Photo: Ken Lund · CC BY-SA 2.0On CDC estimates, Smithfield is healthier than 94% of U.S. towns
Smithfield beats Utah on 8 of 32 measures CDC estimates, and trails on none.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Smithfield. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Smithfield
What’s behind Smithfield’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Smithfield is healthier than 94% of U.S. towns, #20 of 118 in Utah. All seven estimates beat the typical U.S. town. The strongest is no exercise (fewer adults who get no exercise than almost every town); the weakest is mental distress, still better than 68%.
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 $97,537; among the 8,931 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($73K–$122K), it’s healthier than 98%, about where its income would put it.
Everyday habits, side by side with Utah
Share of adults, with the Utah figure marked.
9 miles of trails across 7 parks and preserves
Out of every 100 Smithfield adults…
Smithfield runs below UT on 2 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Only 8% of Smithfield residents are 65 or older, vs 12% across Utah. Heart disease run low partly because the town is young.
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).
Keeping up with care
Share of Smithfield adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Utah.
How Smithfield adults are doing
About the same as Utah on each measure.
1 in 3 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.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
4.7% of Smithfield adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 6.1% across Utah.
Smithfield and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Smithfield | A | 27.6% | 7.5% | 7.5% | CDC place |
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 (Utah 28.4%). 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 Utah on 8 and worse on 0; on the rest, the Utah 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 | UT | U.S. | vs UT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 12.8%11.1–14.7 | 15.5% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 11%9.7–12.4 | 12.2% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 16%14.2–17.9 | 17.3% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 27.6%23.6–31.9 | 31% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 7.5%6.5–8.5 | 8.5% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 25%22.4–27.6 | 27.3% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 29.4%26.6–32.4 | 30.4% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 21.4%19.2–23.7 | 21.7% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 10.2%9.1–11.4 | 10.8% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 7.3%6.7–8 | 7.2% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 4.1%3.6–4.6 | 4.7% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 4.1%3.5–4.8 | 4.6% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 2.2%2–2.5 | 2.5% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 7.6%6–9.3 | 9.8% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 7.5%6.1–9 | 8.1% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 13.6%11.4–16.1 | 17.6% | 24.7% | Better |
| Binge drinking | 12%10.2–14 | 12.4% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 29.8%25.5–34.2 | 33.8% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 8%6.6–9.8 | 10.5% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 69.8%66.5–72.9 | 70.4% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 73.4%70.5–76.1 | 70.3% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 80.9%78.5–83.1 | 80.5% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 65.1%62–68.1 | 65.6% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 64.4%59.8–68.6 | 63.1% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 73.7%66–80.2 | 72.1% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 26.6%23.6–29.6 | 27.3% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 31.6%28.2–36.5 | 34.1% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 17.9%15.4–21.3 | 20.6% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 9%7.3–11.1 | 12.4% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 7.7%6.4–9.4 | 10% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 5.5%4.6–6.7 | 6.5% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 5.8%4.9–6.9 | 6.9% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 4.7%3.7–6 | 6.1% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 24.7%21.7–28 | 28.4% | 30.1% | Lower |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 8.6%7.4–9.8 | 10.3% | 13.6% | Lower |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 14%12.1–15.9 | 15.2% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 5.9%5.2–6.5 | 6.4% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 3.3%2.9–3.7 | 4% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 6%5.3–6.9 | 6.8% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 2.4%2.1–2.7 | 2.7% | 3.8% | About the same |
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 Utah 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 94% of U.S. towns: A for health, #20 of 118 in Utah. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 98%. 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 27.6% of adults have obesity, likely between 23.6% and 31.9%, against 31% across Utah and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Smithfield?
Cache Valley Hospital in North Logan, 4.1 miles in a straight line from Smithfield’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; it has no Medicare star rating.
How many people in Smithfield have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 8% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 6.6–9.8%), against 10.5% across Utah.
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 A− 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 Utah 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.