Kings Mountain National Military Park · Public domainWhere Smyrna residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Smyrna, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 29743. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Smyrna
COPD and cancer run high in Smyrna
1 in 10 adults have COPD (9.7%), vs 7.5% across South Carolina. 1 in 10 adults have had cancer (10.4%), vs 8.6% across South Carolina. In all, Smyrna runs above South Carolina on three of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Smoking is more common in Smyrna
1 in 6 adults smoke cigarettes (16%), vs 13.3% across South Carolina. 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 South Carolina figure falls outside Smyrna’s likely range; Smyrna’s figures come from ZIP code 29743, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Smyrna adults…
Smyrna runs above SC on 4 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Everyday habits, side by side with South Carolina
Share of adults, with the South Carolina figure marked.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
Care in and near Smyrna
No hospital or community health center in Smyrna 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 Smyrna; ≈ 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 Smyrna adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks South Carolina.
How Smyrna adults are doing
About the same as South Carolina on each measure.
3 in 10 Smyrna 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.
9.2% of Smyrna adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 10.5% across South Carolina.
Smyrna 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 Smyrna adults live with a disability (South Carolina 31.5%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Smyrna
Why doesn’t Smyrna have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Smyrna.
What hospital is closest to Smyrna?
Cherokee Medical Center in Gaffney, 13.2 miles in a straight line from Smyrna’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 Smyrna.
Health estimates: CDC PLACES: Local Data for Better Health, 2025 release. The South Carolina 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.