Healthcare in Cranston, RI
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
31.2%
4.9pp below the national average
Depression Rate
22.6%
0.9pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
10.7%
1.2pp below the national average
Uninsured Rate
8.0%
2.6pp below 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
34.1%
Arthritis
24.3%
Cancer (excl. skin)
8.1%
Teeth Lost (65+)
9.6%
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
16.7%
14+ days in past month
Depression
22.6%
Loneliness
36.2%
Lack of Support
23.0%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
27.3%
Mobility
11.9%
Cognitive
13.4%
Hearing
6.1%
Vision
4.4%
Self-Care
3.2%
Independent Living
7.5%
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
5
Avg CMS Rating
2.8 / 5
Nearest Hospital
4.7 mi
Women & Infants Hospital Of Rhode Island
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Women & Infants Hospital Of Rhode Island | 4.7 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Kent County Memorial Hospital | 5.0 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Roger Williams Medical Center | 5.3 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Providence Va Medical Center | 5.3 mi | Acute Care - Veterans Administration | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Emma Pendleton Bradley Hospital | 6.7 mi | Psychiatric | — | ✓ |
Cranston has an obesity rate of 31.2%, which is 4.9pp below the national average. The depression rate is 22.6%, 0.9pp below the national average. About 8.0% of adults lack health insurance. 83.8% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 5 hospitals nearby. 5 offer emergency services. The average CMS quality rating is 2.8 out of 5.