Smyth County
VirginiaFIPS 51173
Pop. 29,8002 HospitalsSVI 0.68RUCC 7 (Rural)PC HPSADental HPSAMH HPSA
Health Snapshot
| Metric | Smyth County | State Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes Prevalence | 12.4% | 12.0% | ▲ |
| Adult Obesity | 40.7% | 38.6% | ▲ |
| Uninsured Rate | 7.9% | 7.9% | ▼ |
| PCPs per 10K | 5.1 | 6.0 | ▲ |
| Premature Death (YPLL) | 14,259.324 | — |
Source: County Health Rankings (2025)
Workforce Supply
14
Primary Care Physicians
47.9 per 100k
84
NPs & PAs
287.5 per 100k
17
Dentists
319
Hospital Beds
10.9 per 1,000
$11,758.26
Medicare Per Capita
1817.0%
Readmission Rate
Source: Area Health Resources File (AHRF) 2024-2025
CDC PLACES Health Indicators
| Indicator | Smyth County | State Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 15.5% | — | |
| Obesity | 38.5% | — | |
| Depression | 26.3% | — | |
| Frequent Mental Distress | 19.0% | — | |
| COPD | 11.2% | — | |
| Current Smoking | 18.8% | — | |
| Heart Disease | 9.3% | — | |
| Stroke | 4.7% | — | |
| High Blood Pressure | 41.0% | — | |
| Poor General Health | 25.2% | — | |
| Disability | 38.5% | — | |
| No Leisure Physical Activity | 30.9% | — | |
| Binge Drinking | 13.8% | — | |
| Uninsured | 9.9% | — |
Source: CDC PLACES 2023-2024. Values are age-adjusted prevalence (%).
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Social Vulnerability Index
Overall0.68
Socioeconomic Status0.55
Household Composition & Disability0.89
Minority Status & Language0.12
Housing Type & Transportation0.77
Source: CDC/ATSDR SVI 2022. Score 0-1; higher = more vulnerable.
Health Professional Shortage Areas
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Mental Health
Designated Shortage Area
Source: HRSA Bureau of Health Workforce
Hospitals in Smyth County
| Hospital | City | Beds | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smyth County Community Hospital | Marion | 170 | Rural |
| Southwestern Virginia Mental Health Institute | Marion | 109 | Rural |
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Data from CMS Provider of Services, County Health Rankings, CDC Social Vulnerability Index, HRSA Bureau of Health Workforce, AHRF 2024-2025, CDC PLACES 2023-2024, and UNC Sheps Center. Last updated: 2026-03-11.