Smithville, Oklahoma facts for kids
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Smithville, Oklahoma
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Location of Smithville, Oklahoma
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| Country | United States |
| State | Oklahoma |
| County | McCurtain |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.10 sq mi (2.85 km2) |
| • Land | 1.09 sq mi (2.83 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.02 km2) |
| Elevation | 742 ft (226 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 77 |
| • Density | 70.45/sq mi (27.20/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
74957
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| Area code(s) | 580 |
| FIPS code | 40-68250 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2413299 |
Smithville is a small town located in McCurtain County, Oklahoma, in the United States. In 2020, its population was 77 people. This was a decrease from 113 people counted in the 2010 census. Smithville is known for being the wettest place in Oklahoma. It gets the most rain and other precipitation each year, averaging about 55.71 inches.
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Where is Smithville Located?
Smithville is found in McCurtain County. It is just east of U.S. Route 259. You can also find it on Oklahoma Route 4. The town is located north of the Mountain Fork River. It is also about 10 miles north of Broken Bow Lake. Smithville is one of several towns in the southeastern part of Oklahoma. This area is often called Little Dixie.
Land and Water Area
The United States Census Bureau says that Smithville covers about 1.1 square miles (2.85 square kilometers). Almost all of this area is land. Only a very small part is water.
Who Lives in Smithville?
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| 2020 | 77 | — | |
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In 2010, there were 113 people living in Smithville. These people lived in 53 households. About 28 of these households were families. The town had about 111 people per square mile.
People and Backgrounds
Most people in Smithville in 2010 were White (58.4%). A good number were also Native American (34.5%). About 7.1% of residents were from two or more racial backgrounds. A small group, 2.7%, were of Hispanic or Latino origin.
Households and Families
Out of the 53 households, 32% had children under 18 living there. About 34% were married couples. Some households (17%) had a female head with no husband. Nearly half (47%) of the households were not families. Many people (47%) lived alone. About 21% of these were people aged 65 or older. The average household had 2.13 people. The average family had 3.07 people.
Age in Smithville
The ages of people in Smithville in 2010 varied. About 31% were under 18 years old. Around 7% were between 18 and 24. People aged 25 to 44 made up 22%. Those between 45 and 64 were 25%. About 15% of the population was 65 or older. The average age in town was 32 years.
Notable People from Smithville
- Curtis McDaniel, a politician who served in government.
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You can find more information about Smithville (Oklahoma) for kids in Spanish here: Smithville (Oklahoma) para niños
