Healthcare in Misquamicut, RI
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
26.2%
9.9pp below the national average
Depression Rate
18.7%
4.8pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
11.3%
0.6pp below the national average
Uninsured Rate
3.5%
7.1pp 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
42.0%
Arthritis
36.1%
Cancer (excl. skin)
15.6%
Teeth Lost (65+)
5.4%
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
10.4%
14+ days in past month
Depression
18.7%
Loneliness
24.1%
Lack of Support
14.8%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
25.5%
Mobility
12.8%
Cognitive
8.6%
Hearing
9.4%
Vision
3.7%
Self-Care
3.0%
Independent Living
6.1%
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
3.6 / 5
Nearest Hospital
3.2 mi
Westerly Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Westerly Hospital | 3.2 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 5/5 | ✓ |
| Lawrence & Memorial Hospital | 14.4 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| William W Backus Hospital | 20.8 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Newport Hospital | 28.4 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Kent County Memorial Hospital | 32.6 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
Misquamicut has an obesity rate of 26.2%, which is 9.9pp below the national average. The depression rate is 18.7%, 4.8pp below the national average. About 3.5% of adults lack health insurance. 89.9% 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 3.6 out of 5.