Smithfield, Virginia

About Smithfield

Set in the southeastern part of Virginia, Smithfield is a close-knit town counting 9,032 people who proudly call it home.

Officially, Smithfield is an incorporated town — local government on a neighborly scale. The community covers 9.72 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 929 residents per square mile.

📰 Smithfield News Today

• Smithfield police investigate shots fired incident on West Main Street WAVY.com · Aug 12
• Larry Steven Sweet Obituary Aug 17, 2026 Little's Funeral Home and Cremation Service | Smithfield, VA · Aug 17
• Otis James "Pete" Farmer Obituary (2026) - Smithfield, VA - Little's Funeral Home and Cremation Service - Smithfield Legacy obituary · Aug 16
• Three-day Smithfield Maritime Rendezvous festival begins Friday Smithfield Times · Jun 9
• 68-year-old man dead after boating incident on Pagan River, marine police say WTKR · Jul 10

Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.

What Makes Smithfield Unique

• One of 8 places in the US named Smithfield — but the Virginia one has a character all its own.
• Positioned in southeastern Virginia, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
• Part of the fabric of Virginia — one of 688 recognized communities statewide.

Why People Love It Here

• The sweet spot: real amenities without big-city congestion.
• Local businesses and schools anchored by a stable resident base of 9,032.
• Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 8 miles.

📍 Neighborhoods in Smithfield

Click a neighborhood to see it on the map.

🍽️ Where to Eat in Smithfield

• Anna's Ristorante — italian
• Captain Chuck-a-Mucks — seafood
• Cockeyed Rooster Cafe (café)
• Coffee Cube — coffee shop (café)
• Cure (café)
• Farmer’s Table — burger
• Jalapeños — mexican
• Pizza Hut — pizza
• Q Daddy’s Pitmaster BBQ — barbecue
• Smithfield Gourmet Bakery & Cafe (café)

Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🎡 Fun Things to Do

• Boykins Tavern Museum · Museum
• Isle of Wight County Museum · Museum
• The Arts Center · Art gallery
• The Schoolhouse Museum · Museum
• 1750 Isle of Wight Courthouse · Museum

Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Smithfield

• Windsor Castle Park reviews ★
• Beale Park reviews ★
• Clontz Park reviews ★
• Jones Creek Boat Ramp reviews ★
• Joyner Field reviews ★
• Riverview Park reviews ★
• Waterworks Road Park reviews ★
• Wellington Park reviews ★

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

🏫 Schools in Smithfield

• Hardy Elementary
• Smithfield High
• Smithfield Middle
• Westside Elementary

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

⚡ Quick Facts

🗺️ Map of Smithfield

🏘️ Nearby Communities