Healthcare in Smithtown, NC
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
37.4%
1.3pp above the national average
Depression Rate
25.7%
2.2pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
13.3%
1.4pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
10.8%
near the national average
Health Scorecard
Higher scores indicate better health outcomes relative to the national average (50 = average)
Health Outcomes
Source: CDC PLACESAge-adjusted prevalence rates. Green bars indicate rates below the national average; red indicates above.
High Cholesterol
39.8%
Arthritis
31.2%
Cancer (excl. skin)
9.5%
Teeth Lost (65+)
13.9%
Health Risk Behaviors
Source: CDC PLACESPrevention & Screening
Source: CDC PLACESGreen bars indicate rates above the national average (more preventive care); red indicates below.
Mental Health & Wellbeing
Source: CDC PLACESFrequent Mental Distress
17.0%
14+ days in past month
Depression
25.7%
Loneliness
30.2%
Lack of Support
21.2%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
35.3%
Mobility
16.8%
Cognitive
16.0%
Hearing
9.5%
Vision
5.8%
Self-Care
4.8%
Independent Living
9.2%
Health-Related Social Needs
Source: CDC PLACESPrevalence of social risk factors affecting community health
Nearby Hospitals
Source: CMS Hospital CompareNearest Hospitals
5
With Emergency Services
4
Avg CMS Rating
3.8 / 5
Nearest Hospital
12.3 mi
Hugh Chatham Memorial Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hugh Chatham Memorial Hospital | 12.3 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Northern Regional Hospital | 18.0 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Novant Health Forsyth Medical Center | 18.4 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Novant Health Medical Park Hospital | 18.4 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | — |
| Lifebrite Community Hospital Of Stokes | 24.6 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
Smithtown has an obesity rate of 37.4%, which is 1.3pp above the national average. The depression rate is 25.7%, 2.2pp above the national average. About 10.8% of adults lack health insurance. 79.8% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 5 hospitals nearby. 4 offer emergency services. The average CMS quality rating is 3.8 out of 5.