Smithville Commercial Historic District · Photo: Larry D. Moore · CC BY 4.0On CDC estimates, Smithville is healthier than 23% of U.S. towns
Smithville differs from Texas on 18 of 31 measures CDC estimates: 9 better, 9 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Smithville. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Smithville
COPD, cancer and heart disease run high in Smithville
1 in 12 adults have COPD (8.6%), vs 5.7% across Texas. 1 in 11 adults have had cancer (9.1%), vs 6.1% across Texas. Heart disease is also above the state: 7.8%, vs 5.6% across Texas. In all, Smithville runs above Texas on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Smithville, and more people treating it
40.7% of adults have high blood pressure (Texas 33.1%), but 79.4% of them take medicine for it, vs 74.1% statewide. Checkups ↓
Fewer Smithville adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below Texas. 1 in 7 adults worry about having enough food, vs 1 in 5 adults statewide. Everyday needs ↓
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 Texas figure falls outside Smithville’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to B.
What’s behind Smithville’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Smithville is healthier than 23% of U.S. towns, #418 of 641 in Texas. Smoking holds the grade up (fewer adults who smoke than 48% of U.S. towns); obesity pulls it down (better than 16%).
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). Smithville’s median household income is $59,977; among the 8,897 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($45K–$75K), it’s healthier than 34%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Where Smithville compares well: taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure), 79.4% (U.S. 76.5%).
Out of every 100 Smithville adults…
Smithville runs above TX on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Smithville adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Texas.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
11.6% of Smithville adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.6% across Texas.
Care in and near Smithville
1 hospital in Smithville, plus the nearest just outside it.
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 Texas
Share of adults, with the Texas figure marked.
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How Smithville adults are doing
On 1 of 3 measures, Smithville does better than Texas.
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Smithville and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Smithville | C− | 40.9% | 14.7% | 15% | CDC place |
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 (Texas 30.9%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Smithville
Share of adults, 39 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 31 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Smithville is better than Texas on 9 and worse on 9; on the rest, the Texas figure falls inside Smithville’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Smithville | TX | U.S. | vs TX |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 23.9%20.6–27.5 | 21.8% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 15.5%13.5–17.7 | 13.2% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 17.5%15.4–19.7 | 16.9% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 40.9%33.4–48.7 | 35.6% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 14.7%12.7–16.8 | 12.7% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 40.7%36.4–45 | 33.1% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 40.6%36.1–45 | 35.1% | 37.1% | Worse |
| Arthritis | 30%26.6–33.5 | 21.6% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 10.6%9.3–11.9 | 9.5% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 9.1%8.2–10.1 | 6.1% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 7.8%6.9–8.9 | 5.6% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 8.6%7.3–10.1 | 5.7% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 4.3%3.8–4.8 | 3.2% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 17.4%14.3–20.9 | 12.5% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 15%12.5–17.6 | 12.5% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 31%26.1–36.3 | 27.8% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 15.7%12.9–18.6 | 17% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 34.1%28.2–40.4 | 38.2% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 15.5%13–18.3 | 19.1% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 76.8%73.2–80.1 | 73.8% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 54.6%50.9–58.4 | 54.6% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 87%85.2–88.7 | 84.6% | 87.1% | Better |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 79.4%76.6–81.8 | 74.1% | 76.5% | Better |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 64.8%59.9–69.6 | 57.9% | 65.5% | Better |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 70.3%61.9–78.1 | 74.1% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 23.8%20.2–27.5 | 21.2% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 24.8%21.4–28.2 | 28.4% | 23.6% | Better |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 15.2%13.6–16.9 | 19.3% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 12.9%11.4–14.5 | 16.4% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 8.8%7.7–9.9 | 10.7% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 8.4%7.6–9.2 | 10.5% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 11.6%10.3–13.1 | 14.6% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 35.3%30.7–40.1 | 30.9% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 18.2%15.6–21 | 14% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 15.5%13.5–17.7 | 15.1% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 8.4%7.4–9.5 | 6.3% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 6.3%5.5–7.1 | 6.1% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 9.6%8.4–11.1 | 8.2% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 4.8%4.2–5.5 | 4% | 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 Texas figure falls inside that range.
Questions about health in Smithville
Is Smithville a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Smithville is healthier than 23% of U.S. towns: ≈ C− for health, #418 of 641 in Texas. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 34%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Smithville?
CDC estimates 40.9% of adults have obesity, likely between 33.4% and 48.7%, against 35.6% across Texas and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Smithville?
Ascension Seton Smithville in Smithville, 1.1 miles in a straight line from Smithville’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; it has no Medicare star rating.
How many people in Smithville have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 15.5% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 13–18.3%), against 19.1% across Texas.
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 Smithville more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to B.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Smithville.
Health estimates: CDC PLACES: Local Data for Better Health, 2025 release. The Texas 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.