Smithton Illinois Map

About Smithton, Illinois

Smithton is a locality in St. Clair County, Illinois, United States. It has a population of approximately 3,680. The population density is 300.7 people per km². Smithton is located at 38.4087°N, 89.9921°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 62220.

Smithton rests in the gentle, rolling terrain of Illinois farmland, a landscape defined by broad fields of corn and soybeans that stretch towards a wide, often cloud-strewn sky. It lies 7.7 miles south of Belleville, IL (from Belleville, IL: bearing 183°T), and is situated 8.7 miles south of Swansea. The air here carries the scent of turned earth after a spring rain, or the dry, sun-baked aroma of late summer harvests, a constant reminder of the land's yielding nature. Houses, mostly modest and well-kept, line quiet streets, their porches catching the late afternoon sun, where neighbors might pause in conversation, a slow, steady cadence to the day. The land itself, a rich, dark loam, speaks of a long agricultural heritage, its contours smoothed by generations of plows and the persistent, unhurried work of farmers. The history of Smithton is deeply rooted in the fertile soil that surrounds it, a testament to the pioneers who saw the promise in this part of St. Clair County. While the early days were marked by the hardscrabble efforts of agriculture, the area has seen its economy diversify, with local businesses supporting the needs of the farming community and its growing population. Life in Smithton moves at a pace dictated by the seasons and the needs of the land, a rhythm that has instilled a quiet resilience in its people. The community’s character is one of understated strength, a reflection of the enduring power of the natural world that shapes its days and its outlook.

About This Smithton Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Smithton, Illinois — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 38.408662, -89.99205. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Smithton and St. Clair County.

Detailed location data for Smithton includes the ZIP code (62285), telephone area code (217), county seat of St. Clair County (Belleville), and school district assignment (Freeburg Community High School District 77). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Smithton is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.