Smithville, Arkansas

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Population in 2022: 83 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: +13.7%
 
Males: 41  (50.0%)
Females: 42  (50.0%)
Median resident age:

25.5 years
Arkansas median age:

38.9 years

Zip code: 72466

Estimated median household income in 2022: $52,478 (it was $36,250 in 2000)
Smithville:

$52,478
AR:

$55,432

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $21,188 (it was $11,687 in 2000)

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $99,643 (it was $56,400 in 2000)
Smithville:

$99,643
AR:

$179,800

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $109,658; detached houses: $110,191

Median gross rent in 2022: $738.

March 2022 cost of living index in Smithville: 77.6 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 36.7%
(36.0% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 100.0% for two or more races residents)

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  • Races in Smithville, AR (2022)
    • 8693.5%White alone
    • 22.2%Hispanic
    • 11.1%Two or more races



According to our research of Arkansas and other state lists, there were 7 registered sex offenders living in Smithville, Arkansas as of May 28, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Smithville is 14 to 1.


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Ancestries: English (53.1%), American (37.5%), German (6.2%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Land area: 0.60 square miles.

Population density: 138 people per square mile   (very low).

Smithville, Arkansas map

2 residents are foreign born (2.2% Europe).

This town:

2.2%
Arkansas:

5.0%
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:
Smithville town:

0.5% ($269)
Arkansas:

0.7% ($500)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Jonesboro, AR (38.3 miles , pop. 55,515).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Memphis, TN (100.3 miles , pop. 650,100).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Dallas, TX (386.3 miles , pop. 1,188,580).

Nearest cities:

Lynn, AR (2.4 miles ),
Strawberry, AR (2.8 miles ),
Powhatan, AR (3.2 miles),
Imboden, AR (3.3 miles ),
Ravenden, AR (3.3 miles ),
Black Rock, AR (3.4 miles ),
Williford, AR (3.5 miles),
Portia, AR (3.6 miles )

Latitude: 36.08 N, Longitude: 91.30 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 870

Distribution of median household income in Smithville, AR in 2022
Distribution of house value in Smithville, AR in 2022

Smithville satellite photo by USGS

Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

3.6%
Arkansas:

3.4%

Average climate in Smithville, Arkansas

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

Smithville, Arkansas average temperatures Smithville, Arkansas average precipitation Smithville, Arkansas humidity Smithville, Arkansas wind speed Smithville, Arkansas snowfall Smithville, Arkansas sunshine Smithville, Arkansas clear and cloudy days

Tornado activity:

Smithville-area historical tornado activity is near Arkansas state average. It is 112% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 12/24/1982, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 19.0 miles away from the Smithville town center injured 11 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

On 4/14/1996, a category F4 tornado 24.7 miles away from the town center killed 7 people and injured 35 people and caused $3 million in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Smithville-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Arkansas state average. It is 476% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 3/25/1976 at 00:41:20, a magnitude 5.0 (4.9 MB, 5.0 LG, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 62.7 miles away from Smithville 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 89.1 miles away from the city 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 123.7 miles away from Smithville center
On 5/4/2001 at 06:42:12, a magnitude 4.7 (4.2 MB, 4.7 LG, 4.5 LG, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 78.5 miles away from Smithville center
On 1/21/1982 at 00:33:54, a magnitude 4.7 (4.5 MB, 4.7 LG, 4.5 LG) earthquake occurred 80.9 miles away from Smithville center
On 2/28/2011 at 05:00:50, a magnitude 4.7 (4.7 MW, Depth: 2.0 mi) earthquake occurred 81.5 miles away from Smithville center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Lawrence County (17) is near the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 13
Emergencies Declared: 2

Causes of natural disasters: Storms: 11, Floods: 9, Tornadoes: 9, Winds: 2, Winter Storms: 2, Hurricane: 1, Ice Storm: 1, Tropical Storm: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
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Amtrak station near Smithville:

  • 20 miles: WALNUT RIDGE (HWY. 67 AT MAIN ST.) . Services: fully wheelchair accessible, public payphones, free short-term parking, free long-term parking, call for taxi service.

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Smithville:

  • Arkansas State University-Main Campus (about 39 miles; Jonesboro, AR; Full-time enrollment: 12,323)
  • Harding University (about 63 miles; Searcy, AR; FT enrollment: 5,360)
  • Three Rivers Community College (about 69 miles; Poplar Bluff, MO; FT enrollment: 3,360)
  • Arkansas State University-Beebe (about 78 miles; Beebe, AR; FT enrollment: 3,387)
  • University of Central Arkansas (about 96 miles; Conway, AR; FT enrollment: 9,972)
  • Southwest Tennessee Community College (about 97 miles; Memphis, TN; FT enrollment: 8,043)
  • Rhodes College (about 98 miles; Memphis, TN; FT enrollment: 2,052)

Points of interest:

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Notable location: Smithville Volunteer Fire Department (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Lawrence County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level less than 2 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Low Potential
Average household size:
This town:

2.4 people
Arkansas:

2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This town:

71.9%
Whole state:

67.6%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This town:

6.2%
Whole state:

5.7%


No gay or lesbian households reported

For population 15 years and over in Smithville:

Marital status in Smithville, AR
  • Never married: 39.4%
  • Now married: 43.9%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 2.7%
  • Divorced: 14.0%

For population 25 years and over in Smithville:

  • High school or higher: 83.0%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 6.4%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 2.1%
  • Unemployed: 13.5%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 28.5 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

6.3
Arkansas average:

11.4

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Smithville, AR (based on Lawrence County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Evangelical Protestant8,07858
Mainline Protestant1,03812
Catholic851
Other11
None8,213-
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: 8
This county:

4.75 / 10,000 pop.
Arkansas:

2.02 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 2
This county:

1.19 / 10,000 pop.
State:

0.59 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 9
This county:

5.35 / 10,000 pop.
Arkansas:

4.94 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 7
Lawrence County:

4.16 / 10,000 pop.
State:

6.66 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
This county:

10.5%
Arkansas:

9.8%
Adult obesity rate:
Lawrence County:

29.6%
Arkansas:

29.1%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
This county:

14.7%
Arkansas:

13.6%
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 Government Administration 0$0 10$433
Totals for Government 0$0 10$433

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

  • Current Operations - Central Staff Services: $11,000 ($132.53)
    Regular Highways: $4,000 ($48.19)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $3,000 ($36.14)

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

  • Local Intergovernmental - General Local Government Support: $5,000 ($60.24)
  • Miscellaneous - Interest Earnings: $1,000 ($12.05)
  • State Intergovernmental - Highways: $4,000 ($48.19)
    General Local Government Support: $1,000 ($12.05)
  • Tax - Public Utilities Sales: $4,000 ($48.19)
    Property: $1,000 ($12.05)

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

  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $38,000 ($457.83)

Strongest AM radio stations in Smithville:

  • WCRV (640 AM; 50 kW; COLLIERVILLE, TN; Owner: BOTT BROADCASTING COMPANY/TENNESSEE)
  • WDIA (1070 AM; 50 kW; MEMPHIS, TN; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WGSF (1030 AM; 50 kW; MEMPHIS, TN; Owner: FLINN BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • KGHT (880 AM; 50 kW; SHERIDAN, AR; Owner: METROPOLITAN RADIO GROUP, INC.)
  • KAAY (1090 AM; 50 kW; LITTLE ROCK, AR; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WMQM (1600 AM; 50 kW; LAKELAND, TN; Owner: WMQM, INC.)
  • KOTC (830 AM; daytime; 10 kW; KENNETT, MO; Owner: EAGLE BLUFF ENTERPRISES)
  • KRLW (1320 AM; 1 kW; WALNUT RIDGE, AR; Owner: COMBINED MEDIA GROUP, INC.)
  • WJCE (680 AM; 10 kW; MEMPHIS, TN; Owner: ENTERCOM MEMPHIS LICENSE, LLC)
  • WCPC (940 AM; 50 kW; HOUSTON, MS; Owner: WCPC BROADCASTING CO., INC.)
  • KPOC (1420 AM; 1 kW; POCAHONTAS, AR; Owner: COMBINED MEDIA GROUP, INC.)
  • KMTL (760 AM; daytime; 10 kW; SHERWOOD, AR; Owner: GEORGE V. DOMERESE)
  • KXEN (1010 AM; 50 kW; FESTUS-ST. LOUIS, MO; Owner: BDJ RADIO ENTERPRISES, LLC)

Strongest FM radio stations in Smithville:

  • KZLE (93.1 FM; BATESVILLE, AR; Owner: WRD ENTERTAINMENT, INC.)
  • KIYS (101.9 FM; JONESBORO, AR; Owner: ,CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KASU (91.9 FM; JONESBORO, AR; Owner: ARKANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY)
  • KZIG (89.9 FM; CAVE CITY, AR; Owner: CAVE CITY PUBLIC SCHOOLS)
  • KFIN (107.9 FM; JONESBORO, AR; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KBTA-FM (99.5 FM; BATESVILLE, AR; Owner: W R D ENTERTAINMENT, INC.)
  • KJLV (105.3 FM; HOXIE, AR; Owner: EDUCATIONAL MEDIA FOUNDATION)
  • KWOZ (103.3 FM; MOUNTAIN VIEW, AR; Owner: MOUNTAIN VIEW BROADCASTING CORP)
  • KAMS (95.1 FM; MAMMOTH SPRING, AR; Owner: OZARK RADIO NETWORK, INC.)
  • KLLN (90.9 FM; NEWARK, AR; Owner: NEWARK PUBLIC SCHOOLS)
  • K211BX (90.1 FM; POCAHONTAS, AR; Owner: AMERICAN FAMILY ASSOCIATION)
  • KFCM (98.3 FM; CHEROKEE VILLAGE, AR; Owner: KFCM, INC.)

TV broadcast stations around Smithville:

  • KAIT (Channel 8; JONESBORO, AR; Owner: LIBCO, INC.)
  • K22ES (Channel 22; BATESVILLE, AR; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • KTEJ (Channel 19; JONESBORO, AR; Owner: ARKANSAS EDUCATIONAL TELEVISION COMMISSION)
  • K46EM (Channel 46; BATESVILLE, AR; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • K35EA (Channel 35; BATESVILLE, AR; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • K57IP (Channel 57; BATESVILLE, AR; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • K67GR (Channel 67; BATESVILLE, AR; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • K20EX (Channel 20; BATESVILLE, AR; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • K40DS (Channel 40; BATESVILLE, AR; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • K53FM (Channel 53; BATESVILLE, AR; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • K57FV (Channel 57; BATESVILLE, AR; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • K59FB (Channel 59; BATESVILLE, AR; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • K61FP (Channel 61; BATESVILLE, AR; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • K69GT (Channel 69; BATESVILLE, AR; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)

Smithville fatal accident list:

Aug 9, 1998 09:47 PM, Sr-115-02, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1, Drunk persons involved: 1
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 4Number of bridges
  • 52ft / 16.4mTotal length
  • 3,078Total average daily traffic
  • 33Total average daily truck traffic
  • 2,157Total future (year 2014) average daily traffic

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

4
  • Christophe Le Scanve, 68 Lawrence 269 - 2568940 (Lat: 36.026333 Lon: -91.238861), Type: 94.4, Structure height: 05075 m, Overall height: 91.4 m, Registrant: Cellco Partnership, Network.Regulatory@verizonwireless.Com, Np2ne Network Engineering, Alpha-retta, Phone: (770) 797-1070

  • Christophe Le Scanve, 68 Lawrence 269 - 2568940 (Lat: 36.026333 Lon: -91.238861), Type: 94.4, Structure height: 05075 m, Overall height: 91.4 m, Registrant: Cellco Partnership, Network.Regulatory@verizonwireless.Com, Np2ne Network Engineering, Alpha-retta, Phone: (770) 797-1070

  • Christophe Le Scanve, 68 Lawrence 269 - 2568940 (Lat: 36.026333 Lon: -91.238861), Type: 94.4, Structure height: 05075 m, Overall height: 91.4 m, Registrant: Cellco Partnership, Network.Regulatory@verizonwireless.Com, Np2ne Network Engineering, Alpha-retta, Phone: (770) 797-1070

  • Christophe LeScanve, 68 Lawrence 269 - 2568940 (Lat: 36.026333 Lon: -91.238861), Type: 94.4, Structure height: 05075 m, Overall height: 91.4 m, Registrant: Cellco Partnership, Network.Regulatory@verizonwireless.Com, Np2ne Network Engineering, Alpha-retta, Phone: (770) 797-1070


FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

16 (See the full list of FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses in Smithville)

FAA Registered Aircraft Manufacturers and Dealers:

1
  • HAMMOCK FLYING SERVICE INC, 50 Lawrence Road 3053, Smithville, AR 72466
    Certificate: D003899 (Corporation), Certificate Issue Date: 08/13/2019, Expiration Date: 08/12/2020

FAA Registered Aircraft:

4
  • Aircraft: BELL 47G-4A (Category: Land, Seats: 3, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 78 mph), Engine: LYCOMING VO-540 SERIES (310 HP) (Turbo-shaft)
    N-Number: 1396X, N1396X, N-1396X, Serial Number: 7570, Year manufactured: 1967, Airworthiness Date: 10/10/1969, Certificate Issue Date: 03/31/2020
    Registrant (Corporation): Hammock Flying Service Inc, 50 Lawrence Road 3053, Smithville, AR 72466
  • Aircraft: BELL 47G-5A (Category: Land, Seats: 3, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 78 mph), Engine: ALLISON 250 SERIES (300 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 14807, N14807, N-14807, Serial Number: 25078, Year manufactured: 1972, Airworthiness Date: 07/18/1997, Certificate Issue Date: 06/27/2014
    Registrant (Corporation): Hammock Flying Service Inc, 50 Lawrence Road 3053, Smithville, AR 72466
  • Aircraft: REYNOLDS RICKY T CHALLENGER II (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: ROTAX 503 SERIES (52 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 298RR, N298RR, N-298RR, Serial Number: CH2-2164, Airworthiness Date: 07/14/2005, Certificate Issue Date: 06/25/2019
    Registrant (Individual): Leroy J Holm, 239 Lawrence Road 280, Smithville, AR 72466
  • Aircraft: BROW CALVIN SUPER S.U.V. (Category: Amphibian, Seats: 3, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: AMA/EXPR UNKNOWN ENG (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 470SS, N470SS, N-470SS, Serial Number: 001, Year manufactured: 2002, Airworthiness Date: 03/08/2002, Certificate Issue Date: 07/16/2019
    Registrant (Corporation): Hammock Flying Service Inc, 50 Law Rd 3053, Smithville, AR 72466

2003 - 2018 National Fire Incident Reporting System (NFIRS) incidents

    Fire incident distribution by year According to the data from the years 2003 - 2018 the average number of fires per year is 12. The highest number of fires - 28 took place in 2010, and the least - 3 in 2008. The data has a rising trend.
    Fire incident types in Smithville, AR When looking into fire subcategories, the most incidents belonged to: Outside Fires (68.4%), and Structure Fires (23.0%).

    • Fire incident types reported to NFIRS in Smithville, AR
    • 13468.4%Outside Fires
    • 4523.0%Structure Fires
    • 147.1%Mobile Property/Vehicle Fires
    • 31.5%Other
See full National Fire Incident Reporting System statistics for Smithville, AR
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Smithville, AR
  • 55.0%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 35.0%Electricity
  • 10.0%Utility gas
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Smithville, AR
  • 58.3%Electricity
  • 41.7%Bottled, tank, or LP gas


Smithville compared to Arkansas state average:

  • Median house value 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 below state average.
  • Renting percentage below state average.
  • Number of college students significantly below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher significantly below state average.
There are 2 pilots and 1 other airmen in this city.
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