Smithville, OK — City Data, Demographics & Statistics
McCurtain County · Oklahoma
City DNA
A unique fingerprint for Smithville based on 8 key metrics — compared to averages.
Quick Stats
Population
105
2023 ACS
Median Income
$33,594
2023
Median Home Value
$28,800
2023
Median Rent
$550
2023
Median Age
28.5
Unemployment
0.0%
Cost of Living Index
69.5
100 = national avg
Smithville is a city in McCurtain County, Oklahoma, with a population of 105 according to the 2023 American Community Survey. Smithville is one of the communities in Oklahoma.
The median household income in Smithville is $33,594, and the median home value is $28,800. The cost of living index is 69.5 (where 100 = national average), and the median rent is $550 per month. The unemployment rate is 0.0%, and the median age is 28.5 years.
People & Demographics
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Population
Total Population
105
Male
28
26.7%
Female
77
73.3%
Median Age
28.5
Education & Household
Bachelor's or Higher
18.1%
High School or Higher
24.8%
Foreign Born
0.0%
Veterans
5.7%
Married
15.2%
Avg Household Size
1.6
Marital Status by Age
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
0.501
Simpson's Index (0-1)
Largest Group
White
60.0%
Foreign Born
0.0%
American Indian & Alaska Native Detail
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Languages Spoken
Total Speakers (5+)
102
English Only
98.0%
#1 Non-English Language
Other Languages
2 speakers
Limited English
0.0%
Language Distribution
English Proficiency
Speaks English Very Well
100.0%
Limited English Proficiency
0.0%
Veterans & Military
Total Veterans
6
5.7% of population
Disability Rate
0.0%
Period of Service
Veteran Age Distribution
Male Veterans
3
50.0%
Female Veterans
3
50.0%
Disability Status
Without Disability
6
Disability Rate
0.0%
Ancestry & Heritage
Total Reporting Ancestry
26
#1 Ancestry
English
16.2% (17)
#2 Ancestry
American
5.7% (6)
#3 Ancestry
Irish
2.9% (3)
Top 3 Ancestries
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Families & Households
Total Households
66
Family Households
19
28.8%
Married Couples
10
15.2%
Non-Family Households
47
71.2%
Single Mother Households
9
13.6%
Single Father Households
0
0.0%
Living Alone
47
71.2%
Children Under 18
Total Children
9
In Married Couple
0
0.0%
With Single Mother
9
100.0%
With Single Father
0
0.0%
Family Income
Median Family Income
$37,813
Single Mother Income
$20,417
Avg Family Size
1.6
Avg Non-Family Size
2.4
Grandparents w/ Grandchildren
2
Grandparents Responsible
2
Economy
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Income Overview
Median Household Income
$33,594
-54% vs national
Per Capita Income
$23,205
-38% vs national
Poverty Rate
35.2%
+159% vs national
Gini Index
0.3531
0 = perfect equality
Unemployment
0.0%
-100% vs national
SNAP Recipients
54.5%
of households
How Smithville Compares
Smithville vs Similar Cities
Compared to cities with under 10,000 residents. Smithville is highlighted.
Median Household Income
Smithville, OK has a median household income of $33,594, making it the 26,749th highest median household income out of 28,123 cities in our database. This means that Smithville has a higher median household income than 5% of all the cities we measured.
Per Capita Income
Smithville, OK has a per capita income of $23,205, making it the 23,885th highest per capita income out of 28,123 cities in our database. This means that Smithville has a higher per capita income than 15% of all the cities we measured.
Poverty Rate
Smithville, OK has a poverty rate of 35.2%, making it the 1,994th highest poverty rate out of 31,262 cities in our database. This means that Smithville has a higher poverty rate than 94% of all the cities we measured.
Unemployment Rate
Smithville, OK has a unemployment rate of 0.0%, making it the 24,264th highest unemployment rate out of 31,012 cities in our database. This means that Smithville has a higher unemployment rate than 22% of all the cities we measured.
Where Do You Stack Up?
Enter your household income to see how you compare to other households in Smithville. The median household income here is $33,594.
Income Distribution
Employment Snapshot
Unemployment Rate
0.0%
-100% vs OK avg
Labor Force
48
Employed
48
Mean Commute
44 min
Education & Workforce
Bachelor's Degree+
18.1%
of adults 25+
High School Diploma+
24.8%
of adults 25+
Median Age
28.5
Work from Home
0.0%
of workers
Top Occupations & Wages
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS (2024)
Data represents the Oklahoma metro area
Highest-Paying Job
Registered Nurses
Top Median Wage
$81.2K
per year
Occupations Tracked
20
Cost of Living
Overall Index
69.5
100 = national avg
-30.5 vs national average
Living Wage (1 Adult)
$30,566
per year
Living Wage (Family of 4)
$72,248
per year
Cost Index by Category
100 = national average. Higher = more expensive.
Fair Market Rent
Source: HUD
1 Bedroom
$747
per month
2 Bedroom
$937
per month
The median household income in Smithville, OK is $33,594, which is 54.1% below the national average of $73,224. Per capita income is $23,205. The poverty rate of 35.2% is higher than the OK state average of 18.5%. The Gini index of income inequality is 0.3531, where 0 represents perfect equality and 1 represents maximum inequality. The unemployment rate is 0.0%, compared to the state average of 5.0%. The labor force is 48. 18.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The average commute time is 44 minutes, with 0.0% working from home. About 100.0% of workers drive alone to work. The overall cost of living index is 69.5, which is 30.5% below the national average. Housing costs are below the national average at an index of 40.4. A single adult needs to earn approximately $30,566 per year to cover basic expenses.
Housing & Real Estate
Market SnapshotZillow — January 2026
Zillow Home Value Index
$184,848
Smithville vs Similar CitiesCensus ACS / Redfin
Compared to cities with under 10,000 residents. Smithville is highlighted.
Median Home Value
Smithville, OK has a median home value of $28,800, making it the 27,806th highest median home value out of 27,993 cities in our database. This means that Smithville has a higher median home value than 1% of all the cities we measured.
Median Rent
Smithville, OK has a median rent of $550, making it the 21,233rd highest median rent out of 22,337 cities in our database. This means that Smithville has a higher median rent than 5% of all the cities we measured.
Rent Burden
Smithville, OK has a rent burden of 19.6%, making it the 9,303rd highest rent burden out of 21,928 cities in our database. This means that Smithville has a higher rent burden than 58% of all the cities we measured.
Census Housing DataU.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023
Median Home Value
$28,800
Median Rent
$550
Total Housing Units
89
Vacancy Rate
25.8%
Owner Occupied
72.7%
Renter Occupied
27.3%
Median Property Tax
$199
per year
Monthly Cost (w/ Mortgage)
$825
Housing Types
Property TaxU.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023
Median Property Tax
$199
per year
Effective Tax Rate
0.69%
of home value
Median Home Value
$28,800
The effective property tax rate is calculated by dividing the median annual property tax ($199) by the median home value ($28,800). In Smithville, OK, this works out to an effective rate of 0.69%. This is below the national average of approximately 1.1%.
The median home value in Smithville, OK is $28,800. According to Zillow, the home value index for Smithville is $184,848. The median rent is $550 per month (Census ACS). About 72.7% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median year homes were built is 1994. There are 89 total housing units. Homeowners pay a median annual property tax of $199. The effective tax rate is 0.69%, below the national average.
Crime data is not yet available for Smithville. The FBI UCR/NIBRS program does not cover all jurisdictions.
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
72.0
Relatively Low
Expected Annual Loss
57.5
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
92.2
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
6.0
Score (0-100)
Scores range from 0 (lowest risk) to 100 (highest risk) relative to all U.S. communities. Data from FEMA National Risk Index.
Disaster History & Federal Spending
Source: FEMATotal Declarations
22
Public Assistance
$10.4M
Individual Assistance
$12K
Most Common Type
Severe Storm
11 declarations
Public Assistance by Category
Showing 20 of 22 disasters
PA = FEMA Public Assistance (infrastructure recovery). IA = Individual Assistance (homeowner/renter aid).
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
49
Total Claims Paid
$843,364
Avg Claim Payout
$17,212
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Hazard Mitigation
Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation AssistanceMitigation Projects
7
Federal Funding
$81,678
Properties Protected
1
Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio
1.11
BCR
Top Mitigation Project Types
| Project Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|
| 91.1: Local Multihazard Mitigation Plan | 4 | $10,428 |
| 600.1: Warning Systems (as a Component of a Planned, Adopted, and Exercised Risk Reduction Plan) | 2 | $12,375 |
| 206.2: Safe Room (Tornado and Severe Wind Shelter) - Public Structures | 1 | $58,875 |
Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.
Smithville has a relatively low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are ice storm, drought, strong wind. The area has had 22 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is severe storm (11 declarations). 49 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $10,408,456 in public assistance recovery funding. $11,983 has been distributed in individual assistance to disaster-affected residents. 7 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.
Health
Community Health
Source: CDC PLACES
Obesity Rate
42.4%
6.3pp above the national average
Depression Rate
26.6%
3.1pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
15.3%
3.4pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
10.5%
near the national average
Health Scorecard
Higher scores indicate better health outcomes relative to the national average (50 = average)
Health Outcomes
Age-adjusted prevalence rates. Green bars indicate rates below the national average; red indicates above.
High Cholesterol
40.6%
Arthritis
33.3%
Cancer (excl. skin)
8.9%
Teeth Lost (65+)
20.6%
Health Risk Behaviors
Prevention & Screening
Green bars indicate rates above the national average (more preventive care); red indicates below.
Mental Health & Wellbeing
Frequent Mental Distress
19.0%
14+ days in past month
Depression
26.6%
Loneliness
33.0%
Lack of Support
25.0%
Disability Prevalence
Any Disability
42.3%
Mobility
21.2%
Cognitive
18.4%
Hearing
10.6%
Vision
7.1%
Self-Care
5.1%
Independent Living
11.2%
Health-Related Social Needs
Prevalence of social risk factors affecting community health
Smithville has an obesity rate of 42.4%, which is 6.3pp above the national average. The depression rate is 26.6%, 3.1pp above the national average. About 10.5% of adults lack health insurance. 79.6% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year.
Nearby Hospitals
Source: CMS Hospital Compare
Nearest Hospitals
5
With Emergency Services
5
Nearest Hospital
26.7 mi
Mena Regional Health System
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mena Regional Health System | 26.7 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | Yes |
| Choctaw Nation Health Services Authority | 28.6 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | Yes |
| Sevier County Medical Center | 34.1 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | Yes |
| Eastern Oklahoma Medical Center | 39.3 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | Yes |
| Mercy Hospital Waldron | 41.1 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | Yes |
Climate & Environment
Water Systems
Source: EPA SDWISWater Systems
1
Pop. Served
600
Violations (5yr)
1
| System Name | Pop. Served | Violations (5yr) |
|---|---|---|
| MCCURTAIN CO. RWD #6 (KIAMICHI) | 600 | 1 |
There are 1 water system serving the area. 1 water quality violation has been reported in the past 5 years.
Infrastructure
Commute Overview2023 ACS
Mean Commute
44 min
+88% vs national
Drive Alone
100.0%
+27% vs national
Work From Home
0.0%
-100% vs national
Carpool
0.0%
How Smithville's Commute ComparesCensus ACS 2023
The average commute in Smithville, OK is 44 minutes, which is 87.6% above the national average of 23 minutes. 100.0% of workers drive alone, compared to the national average of 78.7%.
Internet & Broadband Access
Source: Census ACSBroadband Access
78.8%
of households
Cable / Fiber / DSL
18.2%
of households
No Internet
16.7%
of households
Total Households
66
Internet Subscription Types
Device Ownership
Source: Census ACSHas Computer
87.9%
of households
Smartphone
83.3%
of households
Desktop / Laptop
25.8%
of households
Tablet
16.7%
of households
Percentage of households with each device type. Data from the U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023 5-year estimates, tables B28001 & B28002).
Electricity Rates
Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (2024)Residential Rate
12.2¢
per kWh
-36% vs Under 10,000 avg
Commercial Rate
8.9¢
per kWh
-42% vs Under 10,000 avg
Industrial Rate
5.8¢
per kWh
-51% vs Under 10,000 avg
Avg Monthly Bill
$132
residential
-10% vs Under 10,000 avg
28% below the national average of 17.1¢/kWh
Residential electricity in Oklahoma averages 12.2¢ per kWh, compared to the national average of 17.1¢. The average monthly electric bill is $132. State-level averages from EIA Electric Sales & Revenue data (2024).
Smithville vs Similar Cities
Source: EIA (2024)Comparing electricity rates with randomly selected cities of similar population (Under 10,000). Each city represents its state's average rate.
Residential Rate (¢/kWh)
Commercial Rate (¢/kWh)
Industrial Rate (¢/kWh)
Average Monthly Bill
Water Systems
Source: EPA SDWISWater Systems
1
Population Served
600
Violations (5yr)
1
| System Name | Type | Source | Pop. Served | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MCCURTAIN CO. RWD #6 (KIAMICHI) | Community | Purchased surface water | 600 | 1 |
78.8% of households in Smithville have broadband internet access. 18.2% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 56.1% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 16.7% of households have no internet access. 62.1% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 1 water system, providing water to 600 people. A total of 1 water quality violation has been recorded over the past 5 years.
Politics & Government
County-level data: Election results are reported at the county level. Smithville is located in McCurtain County, OK. Results reflect all voters in the county, not just those in Smithville.
Election Overview
Source: McCurtain County (2024)2024 Winner
Republican
Dem Votes
1,696
15.0%
GOP Votes
9,485
83.9%
Total Votes
11,309
Margin
R+68.9%
Shift from 2020
R+2.4pp
vs prior election
Election History
Source: County-Level Election Results| Year | Dem Votes | GOP Votes | Total | Dem % | GOP % | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1,696 | 9,485 | 11,309 | 15.0% | 83.9% | R+68.9 |
| 2020 | 1,858 | 9,485 | 11,467 | 16.2% | 82.7% | R+66.5 |
| 2016 | 1,799 | 8,642 | 10,709 | 16.8% | 80.7% | R+63.9 |
In the 2024 presidential election, McCurtain County recorded 11,309 total votes. Republicans won the county with 83.9% of the vote compared to 15.0% for Democrats, a margin of R+68.9%. Compared to 2020, the margin shifted R+2.4pp from the previous election. Since 2016, McCurtain County has shifted 5.0 percentage points toward Republicans.
Nonprofits Overview
Source: IRS Exempt Organizations BMFTotal Nonprofits
2
Total Assets
—
Total Income
$0
Per 10K Residents
190.5
nonprofits
+48.4% vs peers avg
Orgs with >$1M Assets
0
Median Assets
—
Oldest Active
1964
ruling year
Newest Org
2022
ruling year
Nonprofits by Category
Source: IRS / NTEE ClassificationNonprofit Size Distribution
Source: IRS Exempt Organizations BMFNumber of nonprofits by total asset size
When Were Nonprofits Founded?
Source: IRS Ruling DateNumber of currently active nonprofits by founding decade
Nonprofits per 10K Residents vs Similar Cities
Source: IRS BMF + Census ACSCompared to cities with population Under 10,000
Smithville, OK has 2 registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations. The most common category is Religion-Related, with 1 organizations. That works out to 190.5 nonprofits per 10,000 residents. The oldest active nonprofit dates back to 1964.
SBA Lending Overview
Source: SBA FOIA Loan-Level DataTotal SBA Loans
5
Total Approved
$2.8M
Jobs Supported
6
Per 10K Residents
476.2
SBA loans
+277.7% vs peers avg
Unique Lenders
3
Top Lender
FirstBank
2 loans
Top Industry
Accommodation & Food Services
Data Span
1994–2016
Loan Program Breakdown
Source: SBA FOIALoans
4
Total Amount
$2.6M
Avg Loan
$642,500
Median Loan
$685,000
SBA Guaranteed
$1.9M(76%)
Jobs Supported
4
Loans
1
Total Amount
$271K
Avg Loan
$271,000
Median Loan
$271,000
Top Industries Funded
Source: SBA FOIA / NAICS CodesSBA Loans per 10K Residents vs Similar Cities
Source: SBA FOIA + Census ACSCompared to cities with population Under 10,000
Top SBA Borrowers
Source: SBA FOIA| Business | Loans | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Chester Kane Webb | 2 | $2.1M |
| Eagle Creek Guest Cottages | 2 | $430K |
| The Reserve on Eagle Creek | 1 | $271K |
Smithville, OK has received 5 SBA loans totaling $2.8M in approved funding between 1994 and 2016. The 7(a) program accounts for 4 loans (80% of the total), supporting 4 jobs. The 504 program, focused on real estate and large equipment, has funded 1 loans totaling $271K. The most common industry receiving SBA funding is Accommodation & Food Services. The most active SBA lender in Smithville is FirstBank with 2 loans. That works out to 476.2 SBA loans per 10,000 residents.
ZIP Code Overview
Source: Census ACSZIP Codes
3
Total Population
1,680
Avg Median Income
$51,291
Avg Home Value
$143,233
ZIP Code Details
Source: Census ACS| ZIP Code | Population | Median Income | Home Value | Median Rent | Area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 74722 | 143 | $58,750 | $225,000 | $483 | 14.0 |
| 74957 | 905 | $40,917 | $113,000 | $607 | 231.6 |
| 74963 | 632 | $54,205 | $91,700 | N/A | 57.8 |
Smithville, OK has 3 ZIP codes with a combined population of 1,680. The average median household income across all ZIP codes is $51,291. The average median home value is $143,233. The average median monthly rent is -$222,221,859.
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