Smithville, Texas
City · Population 4,335 · #418 in Texas
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About Smithville
Set in the central part of Texas, Smithville is a small town, home to 4,335 residents as of the latest Census estimates.
Smithville holds the status of an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 4.14 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 1,047 residents per square mile.
📰 Smithville News Today
- Woman charged with arson in connection with multiple Smithville fires KVUE · Jul 28
- Gertrude Rocha Obituary (2026) - Smithville, TX - Marrs-Jones Funeral Home, All Faiths of the Pines Chapel Legacy obituary · Aug 15
- Texas A&M Forest Service breaks ground on new Bastrop County regional office Texas A&M Forest Service · Apr 29
- Smithville Air Quality Index (AQI) and USA Air Pollution IQAir · Jun 22
- Wallace Adams Obituary - Bastrop, TX Dignity Memorial · Jun 10
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Smithville Unique
- One of 10 places in the US named Smithville — but the Texas one has a character all its own.
- Part of the fabric of Texas — one of 1,863 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 12 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Smithville
- Bubby's BBQ — barbecue
- Comfort Cafe
- Hope Floats Café — american
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🎡 Fun Things to Do
- Smithville Railroad Historical Park and Museum · Museum
Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Smithville
- Buescher State Park reviews ★
- Independence Park reviews ★
- Railroad Park reviews ★
- Vernon Richards Riverbend Park reviews ★
- Keilburg Park reviews ★
- Veterans Memorial Park reviews ★
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Smithville
- BROWN PRI
- SMITHVILLE EL
- SMITHVILLE H S
- SMITHVILLE J H
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateTexas
TypeCity
Population (2024)4,335
Rank in state#418 of 1,224
Land area4.14 sq mi
Density1,047/sq mi
Coordinates30.0088, -97.1519