Median Age
40 Years
Largest Age Group
10-19 Years
Approximately 15% of Residents
Under 20
27%
Over 65
16%
Smithville
Smithville, MO Area Guide
A river runs through this lakeside city
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Located about 18 miles directly north of Downtown Kansas City, Smithville is a beautiful city bordering Smithville Lake, with the Little Platte River extending through the center of the city. The city wraps around its historic downtown, a terrific shopping area with wide sidewalks. The city dates back to 1822, when Humphrey and Nancy Smith arrived to establish a mill on the Little Platte River, the first water-powered flour mill in the county.
As more people discover this cozy oasis just outside of Kansas City, the population has boomed, but the city retains its rural feel. Smithville is filled with parks, especially along the lake. Smith’s Fork Park covers more than 250 acres and includes sports fields, picnic shelters, a skateboard park, a driving range, and a campground. Helvey Park wraps around a lake for fishing, while the downtown Courtyard Park includes the Ali Kemp Memorial Stage. Little Platte Park includes the Little Platte Swim Beach as well as a playground and hiking trails.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$91,178
Average: $97,607
Education
2,394
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
5,664
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Smithville has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
21%
Non-Renters
79%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
20%
Other Education
80%
Getting Around
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Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
20
/ 100
Very Drivable
Drivability
80
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
40
/ 100
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Schools
Smithville Upper Elementary School
Public
Grades K-5
446 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
367 Students
Public
Grades K-5
459 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
406 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
406 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
906 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
906 Students
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† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
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Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.