Smithers, West Virginia

About Smithers

Set in the central part of West Virginia, Smithers is a tiny community, home to 703 residents as of the latest Census estimates.

Officially, Smithers is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 1.44 square miles, giving it wide-open spaces and a spread-out, rural feel at roughly 488 residents per square mile.

📰 Smithers News Today

• Mayor details investigation, closure of Smithers Volunteer Fire Department WCHS · Dec 9
• Barbara McCoy Obituary (2026) - Montgomery, WV - Charleston Gazette-Mail Legacy obituary · Feb 18
• Two Small Towns in West Virginia Join Forces Governing · Dec 21
• Smithers mayor discusses progress Fayette Tribune · Jul 11
• Smithers, West Virginia Population 2026 World Population Review · Aug 21

Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.

What Makes Smithers Unique

• The only place in America named Smithers — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
• Part of the fabric of West Virginia — one of 439 recognized communities statewide.

Why People Love It Here

• A tight community feel that bigger cities can't replicate.
• Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
• Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 2 miles.

🍽️ Where to Eat in Smithers

• Burger Carte Foods — burger

Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🏫 Schools in Smithers

• Valley Pk-8

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

⚡ Quick Facts

🗺️ Map of Smithers

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