A numerical overview of Smithville Building Permits 1981:41 1990:44 1991:50 1992:55 1993:69 1994: 119 1995: 152 1996: 167 1997: 201 1998: 156 Population Increase 110 125 137 173 298 300 330 Estimated Population 2,635 2,760 2,897 3,070 3,368 3,668 3,998 5,000-5,400 Population • 45% increase from 1991-1996 • Greatest growth 1995-1996 • Special census taken October, 1996: 3,998 • All indications are that populuation growth will continue. School Enrollment 1988:741 1990:971 1994: 1182 1996: 1389 1998: 1518 Property Assessed Value Percentage of Market Value Residential: 19% Agricultural: 12% Commercial: 32% Personal Property: 33-1/3% (from Clay County Assessor's office) Sales Tax 1989: $267,554 1993: $332,973 1998: $533,703 Water Usage Hookups 1989: 1,026 1994: estimated 1,256 1998: estimated 1,900 Traffic Count (south of 92 & 169 Highways, both directions, not counting weekends and holidays, which are heavier): 1989:9,598 1993: 13,290 Year 2000: 18,000-19,000 cars estimated during the week. Estimated 2-1/2 persons per car. School District Levy Rates 1996: 3.76 1997: 4.61