The Town FilesSmiths Station, Alabama
City in Lee County · population 5,384 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $203,300
- Household income
- $64,669
- Jan low / Jul high
- 35° / 91°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 41
- Median age
- 36.8
Smiths Station is a city of 5,384 people in Lee County, Alabama. The median home is worth $203,300, above the typical Alabama town ($161,250). It ranks better for a vacation home than 91% of Alabama towns, more upscale than 79% of Alabama towns, more walkable than 76% of Alabama towns.
How Smiths Station ranks
Percentile among Alabama towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Alabama towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Smiths Station is worth $203,300, above the typical Alabama town ($161,250). Homes cost about 3.1 times the median household income of $64,669, which is more affordable than 39% of Alabama towns. Median rent is $1,012 a month. 84.9% of households own their home.
| Housing | Smiths Station | Typical Alabama town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $203,300 | $161,250 |
| Median rent | $1,012 | $834 |
| Median household income | $64,669 | $56,250 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.1× | 2.8× |
| Homeownership | 84.9% | 71.3% |
| Median year built | 1989 | 1981 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 1.4% | — |
Who lives in Smiths Station
| People | Smiths Station | Typical Alabama town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 36.8 | 39.9 |
| Age 65 and over | 13.5% | 18.1% |
| Under 18 | 30.9% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 22.5% | 17.3% |
| Below the poverty line | 14.1% | 16.7% |
| Veterans | 13.4% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 4.7% | — |
| Work from home | 4.5% | 5.1% |
| Average commute | 21.6 min | 26.1 min |
| Homes with broadband | 92.3% | 86.7% |
Weather in Smiths Station
July highs average 91.2°F and January lows 34.5°F. About 53.2 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.0 inches of snow (typical Alabama town: 0.6 in). Expect about 74 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 46 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
41 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Smiths Station since 1950, compared with 30 for the typical Alabama town. 17 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF4, struck on March 3, 2019 about 2.5 miles from the town center and killed 23. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 31 deaths and 649 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on May 3, 2025.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 66 times; the largest was 3.00 inches on March 18, 2013.
Severe weather in Lee County since 1996
Lee County has been included in 22 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, drought, tornado.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| September 26, 2024 | Hurricane | EM-3618: Hurricane Helene |
| September 14, 2020 | Hurricane | EM-3545: Hurricane Sally |
| March 29, 2020 | Biological | DR-4503: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3472: Covid-19 |
| March 5, 2019 | Tornado | DR-4419: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Tornadoes |
Jobs and pay in Lee County
Lee County had 66,643 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $53,394 a year. Unemployment was 2.3% in 2023; in Smiths Station itself the ACS puts it at 2%.
Public schools in Smiths Station
6 public schools with 4,882 students, about 15.8 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smiths Station High School | 10-12 | 1,222 | 15.3 |
| Smiths Station Junior High School | 7-8 | 921 | 17.7 |
| West Smiths Station Elementary School | PK-6 | 824 | 15.3 |
| East Smiths Station Elementary School | PK-6 | 792 | 15.5 |
| South Smiths Station Elementary School | PK-6 | 659 | 15.0 |
| Smith Station Freshman Center | 9-9 | 464 | 16.6 |
Towns near Smiths Station
- Ladonia, AL4.4 mi · 3,074 people · home $102,000
- Phenix City, AL6.2 mi · 38,816 people · home $170,300
- Columbus, GA13.1 mi · 206,922 people · home $193,900
- Opelika, AL18.9 mi · 30,995 people · home $241,800
- Valley, AL20.3 mi · 10,529 people · home $140,800
- Cusseta-Chattahoochee County unified government, GA21.8 mi · 9,565 people · home $102,700
- Auburn, AL23.5 mi · 76,143 people · home $364,800
- Lanett, AL24.0 mi · 6,970 people · home $95,600
Smiths Station questions
Is Smiths Station, Alabama a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Smiths Station scores better for retirees than 13% of Alabama towns and quieter than 14%. 13.5% of residents are 65 or older (median age 36.8).
How much does a house cost in Smiths Station?
The median owner-occupied home in Smiths Station is valued at $203,300 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $64,669, so homes cost about 3.1 times income. Median rent is $1,012 a month.
What is the weather like in Smiths Station?
July highs average 91.2°F and January lows 34.5°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 53.2 inches of precipitation a year and 0.0 inches of snow.
Does Smiths Station get tornadoes?
41 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Smiths Station since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF4 on March 3, 2019. The typical Alabama town has had 30.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)