Smith County, KS Economy


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Smith, KS County is a great place to live and work. With its affordable rent of $790 per month for a two bedroom apartment and its low cost grocery index of 89, compared to the US average of 100, it provides an excellent quality of life. The area is also home to various local businesses such as Smith Roadside Market and Smith Construction Services which both offer a range of goods and services. Along with these businesses there are also many attractions in the area, such as the Smith Historical Museum which offers an insight into the County's rich history and the Smith Nature Reserve which allows visitors to explore nature trails and spot wildlife.

Smith County has an unemployment rate of 2.1%. The US average is 6.0%.

Smith County has seen the job market decrease by -0.8% over the last year. Future job growth over the next ten years is predicted to be 15.1%, which is lower than the US average of 33.5%.

Tax Rates for Smith County
- The Sales Tax Rate for Smith County is 9.0%. The US average is 7.3%.
- The Income Tax Rate for Smith County is 5.7%. The US average is 4.6%.
- Tax Rates can have a big impact when Comparing Cost of Living.

Income and Salaries for Smith County
- The average income of a Smith County resident is $26,964 a year. The US average is $28,555 a year.
- The Median household income of a Smith County resident is $48,051 a year. The US average is $69,021 a year.

Income by Population Percent

  EconomySmith, KansasUnited States
  2.16
  0.3%-6.2%
  15.1%33.5%
  8.5%6.2%
  5.7%4.6%
  $30,035$37,638
  $48,051$69,021
  $68,472$85,028
  Population by Occupation
  12.8%1.2%
  0.1%0.5%
  7.2%6.8%
  12.1%10.0%
  3.4%2.5%
  13.3%11.0%
  3.6%4.8%
  0.7%0.8%
  1.4%1.9%
  6.6%4.7%
  0.5%1.9%
  0.8%7.6%
  0.0%0.1%
  0.6%4.2%
  6.4%9.3%
  17.7%14.0%
  2.3%2.1%
  3.5%7.0%
  3.5%4.8%
  3.7%4.7%
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