Healthcare in Newport, RI
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
28.3%
7.8pp below the national average
Depression Rate
24.2%
0.7pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
9.2%
2.7pp below the national average
Uninsured Rate
6.7%
3.9pp 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
33.8%
Arthritis
24.4%
Cancer (excl. skin)
8.8%
Teeth Lost (65+)
9.4%
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
16.1%
14+ days in past month
Depression
24.2%
Loneliness
32.4%
Lack of Support
18.5%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
23.9%
Mobility
10.5%
Cognitive
12.9%
Hearing
6.0%
Vision
4.1%
Self-Care
2.9%
Independent Living
7.1%
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
4
Avg CMS Rating
3.3 / 5
Nearest Hospital
In city
Newport Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newport Hospital | In city | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Saint Anne'S Hospital | 16.3 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Kent County Memorial Hospital | 17.0 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Southcoast Hospitals Group | 20.4 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Dr John C Corrigan Mental Health Center | 20.4 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
Newport has an obesity rate of 28.3%, which is 7.8pp below the national average. The depression rate is 24.2%, 0.7pp above the national average. About 6.7% of adults lack health insurance. 83.2% 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 3.3 out of 5.