Smithton, Illinois

About Smithton

Smithton, IL is a small town located in southwestern Illinois with an estimated population of 3,888.

Smithton holds the status of an incorporated village, one of the most intimate forms of local government in America. The community covers 4.51 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 862 residents per square mile.

📰 Smithton News Today

• Smithton Air Quality Index (AQI) and USA Air Pollution IQAir · Jun 22
• Joseph Neff Obituary | Renner Funeral Home | Smithton, IL Tribute Archive · Aug 1
• Charles Gilbert Obituary (1938 - 2026) - Smithton, IL - Belleville News-Democrat Legacy obituary · Apr 8
• Daryl Koderhandt (1971–2026) of Smithton, IL | Obituary riverbender.com · Jul 13
• No tornado warning, but sirens go off in St. Clair County, Illinois, after police see rotation KSDK · May 4

Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.

What Makes Smithton Unique

• Positioned in southwestern Illinois, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
• Part of the fabric of Illinois — one of 1,461 recognized communities statewide.

Why People Love It Here

• A tight community feel that bigger cities can't replicate.
• Cost of living typically runs below the big-metro average.
• Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 5 miles.

🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Smithton

• Foley Park reviews ★
• Saint Clair County Farm and Nature Park reviews ★
• Smithton City Park reviews ★
• Smithton Community Park reviews ★

Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.

🏫 Schools in Smithton

• Smithton Elem School

Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.

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