2026 Compare Cities Health:
Fredericksburg, VA vs Smithfield, VA

Change Cities
Highlights
- There are 138 physicians per 100,000 people in Smithfield.
- There are 658 physicians per 100,000 people in Fredericksburg.
- The US average is 210 physicians per 100,000 people.
 Fredericksburg, VASmithfield, VAUnited States
 Air Quality (100=best)  Unlock68.258.4
 Water Quality (100=best)100  Unlock55
 Superfund Sites (100=best)  Unlock97.186.9
 Physicians per Cap.658  Unlock210
 Health Cost  Unlock107100
   (100 = best)
Reviews for Fredericksburg    17 Reviews

Fredericksburg has an undeniably small town charm and an all around appeal that is hard to beat, in the context of its proximity to the larger DC Metro area. The  More

   |    Reply

I have lived in Fredericksburg for over 10 years and love it. The housing prices are affordable and this historic city has so much to offer. Ideal location also situated  More

   |    Reply

Disclaimer right off the top; yes I know there are good people everywhere and some are here as well but Fredericksburg is far from an ideal place to live and here is  More

   |    Reply

Start Your Review of Fredericksburg

Reviews for Smithfield    4 Reviews

The entire Isle of Wight area is incredibly racist and a good old boys town. I came to the Hampton Roads area to get away from the racism in the mountains. The areas of  More

   |    Reply

I lived in Smithfield for a few years.not for me.lots of litter,human feces in the phone booth,hot and to Southern for  More

   |    Reply

Over 14 years ago

Smithfield, VA is a bedroom community that has no major industry and has been over developed with houses driving the value of houses down across the entire county. I  More

   |    Reply

Start Your Review of Smithfield


Premium Subscription
Includes Cost of Living compares for child care, utilities, transportation, health, taxes, housing for home owners vs renters, weather, insurance premiums and so much more.


The premier source for comprehensive city data for over 30 years.

© Best Places. All rights reserved.