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Smithfield.
About
Life in Smithfield
It's a family-oriented place where over half of households include children, median household income sits around $97,537, and the unemployment rate hovers near 3%, so you're looking at a stable job market tied to the broader Logan-area economy. Housing is relatively affordable for the region with a median home value around $450,200 and median rent at $1,311, though these numbers have climbed with the area's popularity; the rental market is tight (just 1.6% vacancy), so if you're leasing, you'll want to move quickly. Outdoor recreation is genuinely accessible; you're within striking distance of Golden Spike National Historical Park, Fossil Butte National Monument, and other regional draws, making weekend adventures feasible.
Smithfield at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
28.7 yrs
Poverty Rate
3.6%
Foreign-Born
5.0%
Broadband Internet
97.3%
of households
Population Growth
+11.7%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics5.0% foreign-born, most often from El Salvador
Who lives in Smithfield: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Smithfield, the largest foreign-born group is from El Salvador (38.0%), and 10.7% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
37.8%
of residents
65 and Older
8.4%
of residents
Households with Kids
53.4%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
10.4%
of households
Married Couples
78.1%
of households
Avg Household Size
3.43
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 12% below UT average
Rent, home values, and income in Smithfield
In Smithfield, rent runs 12% below the UT average, and home values are 8% below the UT average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
29.0%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
6.5%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
95.9
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$1,956
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
80.5%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
2002
median year built
Vacant Homes
1.6%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $469,351 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment 0.5 pts below UT average
Unemployment in Smithfield
Unemployment in Cache County, which includes Smithfield, is 0.5 percentage points lower than the UT average.
Unemployment rate
Smithfield: Cache County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Cache County (county-wide) · Annual averages
What Smithfield Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute21.2 min avg
How Smithfield residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Smithfield, most residents drive alone to work (69%), and 83% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 45 mi
Ogden Hinckley Airport (OGD)
Regional airport · few flights13k passengers boarded in 2025
- 73 mi
Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC)
Major hub13.4M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 88% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Smithfield runs 88% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
39
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
110.6
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Smithfield Police Department
Natural DisastersHeavy Snow most common — 10 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively Low
66.5 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Cache County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Cache County, which includes Smithfield, the most common type is heavy snow, with 10 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 10 | Heavy Snow | $25,000 |
| 2024 | 15 | Heavy Snow | $61,000 |
| 2023 | 28 | Heavy Snow | None reported |
| 2022 | 16 | Heavy Snow | None reported |
| 2021 | 6 | Heavy Snow | $250,000 |
| 2019 | 2 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
| 2018 | 1 | Hail | None reported |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
28 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Cache County, county-wide
Air Quality44 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Cache County, which includes Smithfield, is typically good — 241 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
44
Good Days
241
per year
Moderate Days
124
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Cache County, county-wide
Climate87°F summers, 17°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Smithfield has warm summers (avg high 87°F) and very cold winters (avg low 17°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
60°/35°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
87°/52°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
63°/34°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
34°/17°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
18.2"
Annual Snowfall
62.3"
Hot Days/Year
45
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
173
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
96
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 32°F | 15°F | 1.42" |
| Feb | 37°F | 18°F | 1.27" |
| Mar | 50°F | 29°F | 1.66" |
| Apr | 60°F | 35°F | 1.96" |
| May | 69°F | 42°F | 2.09" |
| Jun | 81°F | 47°F | 1.16" |
| Jul | 91°F | 55°F | 0.32" |
| Aug | 89°F | 53°F | 0.69" |
| Sep | 78°F | 44°F | 1.24" |
| Oct | 63°F | 34°F | 1.49" |
| Nov | 47°F | 25°F | 1.19" |
| Dec | 33°F | 17°F | 1.11" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Smithfield
Uninsured
5.2%
of residents
No hospitals inside Smithfield's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Cache Valley Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 4.1 mi away · North Logan
Intermountain Health Logan Regional Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 5.4 mi away · Logan
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education24.3:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Smithfield
Smithfield's student/teacher ratio is 24.3:1 (higher than the national average of 16:1), and 43.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
4
within city limits
Private Schools
0
within city limits
College Degree Rate
43.0%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
24.3:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Smithfield (within 15 miles)
Public · 4-year · 20,272 students · in-state tuition $9,412 · 57% graduate · median earnings $59,177 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: Golden Spike National Historical Park, 39 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Smithfield
Smithfield has 4 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Golden Spike National Historical Park (39 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Golden Spike National Historical Park
National Historical Park
39 mi awayFossil Butte National Monument
National Monument
55 mi awayTimpanogos Cave National Monument
National Monument
97 mi awayCity Of Rocks National Reserve
National Reserve
98 mi awayPublic Libraries in Smithfield
Smithfield Library
25 North Main Street, Smithfield
Cities Near Smithfield
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Smithfield?
Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
Smithfield FAQ
Is Smithfield, Utah affordable?⌄
Smithfield's median rent is $1,311/month, which is close to the national average. The median household income is $97,537/year. Median home value is $450,200.
Is Smithfield, Utah safe?⌄
Smithfield's violent crime rate was 39 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is well below the national average — one of the safer cities in the country of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 111 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Smithfield, Utah?⌄
Cache County, which includes Smithfield, has an unemployment rate of 3.1%, which is solid, slightly below the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Smithfield, Utah?⌄
The cost of living in Smithfield is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,311/month and median household income is $97,537/year. The median home value is $450,200. About 29% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Smithfield, Utah?⌄
The average commute in Smithfield is 21 minutes, which is about average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from