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Smiths Station had 5,496 residents in July 2026 and is a city in the United States. There were 280 physicians per 100,000 residents in 2026. In July 2026, median household income was US$64,669 a year. The city had 14 schools in 2026.

Last checked 2026-09-1926 sources

Population5,596people31 Dec 2025Official source · U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program
Median gross salary2,988EUR/month31 Dec 2024Community source · Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)
Median rent889.5EUR/month31 Dec 2024Independent source · Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables
Unemployment rate1.99%31 Dec 2024Independent source · Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables
PM2.5, annual mean9µg/m³31 Dec 2024Independent source · EPA AQS annual PM2.5 monitor data 2024

Which United States-wide rules apply when you move to Smiths Station?

National rules stay on the country page instead of being relabelled as city data.

Visa and entry rulesPassport-specific entry and national residence context.BenefitsCountry-wide eligibility and official application routes.Taxes in United StatesNational rates and thresholds that apply in Smiths Station.Healthcare eligibilityCountry-wide insurance and residence conditions.

Housing and cost

Median gross rent was US$1,012 per month, while the median home value was US$203,300 in July 2026. Owner occupation was 84.9%, and the vacancy rate was 7.76% in July 2026. 44.8% of renter households spent at least 30% of income on housing in July 2026.

What recurs every month2 published recurring costs, € per month
Smiths Station recurring monthly costs, € per month

€ / month

Internet, 60 Mbps€60
Mobile plan, 10 GB€22
MetricValuePeriodSource
Internet, 60 Mbps unlimited60.38 EUR/month30 Sept 2026Verizon 300 Mbps home internet19Official · national market
Mobile plan, 10 GB21.57 EUR/month30 Sept 2026Visible unlimited mobile plan20Official · national market
Median gross rent$1,012/month4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent3Official
Households spending over 30% of income on rent44.76 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent3Official
Housing vacancy rate (legacy series)7.76 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent3Official
Average monthly rent (whole dwelling)912.3 EUR/month31 Dec 2020ACS 2020-2024 5-year table-based Summary File, tables B25065 (Aggregate Gross Rent) and B25063 (Gross Rent, units with cash rent)1Official
Median monthly rent889.5 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables22Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context

Is Smiths Station a good place to live?

There is no universal answer. The profile scores below show who the available published evidence may suit; they are a decision aid, not a personal recommendation.

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Remote worker48%strong on work, weak on safety · range 36–60%
Skilled employee53%strong on work, weak on safety · range 41–65%
Student54%strong on education, weak on safety · range 43–65%
Family58%strong on family, weak on safety · range 45–71%
Retirement50%strong on legal route, weak on admin · range 37–63%

Worked out from these numbers

How international is the population?

4.6% of residents hold a foreign nationality — 256 of 5,596 people. This counts nationality, not place of birth, so long-settled residents who naturalised are not in it.

Uses a supplemental estimate, so treat it as indicative.

Work and income

Unemployment across cities in United StatesUnemployment in Smiths Station is 2.0%. Of 2,153 cities with data, 1,250 have unemployment of 0 to under 5%.

Unemployment rate (%)

MetricValuePeriodSource
Median household income64,669 USD/year4 Jul 2026ACS total population4Official
Households with cable, fibre or DSL broadband79.33 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population4Official
Households with a broadband subscription92.31 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population4Official
Households with internet but no subscription0.17 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population4Official
Households without internet7.52 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population4Official
Households with satellite internet9.19 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population4Official
Median gross salary2,988 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)21Community estimate · Supplemental context
Unemployment rate1.99 %31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables22Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context

What does a salary buy in Smiths Station?

Take-home pay after tax, minus rent and the everyday bills this city publishes. Each line names its source.

United States median gross pay: €4,747 (2026-08-03).
Left over each month€2,665of €3,659 take-home
  • Rent
  • Internet
  • Mobile
  • Left over
Line-by-line breakdown and sources
Each month€
Take-home payOECD Taxing Wages 2025, single, no children. Includes central and local income tax and employee social contributions; euro amounts at the ECB average for 2026-08.€3,659
Rentaverage rent of a whole dwelling · official · ACS 2020-2024 5-year table-based Summary File, tables B25065 (Aggregate Gross Rent) and B25063 (Gross Rent, units with cash rent) · 2020-12-31− €912
Internet€60 · official · Verizon 300 Mbps home internet · 2026-09-30− €60
Mobile plan€22 · official · Visible unlimited mobile plan · 2026-09-30− €22
Other everyday billsnot published for this city: public transport pass, utilities—
Left overbefore the bills this city does not publish€2,665
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Public employment service

No exact public employment office is currently linked to Smiths Station. The verified national service may still offer online registration, job search or an official office finder.

Country-level information

American Job Centers — Public employment service

U.S. Department of Labor Employment and Training Administration

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Country-level service information is not treated as proof of a physical office in Smiths Station. Sources checked through 10 Aug 2026.

Family and education

MetricValuePeriodSource
Residents with high school education or higher85.44 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent3Official
Schools14 schools30 Jun 2026NCES CCD public school count12Official
School enrolment, share of residents27.9 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent3Official

Healthcare

MetricValuePeriodSource
Mental health provider ratio4 ratio30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio11Official
Primary care doctors per 100,000 residents280 per 100,000 people30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio11Official
Preventable hospitalizations2,107 per 100,000 people30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio11Official

Yes — migrants can receive medical care in Smiths Station when the national insurance or residence conditions are met.

Healthcare access follows the country-wide insurance rules; local capacity facts remain city data and are not used as proof of eligibility.

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Country rule verified 2026-08-03.

Mobility and administration

MetricValuePeriodSource
Average commute time21.55 minutes4 Jul 2026ACS total population4Official
Workers commuting by bicycle1.44 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population4Official
Workers commuting by public transport0.32 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population4Official
Workers walking to work0.86 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population4Official
Destinations from nearest airport1 count3 Aug 2026OpenFlights16Official
Nearest airportCSG3 Aug 2026OurAirports17Official
Distance to nearest airport15 km3 Aug 2026OurAirports17Official

Language courses and integration

No exact city-level course record is currently published for Smiths Station. These verified national programmes may still apply; use the official programme page to check local availability.

Country-level information

Adult Education and English Language Acquisition (AEFLA) — State Language Course

U.S. Department of Education

For adult learners, adult English-language learners.

EnglishIn Person, Online, HybridCost varies
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USCIS English and citizenship class finder — Civic Orientation

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services

For immigrants, future citizens.

EnglishIn Person, OnlineCost varies
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National programme information is not treated as proof of a course location in Smiths Station.

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Climate and air quality

Temperature through the yearAverage daytime high and night-time low, °C
Rainfall through the yearAverage monthly precipitation, mm
Air quality vs health guidelinesAnnual means against WHO 2021 guidelines and EU legal limits

City values from the published air-quality observations. WHO 2021 guidelines and EU limit values are published constants.

PM2.5 across cities in United StatesAnnual PM2.5 in Smiths Station is 9.0 µg/m³. Of 968 cities with data, 261 have annual PM2.5 of 6 to under 7 µg/m³.

Annual PM2.5 (µg/m³)

MetricValuePeriodSource
PM2.5 — annual mean9 µg/m³31 Dec 2024EPA AQS annual PM2.5 monitor data 202426Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Average daytime high by monthJan 14.83 · Feb 17.33 · Mar 21.33 · Apr 25.39 · May 29.5 · Jun 32.33 · Jul 33.83 · Aug 33.22 · Sep 30.72 · Oct 25.72 · Nov 20.22 · Dec 15.89 °C1991–2020NOAA U.S. Monthly Climate Normals 1991-2020 — station USW00093842 (COLUMBUS METRO AP)15Official · nearest-station reading
Average night-time low by monthJan 3.44 · Feb 5.28 · Mar 8.5 · Apr 12.22 · May 17.28 · Jun 21.39 · Jul 23.06 · Aug 22.78 · Sep 19.94 · Oct 13.78 · Nov 7.83 · Dec 4.78 °C1991–2020NOAA U.S. Monthly Climate Normals 1991-2020 — station USW00093842 (COLUMBUS METRO AP)15Official · nearest-station reading
Average temperature by monthJan 8.06 · Feb 10.06 · Mar 13.67 · Apr 17.11 · May 21.5 · Jun 25.39 · Jul 27 · Aug 26.89 · Sep 24.22 · Oct 18.94 · Nov 13.22 · Dec 9.28 °C31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information14Official
Average precipitation by monthJan 107.7 · Feb 113.3 · Mar 125 · Apr 102.4 · May 82.3 · Jun 102.4 · Jul 110.5 · Aug 118.9 · Sep 84.84 · Oct 70.61 · Nov 100.6 · Dec 121.7 mm1991–2020NOAA U.S. Monthly Climate Normals 1991-2020 — station USW00093842 (COLUMBUS METRO AP)15Official · nearest-station reading
PM2.5, highest monitored reading30.2 µg/m³1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean9Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · county
PM2.5, annual mean9.38 µg/m³1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean9Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · county
PM2.5 monitoring sites3 monitors1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean9Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · county
Annual precipitation1,050 mm30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals13Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
Maximum July temperature27.78 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals13Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
Average annual temperature19.46 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals13Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
Minimum January temperature10.93 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals13Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation

Similar climate. In United States: Carrollton ±1.0 °C. Elsewhere: Messina (Italy) ±3.0 °C, Latina (Italy) ±3.0 °C, Amagasaki (Japan) ±2.7 °C, Daitō (Japan) ±2.7 °C, Habikino (Japan) ±2.7 °C. Twenty closest, compared month by month

Monthly highs and lows against the 1991–2020 station normals of the nearest station; ± is the average monthly difference.

Population and city profile

Foreign residents and their share come from different publications that count different groups (for example citizens of another country, or people born abroad, or of foreign origin), so 256 is not 1.1% of the population. Each row names its source.

Who lives hereResidents by nationality, % of population

Calculated from the population and foreign-resident facts on this page.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Foreign-resident share1.06 %31 Dec 2020Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)7Official
Foreign residents256 people31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables22Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Population density264.2 people/km²31 Dec 2025Census Reporter / U.S. Census Bureau8Official
Population5,596 people31 Dec 2025U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program18Official

Additional context

MetricValuePeriodSource
Median home value203,300 USD4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent3Official
Owner-occupied homes84.9 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent3Official
Labour force participation rate57.37 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population4Official
Residents born abroad4.66 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population4Official
Naturalized citizens, share of residents3.6 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population4Official
Non-citizens, share of residents1.06 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population4Official
Flu vaccination coverage59.54 %30 Jun 2026CDC BRFSS flu vaccination coverage5Official
Mammography screening coverage75.7 %30 Jun 2026CDC mammography screening rate6Official
Residents without health insurance8.84 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent3Official
Residents with a bachelor's degree or higher22.49 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent3Official
Crime reporting agencies0 agencies30 Jun 2026FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics10Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · agency service area
Households with a vehicle available95.54 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent3Official
Public transport agencies in the National Transit Database0 agencies4 Jul 2026ACS total population4Official
Workers aged 16 and over2,217 workers4 Jul 2026ACS total population4Official
Workers mainly working from home4.51 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population4Official
Households using cellular data plans88.52 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population4Official

Alternatives for people set on Smiths Station

Three places for the three reasons people leave a city on the shortlist: stay in the region, stay in the country, or keep the budget and change the country. A percentage appears only where both cities publish that metric from the same source, period and grain. Distances are straight lines — travel times are not collected yet.

Columbus as a Smiths Station alternative in the same region

16 km away, better on 1 of 3 metrics measured the same way, worse on 0. Median gross pay, city and foreign residents cannot be compared like for like.

  • Residents: 202,171 Columbus vs 5,596 Smiths Station+3513%
  • Median gross pay, city: €2,942 Columbus vs €2,988 Smiths Stationno percentage
  • Nearest airport: 8.0 km Columbus vs 15.0 km Smiths Station−47%
  • Foreign residents: 5.1% Columbus vs 1.1% Smiths Stationno percentage
  • Annual PM2.5: 9.0 µg/m³ Columbus vs 9.0 µg/m³ Smiths Stationsame level
Full comparisonMore about Columbus

Plainfield as a Smiths Station alternative in the same country

A move, not a commute, at 1046 km, better on 4 of 6 metrics measured the same way, worse on 1.

  • Foreign residents: 6.1% Plainfield vs 1.1% Smiths Station+479%
  • Residents: 50,043 Plainfield vs 5,596 Smiths Station+794%
  • Median gross pay, city: €4,830 Plainfield vs €2,988 Smiths Station+62%
  • Unemployment: 3.8% Plainfield vs 2.0% Smiths Station+89%
  • Nearest airport: 9.0 km Plainfield vs 15.0 km Smiths Station−40%
  • Annual PM2.5: 7.8 µg/m³ Plainfield vs 9.0 µg/m³ Smiths Station−13%
Full comparisonMore about Plainfield

Cities near Smiths Station

Published cities within 25 km, nearest first. Distances are straight-line.

Columbus 15.7 km away
Salary
2,942 EUR/monthMedian gross salary · 2024-12-31

Alternative cities in United States

Other cities in United States to compare with Smiths Station, nearest in population first.

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Monticello5,595 residentsMarlin5,599 residentsClementon borough5,600 residentsKimberly5,592 residentsVancleave5,592 residentsEstacada5,591 residents

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Common questions

Answered from the published values on this page, each with its source and date.

What is the unemployment rate in Smiths Station?

The unemployment rate is 1.99 %. This is a supplemental estimate, not an official municipal measurement. Source: Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables.

Is the air quality good in Smiths Station?

The annual PM2.5 mean is 9 µg/m³. The WHO 2021 guideline is 5 µg/m³ and the EU limit value is 25 µg/m³, so this reading is above the WHO guideline but within the EU limit. This is a supplemental estimate, not an official municipal measurement. Source: EPA AQS annual PM2.5 monitor data 2024.

How many people live in Smiths Station?

The published population is 5,596 people. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program.

How many foreign residents live in Smiths Station?

256 residents hold a foreign nationality. This is a supplemental estimate, not an official municipal measurement. Source: Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables.

Is Smiths Station a good place to live?

Smiths Station may suit different people for different reasons. The page's profile scores compare published cost, work, housing, safety, healthcare and other available factors; they are a decision aid, not a universal recommendation.

Which cities are near Smiths Station?

Phenix City, Columbus are near Smiths Station. Typed relationship labels are shown where published; other rows use straight-line distance from admitted coordinates.

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  title = {Smiths Station, United States: population, rent, salary},
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Sources

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  1. ACS 2020-2024 5-year table-based Summary File, tables B25065 (Aggregate Gross Rent) and B25063 (Gross Rent, units with cash rent) www2.census.gov · checked 2026-09-19
  2. ACS 2024 1-year table-based Summary File, table B20002 (Median Earnings in the Past 12 Months (in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars) by Sex for the Population 16 Years and Over with Earnings) www2.census.gov · checked 2026-09-19
  3. ACS median gross rent api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-07-04
  4. ACS total population api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-07-04
  5. CDC BRFSS flu vaccination coverage data.cdc.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  6. CDC mammography screening rate data.cdc.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  7. Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS) api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-08-03
  8. Census Reporter / U.S. Census Bureau api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-08-03
  9. EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean aqs.epa.gov · checked 2026-07-01
  10. FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics cde.ucr.cjis.gov · checked 2026-06-30
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  1. HRSA mental health provider ratio data.hrsa.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  2. NCES CCD public school count nces.ed.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  3. NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals ncei.noaa.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  4. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information ncei.noaa.gov · checked 2026-08-03
  5. NOAA U.S. Monthly Climate Normals 1991-2020 — station USW00093842 (COLUMBUS METRO AP) NOAA U.S. Monthly Climate Normals 1991-2020 · ncei.noaa.gov · checked 2026-07-31
  6. OpenFlights raw.githubusercontent.com · checked 2026-08-03
  7. OurAirports davidmegginson.github.io · checked 2026-08-03
  8. U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program www2.census.gov · checked 2026-08-03
  9. Verizon 300 Mbps home internet verizon.com · checked 2026-09-15
  10. Visible unlimited mobile plan visible.com · checked 2026-09-15
  11. Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS) api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-09-11
  12. Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-07-26
  13. Coordinate identity evidence wikidata.org · checked 2026-09-06
  14. Coordinate identity evidence wikidata.org · checked 2026-09-06
  15. Coordinate identity evidence wikidata.org · checked 2026-09-06
  16. EPA AQS annual PM2.5 monitor data 2024 aqs.epa.gov · checked 2026-07-26

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