Smith township, Arkansas
Smith township profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Smith township is a geographic entity located in Cleveland County, Arkansas. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 419. The land area covers 40.57 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 419 | ±170 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Median Age | 53.4 yrs | ±13.5 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 178 | ±68 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 201 | ±79 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 178 | ±68 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 23 | ±36 |
| Median Home Value | $187,500 | ±$105,655 |
| Median Gross Rent | Suppressed | — |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $49,808 | ±$44,073 |
| Per Capita Income | $47,397 | ±$16,562 |
| Poverty Rate | 17.4% | ±14.9% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 73 | ±69 |
| Unemployment Rate | 0% | ±5.3% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 243 | ±156 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 93.3% | ±12.1% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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COUNTY OF CLEVELAND
GUS Population: 7,367 (2024)
ID: 122824
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: CLEVELAND COUNTY
PO BOX 368, RISON AR 71665
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Education
Listing 4 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Nearby | PK-06 | RISON, AR | |
| Regular School Nearby | 07-12 | RISON, AR | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-06 | RISON, AR | |
| Regular School Nearby | 07-12 | RISON, AR |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 2 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Jefferson Regional School of Nursing
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College | 21.5 mi away | 4747 Dusty Lake, Pine Bluff, AR, 71603 |
8705417858
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ROY AND CHRISTINE STURGIS LIBRARY OF CLEVELAND COUNTY
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Library | 5.7 mi away | 203 WEST MAGNOLIA, RISON, AR, 71665 |
(870) 325-7270
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New Beginnings Beauty Academy
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College Vocational | 22.8 mi away | 1609 W 26TH AVE, Pine Bluff, AR, 71603 |
8708507788
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DALLAS COUNTY LIBRARY
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Library | 16.3 mi away | 501 E. 4TH ST, FORDYCE, AR, 71742 |
(870) 352-3592
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Southeast Arkansas College
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College | 23.2 mi away | 1900 S Hazel Street, Pine Bluff, AR, 71603 |
8705435900
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STAR CITY PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 17.3 mi away | 200 E. WILEY, STAR CITY, AR, 71667 |
(870) 628-4711
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Northern Technical College
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College Vocational | 24.3 mi away | 2215 East Harding Ste 8 & 9, Pine Bluff, AR, 71601 |
8703295136
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WARREN BRANCH LIBRARY
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Library | 19.4 mi away | 115 W. CYPRESS, WARREN, AR, 71671 |
(870) 226-2536
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DAVE BURDICK WATSON CHAPEL PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 21.0 mi away | 4120 SOUTH CAMDEN ROAD, PINE BLUFF, AR, 71603 |
(870) 879-3406
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THORNTON PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 21.7 mi away | 820 SOUTH 2ND STREET, THORNTON, AR, 71766 |
(870) 352-5990
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at FORDYCE, AR US, located 15.6 miles from Smith township. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 52.3° | 30.8° | 41.6° | 4.54" | 0.6" |
| February | 56.8° | 33.7° | 45.3° | 4.87" | 0.5" |
| March | 65.1° | 40.9° | 53.0° | 5.83" | 0.1" |
| April | 73.5° | 49.0° | 61.2° | 5.89" | 0.0" |
| May | 80.5° | 59.0° | 69.7° | 5.39" | 0.0" |
| June | 87.6° | 67.0° | 77.3° | 4.18" | 0.0" |
| July | 91.0° | 70.5° | 80.7° | 4.06" | 0.0" |
| August | 90.9° | 69.2° | 80.0° | 3.80" | 0.0" |
| September | 85.3° | 62.1° | 73.7° | 3.60" | 0.0" |
| October | 75.1° | 49.8° | 62.4° | 5.01" | 0.0" |
| November | 63.2° | 39.9° | 51.5° | 4.44" | 0.0" |
| December | 54.5° | 33.1° | 43.8° | 6.02" | 0.0" |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rison city | City | 5.9 mi | — |
| Woodlawn CDP | CDP | 7.6 mi | — |
| Kingsland city | City | 9.4 mi | — |
| New Edinburg CDP | CDP | 10.9 mi | — |
| Rye CDP | CDP | 12.5 mi | — |
| Staves CDP | CDP | 12.9 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 0502597069. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.