Smithfield

Pennsylvania

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General Info
Population	859
Center Elevation	1,089 ft(332 m)
Housing & Wealth
Median Home	$162,039
Median Rent	N/A
Median Income	$71,809
Climate & Risks
Days with 5+ Hours of Sun	274 days/yr
Avg. High	63°F
Avg. Low	45°F
Comfort Score	57/100Mixed
Temp Swing	45°F
Annual Precipitation	49"(124 cm)
Annual Snowfall	18"(46 cm)
Air Quality	AQI 46 (Avg)33 days > 100
Infrastructure & Lifestyle
Walkability	30
Safety Score	0 (Crime Index)
School Rating	7.9/10
Internet Access	Fiber: 3%Cable: 66%
Demographics
Median Age	38.8 years
College Educated	44%
Remote Workers	10%
Nature Access
Local Nature & Reserves	Finding...
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