Smithland, KY health
On every measure CDC estimates, Smithland looks like Kentucky as a whole: no difference is outside the margin of error.
CDC PLACES 2025 · adults 18+ · CDC's estimate for SmithlandNot graded
Health Grades cover towns with 1,000 or more residents. CDC's estimates for a place of 203 people are less certain, so we show Smithland's figures without a grade.
How Smithland compares with Kentucky
Each theme counts how many of its measures are better, worse or too close to call against the state. Tap one to jump to it.
Out of every 100 Smithland adults…
Bars show Smithland; the black tick is Kentucky. Tap a condition to see it as people.
Everyday habits, side by side with the state
KY 39.6%
Keeping up with care
Share of Smithland adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Kentucky.
Care in and near Smithland
No hospital or community health center in Smithland 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 Smithland. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas (a “population” designation covers specific residents, such as those with low incomes).
All 5 measures for Smithland
| Measure | Smithland | Margin | Kentucky | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chronic conditions | ||||
| Lost all teeth (65+) | 18.2% | 14.7–22.1% | 18.9% | about the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Sleep under 7 hours | 38.9% | 31.2–47.1% | 39.6% | about the same |
| Care & screenings | ||||
| Dentist visit | 57.4% | 53.1–61.5% | 58.1% | about the same |
| Colon screening | 71.3% | 65.7–76.3% | 65.8% | about the same |
| Mammogram | 77.6% | 69.3–84.4% | 72.7% | about the same |
How CDC estimates town health
CDC PLACES: Local Data for Better Health, 2025 release. The Kentucky figure combines its counties, weighted by adult population.
Health estimates: CDC PLACES. Hospitals and star ratings: Medicare Care Compare (CMS). Health centers and shortage areas: HRSA. Town boundaries: U.S. Census Bureau.