Smithfield, North Carolina
Smithfield is a town of 12,116 people in Johnston County, North Carolina, founded in May 9, 1777.
Why visit Smithfield
Townapedia lists 20 museums and landmarks, 5 parks and trails, 93 places to eat, 16 places to stay and 3 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Smithfield Cinemas, Howell Theatre, Brooklyn Historic District and Downtown Selma Historic District.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 92°F; January lows average 31°F.
Weather in Smithfield
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Smithfield
Smithfield is a town in and the county seat of Johnston County, North Carolina, United States. As of the 2020 census, its population was 11,292. The town is located near North Carolina's Research Triangle and is about 30 miles (48 km) southeast of downtown Raleigh. The Raleigh-Durham-Cary combined statistical area has a population over 2 million residents.
From the Wikipedia article Smithfield, North Carolina (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do3
Museums and landmarks20
Brooklyn Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.2 mi
Historic district in North Carolina, United States
Downtown Selma Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.9 mi
Historic district in Selma, North Carolina
Downtown Smithfield Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.0 mi
Smithfield, North Carolina, listed on the NRHP in Johnston County, North Carolina
Everitt P. Stevens House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.0 mi
Historic plantation house located at Selma, Johnston County, North Carolina
Hood Brothers Building
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.9 mi
Historic building in North Carolina, US
Hood-Strickland House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.3 mi
Historic house in North Carolina, United States
Johnston County Courthouse
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.9 mi
County courthouse in Smithfield, United States of America
Noah Edward Edgerton House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.2 mi
Historic house in North Carolina, United States
North Smithfield Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.8 mi
Historic district in North Carolina, United States
Nowell-Mayerburg-Oliver House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.8 mi
Historic house in North Carolina, United States
Richard B. Harrison School
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.5 mi
School building in Selma, North Carolina
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Selma–Smithfield
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.1 mi
Train station in Selma, North Carolina
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Parks, trails and playgrounds5
Restaurants and cafes93
Burney's Sweets & More of Smithfield
Bakery · 2.1 mi
517 Outlet Center Drive, Smithfield
Mo-Fr 07:00-20:00; Sa 08:00-18:30
Texas Steakhouse & Saloon
Restaurant · Steak House, Burger · 2.0 mi
235 Outlet Center Drive, Smithfield
Cracker Barrel
Diner · American · 2.4 mi
1109 Outlet Center Drive, Smithfield
Su-Th 07:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 07:00-22:00
Low and Slow Smokehouse
Diner · American · 2.7 mi
3149B Swift Creek Road, Smithfield
Mo-We 07:00-20:00; Th-Sa 07:00-23:00; Su 07:00-20:00
The Gilded Pear Brew House
Restaurant · Cafe · 0.9 mi
234 East Market Street, Smithfield
Tu-Fr 08:00-15:00; Sa 08:00-14:00
815 Gourmet Grill
Restaurant · 1.4 mi
721 North Brightleaf Boulevard, Smithfield
Tu-We 11:00-19:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-21:00; Su 12:00-17:00
Celtic Creamery JOCO
Ice cream · 0.7 mi
257 NC Highway 210, Smithfield
Mo-Th 12:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 12:00-22:00; Su 12:00-20:00
81 more on the map.
History
Smithfield, Johnston County's first town and second county seat after Hinton's Quarter, was chartered by the North Carolina General Assembly on April 23, 1777.
From the History section of Smithfield, North Carolina on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay16
Country Inn & Suites, Smithfield-Selma, NC
Motel and hotel · 2.1 mi
250 North Equity Drive, Smithfield
La Quinta Inn & Suites Selma/Smithfield I-95
Motel and hotel · 3.2 mi
1696 Outlet Center Drive, Selma
Spark by Hilton Smithfield
Motel and hotel · 2.0 mi
145 South Equity Drive, Smithfield
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Smithfield - Selma I-95
Motel and hotel · 2.0 mi
190 South Equity Drive, Smithfield
Churches and places of worship29
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Church · Mormon · 1.7 mi
303 Canterbury Road, Smithfield
Freedom Baptist Church
Church · 1.2 mi
313 North Brightleaf Boulevard, Smithfield
Greater Vision Worship Center Church of God of Prophecy
Church · 3.0 mi
3245 US 70 East, Wilson's Mills
Resurrection Hill Christian Center Inc
Church · 0.8 mi
42 Green Hill Road, Smithfield
Smithfield Advent Christian Church
Place of worship · 3.2 mi
2777 NC-210, Smithfield
Smithfield First Pentecostal
Place of worship · 0.6 mi
1000 Wilson's Mills Road, Smithfield
Shopping24
Direct Tools Factory Outlet
Hardware store · 2.3 mi
1025 Outlet Center Drive, Smithfield
Gas and EV charging16
Kangaroo Express
Gas station · 2.0 mi
1137 North Brightleaf Boulevard, Smithfield
Schools, colleges and libraries23
Johnston County Schools Career Technical
School · 1.9 mi
245 College Road, Smithfield
Healthcare15
A to Z Speech Therapy
Clinic and pharmacy · 2.0 mi
1660 East Booker Dairy Road, Smithfield
Carroll Pharmacy
Clinic and pharmacy · 1.7 mi
840 South Brightleaf Boulevard, Smithfield
Coates Hearing Clinic, P.A.
Clinic and pharmacy · 2.0 mi
1652 East Booker Dairy Road, Smithfield
Hometown Direct Primary Care
Clinic and pharmacy · 1.2 mi
332 North Brightleaf Blvd, Smithfield
Horizon Family Medicine
Clinic and pharmacy · 1.7 mi
410 Canterbury Road, Smithfield
Jordan & Associates Gastroenterology. P.A.
Clinic and pharmacy · 1.0 mi
415 North 7th Street, Smithfield
Quality Therapy Services Inc
Clinic and pharmacy · 2.0 mi
138 Magnolia Drive, Smithfield
Map of Smithfield
244 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 54°F | 31°F | 3.5 in | 0.1 in |
| Feb | 57°F | 33°F | 3.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Mar | 64°F | 39°F | 4.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Apr | 74°F | 48°F | 3.7 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 81°F | 57°F | 4.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 88°F | 66°F | 4.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 92°F | 71°F | 5.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 89°F | 69°F | 5.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 84°F | 63°F | 5.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 74°F | 50°F | 3.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 64°F | 39°F | 3.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Dec | 57°F | 34°F | 3.2 in | 0.7 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Smithfield Hcn (1 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Johnston County has had 20 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.
- 2026-01-24: Severe Winter Storm (Winter Storm)
- 2024-09-26: Hurricane Helene (Tropical Storm)
- 2024-08-06: Tropical Storm Debby (Tropical Storm)
- 2022-10-01: Hurricane Ian (Hurricane)
- 2020-08-02: Hurricane Isaias (Hurricane)
- 2020-03-25: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Bagwell Airport (NC99) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 18 miles away.
- Clayton 11 mi northwest, about 17 min by car
- Garner 19 mi northwest, about 30 min by car
- Knightdale 20 mi northwest, about 32 min by car
- Goldsboro 24 mi southeast, about 38 min by car
- Fuquay-Varina 24 mi west, about 39 min by car
- Raleigh 27 mi northwest, about 43 min by car
- Rolesville 28 mi north, about 45 min by car
- Holly Springs 29 mi west, about 47 min by car
- Cary 32 mi northwest, about 51 min by car
- Apex 33 mi northwest, about 53 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Smithfield NC 3rd x Market SW corner 1, Ammodramus, CC0
- Kmart Smithfield, NC (7849106678), Mike Kalasnik from Fort Mill, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Kmart Smithfield, NC (7849113750), Mike Kalasnik from Fort Mill, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Kmart Smithfield, NC (7849105558), Mike Kalasnik from Fort Mill, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Kmart Smithfield, NC (7849110830), Mike Kalasnik from Fort Mill, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Kmart Smithfield, NC (7849111798), Mike Kalasnik from Fort Mill, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Kmart Smithfield, NC (7849112692), Mike Kalasnik from Fort Mill, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Kmart Smithfield, NC (7849109836), Mike Kalasnik from Fort Mill, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Kmart Smithfield, NC (7849108800), Mike Kalasnik from Fort Mill, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Kmart Smithfield, NC (7849114830), Mike Kalasnik from Fort Mill, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Kmart Smithfield, NC (7849107858), Mike Kalasnik from Fort Mill, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Kmart Smithfield, NC (7849104468), Mike Kalasnik from Fort Mill, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Smithfield post office 27577, Nyttend, Public domain
- St Mark's AME Church, Smithfield, Nyttend, Public domain
- Fourth north of Woodall, Brooklyn, Smithfield, Nyttend, Public domain
- William E. Smith House, Nyttend, Public domain
- Selma-Smithfield CSX Freight-2-, DanTD ( talk ), CC BY-SA 3.0
- Watson-Sanders House, LikeGrantTookRichmond, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Nowell-Mayerburg-Oliver House, Nyttend, Public domain
- Brooklyn Historic District, LikeGrantTookRichmond, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Hood-Strickland house (Smithfield NC) from SSW 1, Ammodramus, CC0
- Powerhouse of Prayer Church, Nyttend, Public domain
- Smithfield, North Carolina former post office from SW 2, Ammodramus, CC0
- Johnston County, NC courthouse from NE 1, Ammodramus, CC0
- Massey south of Richardson, Selma, Nyttend, Public domain
- Smithfield, North Carolina former Masonic lodge 1, Ammodramus, CC0
- Hood Bros. bldg Smithfield NC from NNE 1, Ammodramus, CC0
- Ava Gardner Museum, LikeGrantTookRichmond, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Hwy 70, Johnston County, Division 4 (24637412877), NCDOTcommunications, CC BY 2.0
- ISS065-E-213476 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS056-E-21322 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit, NASA Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS056-E-21323 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit, NASA Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS065-E-213475 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
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