Angell-Ballou House · Photo: Kenneth C. Zirkel · CC BY-SA 3.0On CDC estimates, Smithfield is healthier than 87% of U.S. towns
Smithfield beats Rhode Island on 13 of 32 measures CDC estimates, and trails on none.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 02917, 02828, 02814. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Smithfield
Fewer Smithfield adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below Rhode Island. 1 in 10 adults worry about having enough food, vs 1 in 7 adults statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Diabetes and stroke are less common in Smithfield
Smithfield runs below Rhode Island on diabetes (8.8% vs 11.1%), stroke (2.7% vs 3.2%) and obesity (26.9% vs 31.7%). Conditions ↓
Nearly everyone in Smithfield is insured
Only 5% of adults 18–64 have no health insurance, vs 8.2% across Rhode Island. 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 Rhode Island figure falls outside Smithfield’s likely range; Smithfield’s figures come from ZIP codes 02917, 02828, 02814, which may reach past town lines; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B+ to A+.
What’s behind Smithfield’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Smithfield is healthier than 87% of U.S. towns, #13 of 38 in Rhode Island. All seven estimates beat the typical U.S. town. The strongest is diabetes (fewer adults with diabetes than 92% of towns); the weakest is mental distress, still better than 55%.
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’s median household income is $102,077; among the 8,279 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($77K–$128K), it’s healthier than 86%, about where its income would put it.
Most Rhode Island towns score higher on these estimates than towns elsewhere, so within the state Smithfield is healthier than 68% of graded towns, against 87% nationally.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
7.9% of Smithfield adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 13.2% across Rhode Island.
Out of every 100 Smithfield adults…
Smithfield runs below RI on 5 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Smithfield adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Rhode Island.
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 Rhode Island
Share of adults, with the Rhode Island figure marked.
36 miles of trails across 12 parks and preserves
How Smithfield adults are doing
About the same as Rhode Island on each measure.
2 in 5 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.
Smithfield and the towns around it
Smithfield has the best Health Grade of the 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 | A | 26.9% | 8.8% | 9% | ZIP codes |
| Lincoln | A | 29.1% | 10% | 9.7% | ZIP codes |
| Johnston | B | 31.8% | 11.2% | 11.9% | ZIP 02919 |
| Glocester | A− | 30.8% | 10.3% | 10.8% | ZIP codes |
| North Smithfield | A− | 30.1% | 10.5% | 10.2% | ZIP codes |
| Greenville | — | — | — | — | |
| North Providence | B | 33% | 11.4% | 11.9% | ZIP codes |
| Harmony | — | — | — | — |
Greenville and Harmony: Census-designated places inside larger towns, graded as part of them. 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 (Rhode Island 27.9%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Smithfield
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Smithfield is better than Rhode Island on 13 and worse on 0; on the rest, the Rhode Island figure falls inside Smithfield’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Smithfield | RI | U.S. | vs RI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 13.5%11.7–15.6 | 17.3% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 11.7%10.3–13.2 | 13.2% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 16.8%14.9–18.7 | 16.7% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 26.9%22.9–31.6 | 31.7% | 32.9% | Better |
| Diabetes | 8.8%7.7–10 | 11.1% | 12% | Better |
| High blood pressure | 29.9%27.2–32.8 | 33.8% | 34.4% | Better |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 32.8%30–35.7 | 34.2% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 23.5%21.4–25.9 | 25.4% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 11.9%10.7–13.2 | 11.9% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 8.7%7.9–9.4 | 8.4% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 5.6%5–6.3 | 6.3% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 5.6%4.7–6.6 | 6.6% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 2.7%2.4–3.1 | 3.2% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 9.6%8–11.3 | 14.2% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 9%7.5–10.7 | 11.6% | 11.8% | Better |
| No exercise outside work | 21.8%18.5–25.5 | 25.4% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 17.3%15.1–19.6 | 16.8% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 34.1%29.9–38.5 | 35% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 5%4–6.2 | 8.2% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 83.5%80.9–85.8 | 84.1% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 74.5%71.6–77.2 | 71.2% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 88.6%86.8–90.3 | 89.1% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 77.7%75.4–79.8 | 77.4% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 76.4%73.2–79.4 | 73.2% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 85.1%80.9–88.6 | 82.3% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 23%20.2–26 | 23.2% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 37.5%34–41.2 | 35% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 22.6%19.8–25.6 | 22% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 10.5%8.8–12.4 | 15.1% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 9.2%7.8–10.6 | 13.1% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 5.3%4.5–6.1 | 8% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 6.1%5.2–7 | 7.9% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 7.9%6.3–9.6 | 13.2% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 25.8%22.6–29.2 | 27.9% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 10.4%8.9–12.1 | 12.3% | 13.6% | Lower |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 12.9%11.2–14.7 | 13.9% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 6%5.3–6.8 | 6.5% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 3.5%3–4 | 4.7% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 6.8%5.9–7.8 | 7.8% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 2.6%2.3–3 | 3.5% | 3.8% | Lower |
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 Rhode Island figure falls inside that range.
Questions about health in Smithfield
Is Smithfield a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Smithfield is healthier than 87% of U.S. towns: A for health, #13 of 38 in Rhode Island. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 86%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Smithfield?
CDC estimates 26.9% of adults have obesity, likely between 22.9% and 31.6%, against 31.7% across Rhode Island and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Smithfield?
Our Lady of Fatima Hospital in North Providence, 4.7 miles in a straight line from Smithfield’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in Smithfield have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 5% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 4–6.2%), against 8.2% across Rhode Island.
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 more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B+ to A+.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Smithfield.
Health estimates: CDC PLACES: Local Data for Better Health, 2025 release. The Rhode Island 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.