Healthcare in Wakefield-Peace Dale, RI

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

28.5%

7.6pp below the national average

Depression Rate

22.1%

1.4pp below the national average

Diabetes Rate

9.8%

2.1pp below the national average

Uninsured Rate

5.1%

5.5pp below the national average

Health Scorecard

Higher scores indicate better health outcomes relative to the national average (50 = average)

Health Outcomes

Source: CDC PLACES

Age-adjusted prevalence rates. Green bars indicate rates below the national average; red indicates above.

High Cholesterol

35.4%

Arthritis

28.6%

Cancer (excl. skin)

10.5%

Teeth Lost (65+)

8.9%

Health Risk Behaviors

Source: CDC PLACES

Prevention & Screening

Source: CDC PLACES

Green bars indicate rates above the national average (more preventive care); red indicates below.

Mental Health & Wellbeing

Source: CDC PLACES

Frequent Mental Distress

14.1%

14+ days in past month

Depression

22.1%

Loneliness

27.9%

Lack of Support

17.5%

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

24.7%

Mobility

11.4%

Cognitive

11.5%

Hearing

7.1%

Vision

4.1%

Self-Care

3.2%

Independent Living

7.0%

Health-Related Social Needs

Source: CDC PLACES

Prevalence of social risk factors affecting community health

Nearby Hospitals

Source: CMS Hospital Compare

Nearest Hospitals

With Emergency Services

Avg CMS Rating

3.5 / 5

Nearest Hospital

9.6 mi

Newport Hospital

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Hospital	Distance	Type	Rating	ER
Newport Hospital	9.6 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	4/5	✓
Westerly Hospital	16.2 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	5/5	✓
Kent County Memorial Hospital	17.8 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	2/5	✓
Emma Pendleton Bradley Hospital	23.8 mi	Psychiatric	—	✓
Women & Infants Hospital Of Rhode Island	24.0 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	3/5	✓

Wakefield-Peace Dale has an obesity rate of 28.5%, which is 7.6pp below the national average. The depression rate is 22.1%, 1.4pp below the national average. About 5.1% of adults lack health insurance. 86.0% 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 3.5 out of 5.