Smithfield, Pennsylvania

About Smithfield

Smithfield, PA is a tiny community located in southwestern Pennsylvania, home to 798 residents as of the latest Census estimates.

Officially, Smithfield is a borough — a form of municipal government most common in the Northeast. The community covers 0.72 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 1,108 residents per square mile.

📰 Smithfield News Today

• Obituary for Theresa Carolyn (Lechner) Coughenour Dean C. Whitmarsh Funeral Home · Jul 22
• Calfrac closing Fayette County office, cutting 75 jobs - Pittsburgh Business Times The Business Journals · May 26
• Kenneth E. Rusin Obituary (2026) - East Smithfield, PA - Thomas Cremation & Funeral Service - Sayre Legacy obituary · Aug 11
• Farmers, local officials fight against MARL transmission line in Pa., W.Va. Farm and Dairy · Apr 14
• Fayette County residents voice concerns over transmission line proposal WTAE · Feb 27

Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.

What Makes Smithfield Unique

• One of 8 places in the US named Smithfield — but the Pennsylvania one has a character all its own.
• Positioned in southwestern Pennsylvania, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
• Part of the fabric of Pennsylvania — one of 2,002 recognized communities statewide.

Why People Love It Here

• Small-town pace of life: less traffic, more community, and neighbors who wave.
• Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
• Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 7 miles.

🍽️ Where to Eat in Smithfield

• Jamie Lynn's Cafe

Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🏫 Schools in Smithfield

• Smithfield El Sch

Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.

⚡ Quick Facts

🗺️ Map of Smithfield

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