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
Cancer, COPD and heart disease run high in Smithville
1 in 10 adults have had cancer (9.6%), vs 7.5% across New Jersey. 1 in 16 adults have COPD (6.2%), vs 5.1% across New Jersey. Heart disease is also above the state: 6.8%, vs 5.6% across New Jersey. In all, Smithville runs above New Jersey on five of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 29% of residents are 65 or older (New Jersey 17%), and cancer, COPD and heart disease are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Smithville, and more people treating it
36.7% of adults have high blood pressure (New Jersey 32.8%), but 81.2% of them take medicine for it, vs 77.2% statewide. 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 New Jersey figure falls outside Smithville’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Smithville adults…
Smithville runs above NJ on 6 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Smithville is an older town: 29% of residents are 65 or older, vs 17% across New Jersey. Heart disease, COPD and arthritis rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Smithville as about how healthy they are.
Keeping up with care
Share of Smithville adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks New Jersey.
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).
Everyday habits, side by side with New Jersey
Share of adults, with the New Jersey figure marked.
6.5 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
How Smithville adults are doing
About the same as New Jersey on each measure.
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.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
9.3% of Smithville adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 8.4% across New Jersey.
Smithville 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oceanville | — | — | — | — | |
| Port Republic | A | 27.5% | 10.2% | 10.7% | CDC place |
| Galloway Township | B+ | 29.2% | 11.4% | 12.3% | ZIP codes |
| Leeds Point | — | — | — | — |
Oceanville and Leeds Point: 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 Smithville adults live with a disability (New Jersey 24.8%). Walking or climbing stairs 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?
Atlanticare Regional Medical Center - City Campus in Atlantic City, 9.8 miles in a straight line from Smithville’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Smithville?
17 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Atlanticare Health Services-FQHC Galloway in Galloway, 3.5 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Smithville.
Health estimates: CDC PLACES: Local Data for Better Health, 2025 release. The New Jersey 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.