Photo: Nyttend · Public domainOn CDC estimates, Smithfield Township is healthier than 13% of U.S. towns
Smithfield Township differs from Ohio on 14 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 1 better, 13 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 43917, 43901, 43943, 43907. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Smithfield Township
COPD, heart disease and cancer run high in Smithfield Township
1 in 9 adults have COPD (10.7%), vs 8% across Ohio. 1 in 11 adults have heart disease (9.2%), vs 7.1% across Ohio. Cancer is also above the state: 10.7%, vs 8.7% across Ohio. In all, Smithfield Township runs above Ohio on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More Smithfield Township adults get no exercise
1 in 3 adults get no exercise outside work (31.8%), vs 26.9% across Ohio. Habits ↓
More high blood pressure in Smithfield Township, and more people treating it
43.4% of adults have high blood pressure (Ohio 37.2%), but 82% of them take medicine for it, vs 79.2% 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 Ohio figure falls outside Smithfield Township’s likely range; Smithfield Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 43917, 43901, 43943, 43907, which may reach past town lines; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to C+.
What’s behind Smithfield Township’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Smithfield Township is healthier than 13% of U.S. towns, #800 of 993 in Ohio. Mental distress holds the grade up (fewer adults with frequent mental distress than 28% of U.S. towns); obesity pulls it down (better than 10%).
Health estimates follow income closely across the country: towns with higher household incomes usually score higher (a correlation of 0.77 across 21,157 graded towns). Smithfield Township’s median household income is $57,718; among the 8,226 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($43K–$72K), it’s healthier than 20%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Where Smithfield Township compares well: taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure), 82% (U.S. 76.5%).
Out of every 100 Smithfield Township adults…
Smithfield Township runs above OH on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Everyday habits, side by side with Ohio
Share of adults, with the Ohio figure marked.
2.2 miles of trails across 0 parks and preserves
Keeping up with care
Share of Smithfield Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Ohio.
Care in and near Smithfield Township
No hospital or community health center in Smithfield Township 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 Township; ≈ 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).
How Smithfield Township adults are doing
About the same as Ohio on each measure.
1 in 3 Smithfield Township 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.
12% of Smithfield Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.7% across Ohio.
Smithfield Township and the towns around it
Smithfield Township’s Health Grade ranks 2nd of 6 graded towns around it.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Smithfield Township | D | 42.3% | 15.6% | 18.5% | ZIP codes |
| Mount Pleasant Township | D | 42.6% | 15.7% | 18.8% | ZIP codes |
| Wayne Township | C− | 42% | 15.6% | 17.7% | ZIP codes |
| Warren Township | D− | 44.6% | 16.9% | 21.1% | ZIP codes |
| Wells Township | D− | 44.7% | 16.8% | 21.1% | ZIP codes |
| Short Creek Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Dillonvale | — | — | — | — | |
| Green Township | D | 42% | 16.4% | 19.3% | ZIP codes |
Short Creek Township: not graded. Dillonvale: 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 Township adults live with a disability (Ohio 29.5%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Smithfield Township
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Smithfield Township is better than Ohio on 1 and worse on 13; on the rest, the Ohio figure falls inside Smithfield Township’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Smithfield Township | OH | U.S. | vs OH |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 22.4%20–25 | 19.4% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 16.7%15–18.5 | 13.9% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 18.3%16.5–20.1 | 17.5% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 42.3%37.2–47.6 | 37.1% | 32.9% | Worse |
| Diabetes | 15.6%14–17.4 | 13.2% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 43.4%40.1–46.7 | 37.2% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 40.5%37.1–43.8 | 36.7% | 37.1% | Worse |
| Arthritis | 36.6%33.9–39.5 | 29.8% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 11.6%10.5–12.9 | 11.1% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 10.7%9.9–11.7 | 8.7% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 9.2%8.4–10.1 | 7.1% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 10.7%9.6–11.8 | 8% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 4.5%4.1–4.8 | 3.7% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 15.5%13.1–18.1 | 15.3% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 18.5%16.2–21 | 15.4% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 31.8%27.9–35.8 | 26.9% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 14.6%12.4–16.8 | 16.6% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 41.5%37.2–46 | 37.9% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 7.7%6.5–9.1 | 8% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 80.8%78.1–83.2 | 79.9% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 62%59.1–64.9 | 62.9% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 87.1%85.5–88.5 | 86.1% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 82%79.9–84 | 79.2% | 76.5% | Better |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 65.9%62.2–69.5 | 65.2% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 72.8%67.1–78 | 76% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 27.4%24.5–30.5 | 25.4% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 34.9%30.9–39.7 | 35% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 20.9%18.2–24.1 | 21.3% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 13.6%11.6–16.1 | 14.1% | 15% | About the same |
| Worried about keeping housing | 10.3%8.9–12 | 11.3% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 7.8%6.8–8.9 | 8.3% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 7.4%6.5–8.4 | 7.7% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 12%10.2–14.2 | 11.7% | 11.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 34.5%31–38.1 | 29.5% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 17.5%15.5–19.4 | 13.9% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 15%13.5–16.7 | 13.9% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 8.7%7.8–9.5 | 6.8% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 5.4%4.9–5.9 | 4.8% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 9.3%8.3–10.3 | 8.1% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 4.4%4–4.9 | 3.8% | 3.8% | Higher |
Each figure is the share of adults 18+ unless the label says otherwise; small numbers after it are CDC’s likely range (95% interval). “About the same” means the Ohio figure falls inside that range.
Questions about health in Smithfield Township
Is Smithfield Township a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Smithfield Township is healthier than 13% of U.S. towns: D for health, #800 of 993 in Ohio. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 20%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Smithfield Township?
CDC estimates 42.3% of adults have obesity, likely between 37.2% and 47.6%, against 37.1% across Ohio and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Smithfield Township?
Harrison Community Hospital in Cadiz, 8.3 miles in a straight line from Smithfield Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; it has no Medicare star rating.
How many people in Smithfield Township have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 7.7% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 6.5–9.1%), against 8% across Ohio.
How accurate are these numbers?
They’re modeled estimates: CDC applies national survey answers to each area’s age, sex, race and education mix, so they describe who lives in Smithfield Township more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to C+.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Smithfield Township.
Health estimates: CDC PLACES: Local Data for Better Health, 2025 release. The Ohio figure combines its counties, weighted by adult population. Hospitals and star ratings: Medicare Care Compare (CMS). Health centers and shortage areas: HRSA. The Health Grade is our own summary of CDC’s estimates, not an official rating. 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.