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Smithton, MO

Population
508
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
878 ft
Median Home Value
$116,400
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$929/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$55,288
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
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About Smithton

Home to around 500 residents, Smithton is a quiet Pettis County town located about ten minutes east of Sedalia along Highway 50. The community got its start in the 1850s as a stop along the Missouri Pacific Railroad, taking its name from one of the region's prominent early figures. Today, Smithton offers a relaxed rural pace where daily life revolves around neighborhood get-togethers and the local school district. It provides an easy balance for anyone wanting the peace of open countryside while staying close to the shopping, healthcare, and dining options in neighboring Sedalia.

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Lower County Wildfire Hazard Potential ClassA+100.0ratingLower Projected Late-Century County-Area Exposure to Sea-Level RiseA+100.0ratingLow PopulationA+100.0rating

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