%
Illinois:

10.8%

Average hours sleeping at night:
This city:

6.7
Illinois:

6.8

Overweight people:
Here:

42.3%
Illinois:

33.4%

General health condition:
Smithton:

52.4%
State:

56.4%

Average condition of hearing:
Smithton:

77.6%
Illinois:

79.9%

More about Health and Nutrition of Smithton, IL Residents
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
Financial Administration 9$31,897$42,5290$0
Police Protection - Officers 8$54,691$82,0375$15,824
Water Supply 2$14,489$86,9340$0
Sewerage 2$15,592$93,5520$0
Streets and Highways 1$8,531$102,3720$0
Other and Unallocable 0$0 3$1,383
Other Government Administration 0$0 19$7,618
Totals for Government 22$125,200$68,29127$24,825

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

  • Current Operations - Central Staff Services: $565,000 ($143.18)
    Water Utilities: $537,000 ($136.09)
    Police Protection: $532,000 ($134.82)
    Sewerage: $461,000 ($116.83)
    Regular Highways: $221,000 ($56.01)
    General - Other: $122,000 ($30.92)
    Parks and Recreation: $24,000 ($6.08)
    Miscellaneous Commercial Activities - Other: $1,000 ($0.25)
  • General - Interest on Debt: $13,000 ($3.29)
  • Other Capital Outlay - Regular Highways: $157,000 ($39.79)
    Parks and Recreation: $40,000 ($10.14)
    Police Protection: $21,000 ($5.32)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $880,000 ($223.01)

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

  • Charges - Sewerage: $729,000 ($184.74)
    Solid Waste Management: $162,000 ($41.05)
    Housing and Community Development: $32,000 ($8.11)
    Other: $2,000 ($0.51)
  • Miscellaneous - Interest Earnings: $47,000 ($11.91)
    General Revenue - Other: $11,000 ($2.79)
    Fines and Forfeits: $3,000 ($0.76)
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $624,000 ($158.13)
  • State Intergovernmental - General Local Government Support: $653,000 ($165.48)
    Highways: $202,000 ($51.19)
    Public Welfare: $3,000 ($0.76)
  • Tax - Property: $543,000 ($137.61)
    Public Utilities Sales: $262,000 ($66.40)
    Other License: $83,000 ($21.03)

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

  • Long Term Debt - Beginning Outstanding - Unspecified Public Purpose: $304,000 ($77.04)
    Outstanding Unspecified Public Purpose: $271,000 ($68.68)
    Retired Unspecified Public Purpose: $33,000 ($8.36)

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

  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $5,159,000 ($1307.40)

6.01% of this county's 2021 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2020 ($54,121 average adjusted gross income)

Here:

6.01%
Illinois average:

5.09%

0.18% of residents moved from foreign countries ($2,103 average AGI)
St. Clair County:

0.18%
Illinois average:

0.01%

Top counties from which taxpayers relocated into this county between 2020 and 2021:
from Madison County, IL  1.06% ($45,525 average AGI)
from St. Louis County, MO  0.57% ($48,044)
from St. Louis city, MO  0.40% ($44,015)


6.69% of this county's 2020 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2021 ($61,323 average adjusted gross income)

Here:

6.69%
Illinois average:

6.10%

0.10% of residents moved to foreign countries ($1,075 average AGI)
St. Clair County:

0.10%
Illinois average:

0.01%

Top counties to which taxpayers relocated from this county between 2020 and 2021:
to Madison County, IL  1.18% ($45,906 average AGI)
to St. Louis County, MO  0.59% ($55,688)
to St. Louis city, MO  0.47% ($38,597)

Businesses in Smithton, IL

  • Subway: 1
  • UPS: 1

Strongest AM radio stations in Smithton:

  • WSDZ (1260 AM; 20 kW; BELLEVILLE, IL)
  • KMOX (1120 AM; 50 kW; ST. LOUIS, MO; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • KXEN (1010 AM; 50 kW; FESTUS-ST. LOUIS, MO; Owner: BDJ RADIO ENTERPRISES, LLC)
  • KTRS (550 AM; 5 kW; ST. LOUIS, MO; Owner: KTRS-AM LICENSE, L.L.C.)
  • KJSL (630 AM; 5 kW; ST. LOUIS, MO; Owner: WMUZ RADIO, INC.)
  • KRFT (1190 AM; 10 kW; DE SOTO, MO; Owner: ALL SPORTS RADIO, LLC)
  • WRTH (1430 AM; 5 kW; ST. LOUIS, MO)
  • KSLG (1380 AM; 5 kW; ST. LOUIS, MO; Owner: NEW HORIZON 7TH-DAY CHRISTIAN CHURCH, INC.)
  • KFUO (850 AM; 5 kW; CLAYTON, MO; Owner: LUTHERAN CHURCH-MISSOURI SYNOD)
  • KATZ (1600 AM; 5 kW; ST. LOUIS, MO; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KSIV (1320 AM; 5 kW; CLAYTON, MO; Owner: BOTT COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WEW (770 AM; daytime; 1 kW; ST. LOUIS, MO; Owner: METROPOLITAN RADIO GROUP, INC.)
  • KSTL (690 AM; 1 kW; ST. LOUIS, MO; Owner: WMUZ RADIO, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Smithton:

  • KSIV-FM (91.5 FM; ST. LOUIS, MO; Owner: COMMUNITY BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KLOU (103.3 FM; ST. LOUIS, MO; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KMJM-FM (104.9 FM; COLUMBIA, IL; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KSHE (94.7 FM; CRESTWOOD, MO; Owner: EMMIS RADIO LICENSE CORPORATION)
  • KSLZ (107.7 FM; ST. LOUIS, MO; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KFUO-FM (99.1 FM; CLAYTON, MO; Owner: THE LUTHERAN CHURCH-MISSOURI SYNOD)
  • KYKY (98.1 FM; ST. LOUIS, MO; Owner: INFINITY RADIO SUBSIDIARY OPERATIONS INC.)
  • WSSM (106.5 FM; GRANITE CITY, IL; Owner: BONNEVILLE HOLDING COMPANY)
  • KSD (93.7 FM; ST. LOUIS, MO; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KWMU (90.7 FM; ST. LOUIS, MO; Owner: THE CURATORS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI)
  • WIL-FM (92.3 FM; ST. LOUIS, MO; Owner: BONNEVILLE HOLDING COMPANY)
  • KEZK-FM (102.5 FM; ST. LOUIS, MO; Owner: INFINITY RADIO SUBSIDIARY OPERATIONS INC.)
  • KIHT (96.3 FM; ST. LOUIS, MO; Owner: EMMIS RADIO LICENSE CORPORATION)
  • WSIE (88.7 FM; EDWARDSVILLE, IL; Owner: BOARD OF TRUSTEES, S. ILLINOIS UNIV.)
  • KPNT (105.7 FM; ST. GENEVIEVE, MO; Owner: EMMIS RADIO LICENSE CORPORATION)
  • KDHX (88.1 FM; ST. LOUIS, MO; Owner: DOUBLE HELIX CORPORATION)
  • KFTK-FM1 (97.1 FM; ST. LOUIS, MO; Owner: EMMIS RADIO LICENSE CORPORATION)
  • KNLH (89.5 FM; CEDAR HILL, MO; Owner: NEW LIFE EVANGELISTIC CENTER, INC.)
  • WVRV (101.1 FM; EAST ST. LOUIS, IL; Owner: BONNEVILLE HOLDING COMPANY)
  • WCXO (96.7 FM; CARLYLE, IL; Owner: CLINTON COUNTY BROADCASTING, INC.)

TV broadcast stations around Smithton:

  • KSDK (Channel 5; ST. LOUIS, MO; Owner: MULTIMEDIA KSDK, INC.)
  • KMOV (Channel 4; ST. LOUIS, MO; Owner: KMOV-TV, INC.)
  • KPLR-TV (Channel 11; ST. LOUIS, MO; Owner: KPLR, INC.)
  • KETC (Channel 9; ST. LOUIS, MO; Owner: ST. LOUIS REGIONAL & EDUCATIONAL PUBLIC TV COMMISSION)
  • KTVI (Channel 2; ST. LOUIS, MO; Owner: KTVI LICENSE, INC.)
  • K40FF (Channel 40; ST. LOUIS, MO; Owner: EBC ST. LOUIS, INC.)
  • KDNL-TV (Channel 30; ST. LOUIS, MO; Owner: KDNL LICENSEE, LLC)
  • WRBU (Channel 46; EAST ST. LOUIS, IL; Owner: ROBERTS BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KPTN-LP (Channel 58; ST. LOUIS, MO; Owner: KURT J. PETERSEN)
  • WPXS (Channel 13; MT. VERNON, IL; Owner: EBC ST. LOUIS, INC.)
  • KNLC (Channel 24; ST. LOUIS, MO; Owner: NEW LIFE EVANGELISTIC CENTER, INC.)
  • K64DT (Channel 64; ST. LOUIS, MO; Owner: WORD OF GOD FELLOWSHIP, INC.)
  • K49FC (Channel 49; ST. LOUIS, MO; Owner: THREE ANGELS BROADCASTING NETWORK)
  • K18BT (Channel 18; ST. LOUIS, MO; Owner: TRINITY BROADCASTING NETWORK)
  • K65FN (Channel 65; BATESVILLE, AR; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • K62EG (Channel 62; ST. LOUIS, MO; Owner: ETERNAL FAMILY NETWORK)
  • K38HD (Channel 38; ST. LOUIS, MO; Owner: VENTANA TELEVISION, INC.)
Smithton fatal accident statistics for 1975 - 2021
Fatal road traffic accident statistics for 1975 - 2021

Smithton fatal accident list:

Apr 30, 2013 05:32 AM, Cr-J19 (Douglas Rd), Lat: 38.424703, Lon: -89.983242, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Pedestrians: 1, Fatalities: 1
Jul 15, 2009 09:35 PM, Sr-159, Schmidt Ln, Lat: 38.448028, Lon: -89.983264, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 3, Fatalities: 1, Drunk persons involved: 1
Jun 25, 2000 07:40 PM, Sr-159, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 16Number of bridges
  • 138ft / 41.6mTotal length
  • $958,000Total costs
  • 32,825Total average daily traffic
  • 3,003Total average daily truck traffic
  • 36,590Total future (year 2032) average daily traffic
New bridges in Smithton, IL - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 11900-1909
  • 21920-1929
  • 21950-1959
  • 11960-1969
  • 21980-1989
  • 31990-1999
  • 22000-2009
  • 22010-2019
  • 12020-2022
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for Smithton, IL

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

12 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers in Smithton)

FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

1
  • 101 S Main St (Lat: 38.413056 Lon: -89.998611), Type: Tower, Structure height: 30 m, Call Sign: WQBC876,
    Assigned Frequencies: 151.010 MHz, Grant Date: 09/21/2004, Expiration Date: 09/21/2014, Cancellation Date: 11/22/2014, Certifier: Brian L Vielweber, Registrant: Lao 20632410, 102 E Middle St, Gettysburg, PA 17325, Phone: (800) 886-4222, Fax: (717) 337-9157, Email:


FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

9 (See the full list of FCC Registered Microwave Towers in this town)

FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

11 (See the full list of FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses in Smithton)

FAA Registered Aircraft Manufacturers and Dealers:

1
  • WARD STEPHEN M, 5525 High St, Smithton, IL 62285
    Certificate: D004131 (Individual), Certificate Issue Date: 12/30/2009, Expiration Date: 12/29/2010

FAA Registered Aircraft:

3
  • Aircraft: BEECH A36 (Category: Land, Seats: 6, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 138 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR IO-550-B (300 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 3345B, N3345B, N-3345B, Serial Number: E-2865, Year manufactured: 1994, Airworthiness Date: 05/23/1994, Certificate Issue Date: 04/30/2019
    Registrant (Co-Owned): Keith A Anderson, 4715 Driftstone Ln, Smithton, IL 62285, Other Owners: Cindy A Anderson
  • Aircraft: SKYMASTER EXCEL 2002 (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: ROTAX 582SER (65 HP) (2 Cycle)
    N-Number: 65108, N65108, N-65108, Serial Number: A118SKY, Year manufactured: 2002, Airworthiness Date: 01/12/2010, Certificate Issue Date: 03/19/2007
    Registrant (Individual): Steve A Williamson, Po Box 212, Smithton, IL 62285
  • Aircraft: CESSNA 182Q (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 112 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR O-470 SERIES (230 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 95860, N95860, N-95860, Serial Number: 18266659, Year manufactured: 1978, Airworthiness Date: 10/26/1978, Certificate Issue Date: 09/17/1987
    Registrant (Corporation): Wildy Seed Inc, 5467 White Oak Dr, Smithton, IL 62285

2002 - 2018 National Fire Incident Reporting System (NFIRS) incidents

    Fire incident distribution by year According to the data from the years 2002 - 2018 the average number of fire incidents per year is 22. The highest number of reported fires - 37 took place in 2002, and the least - 9 in 2003. The data has a decreasing trend.
    Fire incident types in Smithton, IL When looking into fire subcategories, the most reports belonged to: Structure Fires (54.3%), and Outside Fires (32.6%).

    • Fire incident types reported to NFIRS in Smithton, IL
    • 20054.3%Structure Fires
    • 12032.6%Outside Fires
    • 369.8%Mobile Property/Vehicle Fires
    • 123.3%Other
See full National Fire Incident Reporting System statistics for Smithton, IL
Most common first names in Smithton, IL among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
Mary2078.8 years
William1770.7 years
John1773.9 years
Robert1364.1 years
Walter1280.3 years
James1172.6 years
Joseph1176.2 years
Richard870.4 years
Louis772.4 years
Edward778.3 years
Most common last names in Smithton, IL among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Becker980.1 years
Weber980.1 years
Daab879.3 years
Quirin879.0 years
Schaefer776.0 years
Anderson680.3 years
Miller675.0 years
Lindauer578.8 years
Rieso584.8 years
Mueller487.2 years
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Smithton, IL
  • 72.8%Utility gas
  • 21.3%Electricity
  • 4.8%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 1.1%Other fuel
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Smithton, IL
  • 93.4%Utility gas
  • 6.6%Electricity


Smithton compared to Illinois state average:

  • Unemployed percentage below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Renting percentage significantly below state average.
  • House age significantly below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher above state average.
There are 8 pilots and 15 other airmen in this city.
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