Smithfield 52 Poor
Smithfield Livability #311 ranked city in West Virginia#24,635 ranked city in the USARanks better than 15% of areas

Pros and Cons of Living in Smithfield

PROS
  • Cost Of Living

    Everyday cost of living expenses like goods and services, housing, groceries, transportation, health care and utilities are far below the national average.

CONS
  • Amenities

    The majority of amenities will be difficult to reach within a short walk, often requiring residents to use a vehicle or public transportation for access.

  • Employment

    This area earns a low score in the employment category due to low household income levels and high unemployment rates, which may pose challenges in seeking job opportunities.

  • Schools

    The low schools score might be a result of factors like lower than average education levels, lackluster reading and math scores and the inaccessibility of local elementary and high schools.

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      Smithfield transportation information

      Statistic Smithfield West Virginia National
      Average one way commute48min26min26min
      Workers who drive to work93.9%82.0%76.4%
      Workers who carpool6.1%9.9%9.3%
      Workers who take public transit0.0%0.9%5.1%
      Workers who bicycle0.0%0.1%0.6%
      Workers who walk0.0%2.9%2.8%
      Working from home0.0%3.1%4.6%
      Source: The Smithfield, WV data and statistics displayed above are derived from the United States Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).