Healthcare in Pawtucket, RI
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
35.6%
0.5pp below the national average
Depression Rate
24.4%
0.9pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
12.2%
near the national average
Uninsured Rate
11.6%
1.0pp above 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
32.9%
Arthritis
24.3%
Cancer (excl. skin)
6.7%
Teeth Lost (65+)
16.6%
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
19.9%
14+ days in past month
Depression
24.4%
Loneliness
39.5%
Lack of Support
26.7%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
32.8%
Mobility
14.9%
Cognitive
17.6%
Hearing
6.5%
Vision
6.5%
Self-Care
4.7%
Independent Living
10.3%
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
2.6 mi
The Miriam Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Miriam Hospital | 2.6 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Butler Hospital | 2.6 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Roger Williams Medical Center | 4.2 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Providence Va Medical Center | 4.2 mi | Acute Care - Veterans Administration | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Sturdy Memorial Hospital | 5.6 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
Pawtucket has an obesity rate of 35.6%, which is 0.5pp below the national average. The depression rate is 24.4%, 0.9pp above the national average. About 11.6% of adults lack health insurance. 82.5% 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.