Smith
6.1
High score (8-10)
Smith County in East Texas has 232,000 people. Tyler is the county seat — the largest city in East Texas and the Rose Capital of America. The county has UT Tyler (10,000 students), Tyler Junior College, and Texas College (HBCU). Three hospitals and the medical sector are the main professional employers. A foreign man with professional medical or educational credentials finds a specific entry point into Tyler's professional class that is more accessible than the old Tyler establishment.
Mid score (6-8) · Your profile
Tyler has more social infrastructure than most East Texas cities — real restaurants, a performing arts scene, and the Caldwell Zoo. The social culture is still East Texas Baptist and conservative, but the city's size means actual social variety exists. The medical sector brings in professionals from across the country.
Lower score (below 6)
East Texas cultural insularity runs deep even in Tyler's size. The old Tyler establishment is famously closed to outsiders. The Baptist social structure dominates. A foreign man without professional credentials or university connection finds Tyler's social scene less accessible than the city's size would suggest.
Frequently Asked Questions
What's the median income in Smith, Texas?
$89k median
What's the typical marriage age for women in Smith, Texas?
Women marry at 30
How common is a college degree in Smith, Texas?
38% men have degree
What's the average male height in Smith, Texas?
178 cm local avg
What's the average BMI for women in Smith, Texas?
Local women avg 29.9