Healthcare in Providence, RI
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
34.4%
1.7pp below the national average
Depression Rate
23.0%
0.5pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
11.5%
near the national average
Uninsured Rate
14.6%
4.0pp 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
29.5%
Arthritis
18.8%
Cancer (excl. skin)
4.8%
Teeth Lost (65+)
14.8%
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
19.6%
14+ days in past month
Depression
23.0%
Loneliness
40.7%
Lack of Support
26.6%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
31.4%
Mobility
12.9%
Cognitive
17.8%
Hearing
5.4%
Vision
6.9%
Self-Care
4.3%
Independent Living
9.7%
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
1.5 mi
Roger Williams Medical Center
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roger Williams Medical Center | 1.5 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Providence Va Medical Center | 1.5 mi | Acute Care - Veterans Administration | 3/5 | ✓ |
| The Miriam Hospital | 1.9 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Butler Hospital | 1.9 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Women & Infants Hospital Of Rhode Island | 2.9 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
Providence has an obesity rate of 34.4%, which is 1.7pp below the national average. The depression rate is 23.0%, 0.5pp below the national average. About 14.6% of adults lack health insurance. 81.0% 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.