Photo: MVASCO · CC BY-SA 3.0Where Smithfield residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Smithfield, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 04978. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Smithfield
Smithfield is an older town
30% of residents are 65 or older, vs 22% across Maine. Conditions like heart disease and arthritis become more common with age, so keep that in mind when comparing Smithfield with the state. Conditions ↓
Smithfield keeps up with checkups
It beats Maine on three of five routine checkups and screenings, including yearly checkups (83.9% vs 81.2%) and dentist visits (67.7% vs 63.8%). Checkups ↓
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 Maine figure falls outside Smithfield’s likely range; Smithfield’s figures come from ZIP code 04978, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Smithfield adults…
Smithfield runs above ME on 2 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Smithfield is an older town: 30% of residents are 65 or older, vs 22% across Maine. Arthritis rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Smithfield as about how healthy they are.
Keeping up with care
Share of Smithfield adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Maine.
Care in and near Smithfield
No hospital or community health center in Smithfield 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 Smithfield; ≈ 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).
Everyday habits, side by side with Maine
Share of adults, with the Maine figure marked.
23 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
How Smithfield adults are doing
About the same as Maine on each measure.
1 in 3 Smithfield 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.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
14.5% of Smithfield adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.3% across Maine.
Smithfield and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Nearby towns are shaded from CDC’s estimates for their ZIP codes, or CDC’s own figure for cities and villages.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rome · Oakland | B− | 32.4% | 11.5% | 15.3% | ZIP 04963 |
| Mercer | — | — | — | — | |
| Norridgewock | D | 39.1% | 14.9% | 22% | ZIP 04957 |
| Fairfield | C− | 37.4% | 12.7% | 20.2% | ZIP codes |
| Belgrade | A− | 29.9% | 10.5% | 11.7% | ZIP 04917 |
Mercer: fewer than 1,000 residents. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Smithfield adults live with a disability (Maine 32.1%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Smithfield
Why doesn’t Smithfield have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Smithfield.
What hospital is closest to Smithfield?
Redington Fairview General Hospital in Skowhegan, 9.2 miles in a straight line from Smithfield’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Smithfield.
Health estimates: CDC PLACES: Local Data for Better Health, 2025 release. The Maine 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.