Outdoor adventures and easy commutes in northern Utah
Located in Utah’s Cache Valley, Smithfield is a small city that blends the natural beauty and recreation of the American West with convenience to nearby cities. “It’s on the north side of the Cache Valley, not too far from the Idaho border. There are good canyons close by. Cherry Peak Ski Resort is in Richmond, about 15 to 20 minutes away. It gives you a rural feel without being too rural,” says Johnnie Rosser, a Realtor with Equity Real Estate who has sold several homes in Smithfield. “It’s a 15-minute drive to Logan. Most people that live in Smithfield work in the Logan area.” The city of 14,726 is at the base of the Bear River Range, a mountain range flush with trails and wilderness areas. U.S. Route 91 passes through the center of town, offering a route for commuters north into Idaho or south into Logan.
Smithfield is less than 10 miles from Utah State University, one of the area's largest employers. The university, along with Cache County School District and Intermountain Health Care, employs thousands of people in the region.
Homes in Smithfield are set on large lots.
Homes in Smithfield line quiet, family friendly streets.
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Enjoying Utah's outdoors from the wilderness to city parks
Smithfield is just minutes from the Mt. Naomi Wilderness in the Bear River Range. This section of the National Forest has over 44,000 acres to explore, including 12 trails totaling over 73 miles. Other activities include horseback riding and camping. Cherry Peak Resort is a ski area near Richmond, about 10 miles from Smithfield. This resort has 400 acres of skiable area and slopes for all experience levels. Golfers can tee off at Birch Creek Golf Course, a public par-72 course with scenic views of the mountains. The city also has four community parks, ranging from small grassy areas with picnic tables and playgrounds to large sports complexes. Forrester Acres Park has a baseball field home to the Smithfield Blue Sox.
Smithfield has a reputation as a health-focused city and celebrates each May with Smithfield Health Days. This week-long festival includes fun runs, pickleball tournaments, bike races and golf tournaments. It concludes each year with a full day of activity, including a parade and fireworks.
A colorful playground has mountain views at Sugar Park.
Heritage Park began to be developed in 1925.
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Century-old homes and modern houses in Smithfield
Houses in Smithfield range from early 1900s bungalows to midcentury ranch-style homes and 21st-century new traditional houses. The city has a grid layout with wide suburban streets. Houses are built far enough apart to have spacious yards, but there are still several homes on each block. There is lots of new construction in the southeastern and northwestern parts of the city, with subdivisions with townhouses like the Village at Fox Meadows and Golden Forest being built. The median home price in Smithfield is around $469,000, above the national median of around $400,000. The city has lots of inventory on the market, and houses typically sell in 69 days, slower than the national average of 45 days.
New craftsman style homes line quiet streets in Smithfield.
Spacious, new townhomes have beautiful views in Smithfield.
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Highly rated Cache County Schools
Smithfield is part of the Cache County School District, which gets an A rating from Niche. The district serves approximately 20,000 students, and Niche ranks it the fifth-best in the state. It boasts a 95% graduation rate, with higher composite ACT scores and higher proficiency ratings across most subjects than the statewide average. The district also provides a dual language immersion program in languages like Chinese, French, Portuguese and Spanish.
Birch Creek Elementary School is home of the Bulldogs.
Sky View High School is home of the Bobcats.
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A long history of Latter-Day Saints
Smithfield’s first settlers were members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. They had been living in Salt Lake City and were sent by Brigham Young to establish a settlement in the Cache Valley. The city takes its name from the first bishop, John Glover Smith. The church still has a strong presence in the city today, with several wards, or local congregations, throughout town. The Smithfield Tabernacle was built from 1881 to 1902 and dedicated in 1906. Today, it serves as a recreation center for the city. The church is currently building a temple in Smithfield.
Smithfield residents are happy to have their own LDS temple.
Smithfield’s LDS tabernacle was designed in a Victorian Gothic style.
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Heading to Logan for shopping and dining
There are a few restaurants in Smithfield, mostly along Main Street. These include a mix of casual, locally owned eateries and fast-food chains. Limited shopping exists in the city, such as Lee’s Marketplace grocery store. More shopping and dining is available in Logan, which has a broader mix of restaurant options, ranging from coffee shops to French bistros and American pubs. Logan also has multiple shopping centers and supermarkets, like Walmart, Costco, Sam’s Club and WinCo Foods.
Grab a bite at Pizza Stop in Smithfield.
Smithfield locals find a variety of goods at Smithfield Implement Co.
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Commuting around the Cache Valley
U.S. Route 91 is the main road to nearby cities, offering a 7-mile drive to Logan or an 11-mile drive north to the Idaho state line. Connect Transit is a bus system with several routes through the Cache Valley. Route 15 connects Smithfield to Logan and Richmond, while Route 16 goes north into Idaho. Both routes have stops on Main Street. Intermountain Health Logan Regional Hospital is about 7 miles from Smithfield. Highway 91 continues south of Logan, connecting to Interstate 15 and offering a 90-mile drive to Salt Lake City.
Crime and environmental risks of Smithfield
According to FBI data, crime in Smithfield has risen slightly in recent years but is still significantly lower than the national and statewide averages. Living in Smithfield has environmental risks, like wildfires fueled by the dry landscape. The city addresses these risks and others in its general plan, with policies to mitigate the hazards.
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