Smithton, Pennsylvania

About Smithton

Smithton is a tiny community in southwestern Pennsylvania, home to 336 residents as of the latest Census estimates.

Smithton holds the status of a borough — a form of municipal government most common in the Northeast. The community covers 0.1 square miles, giving it a compact, walkable footprint at roughly 3,360 residents per square mile.

📰 Smithton News Today

• Donald German Obituary (1938 - 2026-08-12) - Smithton, PA - Tribune Review Legacy obituary · Aug 13
• Obituary for Kylee Nicole Korber - beatty-richfuneralhome.com beatty-richfuneralhome.com · Mar 25
• Lottery ticket sold in Westmoreland County wins $1.2 million WTAE · Nov 3
• David Bibel Obituary (1959 - 2026-02-01) - Smithton, PA - Tribune Review Legacy obituary · Feb 5
• WATCH: Trump attends roundtable with farmers and manufacturers in Pennsylvania PBS · Sep 23

Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.

What Makes Smithton Unique

• One of the smallest municipal footprints in the country at just 0.1 sq mi.
• Positioned in southwestern Pennsylvania, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
• Part of the fabric of Pennsylvania — one of 2,002 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.

🍽️ Where to Eat in Smithton

• Denny's — american

Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🎡 Fun Things to Do

• Critter Country Animal Farm · Zoo

Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Smithton

• Cedar Creek Park reviews ★

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

⚡ Quick Facts

🗺️ Map of Smithton

🏘️ Nearby Communities