Where Smithville residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Smithville, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Smithville. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Smithville
Depression is more common in Smithville
3 in 10 adults have been diagnosed with depression (29.1%), vs 24.6% across Arkansas. Frequent mental distress is above the state too: 21.7%, vs 18.5% across Arkansas. Mind & connection ↓
Smoking is more common in Smithville
1 in 5 adults smoke cigarettes (21.2%), vs 15.8% across Arkansas. Habits ↓
Written from the CDC, Medicare and HRSA data on this page. CDC PLACES 2025 release: modeled estimates for adults, not counts; “higher” and “lower” mean the Arkansas figure falls outside Smithville’s likely range.
How Smithville adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Smithville runs above Arkansas.
1 in 3 Smithville adults feel lonely. A hello is a start.
Groups are the easiest way in: a walking group, a book club, your street.
If you or someone you know is struggling, call or text 988, the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. It’s free, confidential and open 24/7.
Everyday habits, side by side with Arkansas
Share of adults, with the Arkansas figure marked.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
Out of every 100 Smithville adults…
Smithville runs above AR on 2 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Smithville
No hospital or community health center in Smithville itself. These are the nearest.
Hospitals: Medicare overall star ratings, 1–5. Community health centers charge on a sliding scale by income. Distances are straight-line from the center of Smithville; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas (a “population” designation covers specific residents, such as those with low incomes).
Keeping up with care
Share of Smithville adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Arkansas.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
12.5% of Smithville adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.6% across Arkansas.
Smithville and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
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Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Smithville adults live with a disability (Arkansas 38.2%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Smithville
Why doesn’t Smithville have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Smithville.
What hospital is closest to Smithville?
Lawrence Memorial Hospital in Walnut Ridge, 18.7 miles in a straight line from Smithville’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. It has no Medicare star rating.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Smithville.
Health estimates: CDC PLACES: Local Data for Better Health, 2025 release. The Arkansas figure combines its counties, weighted by adult population. Hospitals and star ratings: Medicare Care Compare (CMS). Health centers and shortage areas: HRSA. Ages: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey. Town boundaries: U.S. Census Bureau. This page isn’t medical advice. In an emergency, call 911.