Why visit Smithville
Townapedia lists 3 museums and landmarks, 30 parks and trails, 19 places to eat and 13 places to stay in and around town.
Highlights include Aker Cemetery, Downtown Smithville Historic District, Courtyard Park and Emerald Ridge Park.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 86°F; January lows average 16°F.
Weather in Smithville
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Smithville
Smithville is a city along the Little Platte River in Clay and Platte counties in Missouri, United States, that is part of the Kansas City metropolitan area. The population was 10,406 at the 2020 United States census. Smithville is also known for the Smithville Lake.
From the Wikipedia article Smithville, Missouri (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Museums and landmarks3
Aker Cemetery
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.7 mi
United States historic place
Downtown Smithville Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.8 mi
Building in Missouri, United States
Parks, trails and playgrounds30
Paradise Pointe
Golf course · 2.1 mi
Golf Course Road, Smithville
Mo-Su 08:00-17:00
18 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes19
Chops BBQ and Catering
Restaurant · Regional, Barbecue · 0.8 mi
109 East Main Street, Smithville
Tu-Su 11:00-21:00
Scooter's Coffee
Cafe · Coffee Shop · 1.5 mi
15700 US 169, Smithville
Mo-Su 05:30-21:00
7 more on the map.
Where to stay13
1 more on the map.
History
Smithville is named after Humphrey "Yankee" Smith (1774 – May 5, 1857) after he settled at the site in 1822. The town was originally known as "Smith's Mill" but ultimately became "Smithville" as it was easier to pronounce. Another reputed history behind the name is that it was going to be named Smith's Mill, but there was already another current settlement in Missouri with the same name so it was altered slightly to differentiate it.
Silver Screen stars Wallace Beery and Noah Beery, Sr. were born and raised near Smithville.
The Aker Cemetery and Downtown Smithville Historic District are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
From the History section of Smithville, Missouri on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Churches and places of worship6
Grace Community Church
Church · Protestant · 0.7 mi
1520 State Highway DD, Smithville
Shopping3
Gas and EV charging5
Schools, colleges and libraries9
Healthcare2
Map of Smithville
90 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 36°F | 16°F | 1.1 in |
| Feb | 42°F | 21°F | 1.4 in |
| Mar | 53°F | 31°F | 2.3 in |
| Apr | 64°F | 41°F | 3.9 in |
| May | 73°F | 53°F | 5.4 in |
| Jun | 82°F | 63°F | 5.3 in |
| Jul | 86°F | 68°F | 4.9 in |
| Aug | 85°F | 66°F | 4.4 in |
| Sep | 78°F | 56°F | 4.3 in |
| Oct | 66°F | 44°F | 3.5 in |
| Nov | 53°F | 31°F | 2.1 in |
| Dec | 42°F | 22°F | 1.6 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Smithville Lake (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
Clay County has had 13 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.
- 2020-03-26: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2019-07-09: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2015-08-07: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2011-06-30: Flooding (Flood)
- 2011-02-03: Severe Winter Storm (Severe Storm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Kansas City International Airport (MCI) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 10 miles away.
- Kearney 12 mi east, about 19 min by car
- Gladstone 13 mi south, about 20 min by car
- Liberty 13 mi southeast, about 22 min by car
- Excelsior Springs 18 mi east, about 29 min by car
- Kansas City 19 mi south, about 30 min by car
- Leavenworth 20 mi west, about 32 min by car
- Lansing 20 mi southwest, about 33 min by car
- Kansas City 21 mi southwest, about 34 min by car
- Independence 24 mi southeast, about 39 min by car
- St. Joseph 28 mi northwest, about 46 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
- OwensBranchSmithvilleMo, SamuelNelsonGISP, CC0
- LittlePlatteRiverSmithvilleMo, SamuelNelsonGISP, CC0
- Downtown Smithville Historic District2 NRHP 14000159 Clay County, MO, Jon Roanhaus, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Downtown Smithville Historic District NRHP 14000159 Clay County, MO, Jon Roanhaus, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Downtown Smithville Historic District3 NRHP 14000159 Clay County, MO, Jon Roanhaus, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Aurora borealis Smithville Lake 11-11-2025 02, Smuckola, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Aurora borealis Smithville Lake 11-11-2025 03, Smuckola, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Aurora borealis Smithville Lake 11-11-2025 01, Smuckola, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Aurora borealis Smithville Lake 11-11-2025 04, Smuckola, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Queen Anne’s Lace - Flickr - LauraGilchrist4, Laura Gilchrist from Kansas City, United States, CC BY 2.0
- ISS014-E-8172 - View of Kansas, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS043-E-293795 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS043-E-293794 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS043-E-293796 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- Aker Cemetery, Clay County, MO DSC 3848 DxO, Bob Simrak, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Aker Cemetery, Clay County, MO DSC 3859 DxO, Bob Simrak, CC BY-SA 3.0
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