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Smithville, OH

Smithville, OH.

Population: 2,734 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Smithville, OH is $267,259 — up 4.8% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $285,000 after a median 16 days on market. 5 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with icestorm, winterweather, hail the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 9.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$267,259

Median home value

+4.8%

1-year change

16

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$267,259
1-year appreciation
+4.8%
3-year appreciation
+0.9%
5-year appreciation
+39.5%
10-year appreciation
+92.1%
All-time peak (2023-02)
$307,785
House Price Index (state)
353.3 (+4.7% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$285,000
Median list price
$249,900
Median price per sqft
$203
1-year sale-price change
+4.4%
Median days on market
16 days
Homes sold (recent period)
4
Sale-to-list ratio
103.2%

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$710/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$888/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,119/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,455/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,678/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Below Average)
90.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
17.0¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$13.90/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
5
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
1
High schools
3
Charter schools
1
School districts serving the area
Liberty Preparatory School, Green Local, Wayne County JVSD
Schools include
Liberty Preparatory School, Green Middle School, Green Elementary School, Smithville High School, Wayne County Schools Career Center

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
iceStorm, winterWeather, hail, lightning, strongWind
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively Moderate · heatWave: Relatively Low · iceStorm: Relatively High · inlandFlooding: Relatively Low · lightning: Relatively Moderate
FEMA flood zone
AE
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 15% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
52.6%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Copley Square Plaza (19.6 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
50.0°F
Average high
60.0°F
Average low
40.0°F
Annual precipitation
38.7 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
6a (extreme annual low -10 to -5°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
8.5 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
24,045
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
23,799

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
2
Nearest national park
First Ladies National Historic Site (26 mi)
National parks include
First Ladies National Historic Site, Cuyahoga Valley National Park
Airports within 30 mi
39
Nearest airport
Wayne County Airport (BJJ) (2 mi)
Nearest major airport
Akron Canton Regional Airport (CAK) (22 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
3
Hospitals include
AKRON GENERAL MEDICAL CENTER, WOOSTER COMMUNITY HOSPITAL, LODI COMMUNITY HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.5 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.8 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-243 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,967
Housing built before 1970
55.1%
Housing built 2000 or later
7.7%
Median annual property tax
$2,703
Mean commute to work
14 min
Households with broadband internet
78.9%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
41,791
Average weekly wage
$1,092
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
228

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

SmithvilleState medianUS median
Median home value$267,259$225,539$289,727
Median sale price$285,000$242,250$325,000
Median days on market16 days45 days51 days
Median annual property tax$2,703$1,962$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in Smithville, OH?
$267,259.
What is the median sale price in Smithville, OH?
$285,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Smithville, OH?
Median days on market: 16 days.
What is typical rent in Smithville, OH?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,119/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in Smithville, OH?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: iceStorm, winterWeather, hail, lightning, strongWind.
Is Smithville, OH in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone AE.
What is the wildfire risk in Smithville, OH?
Risk to homes is higher than 15% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Smithville, OH?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Smithville, OH?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Smithville, OH?
5 schools (1 elementary, 1 middle, 3 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Smithville, OH walkable?
Walkability index: 8.5/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in Smithville, OH?
Regional Price Parity: 90.5 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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