Healthcare in Watch Hill, RI
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
25.5%
10.6pp below the national average
Depression Rate
20.4%
3.1pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
9.8%
2.1pp 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
38.2%
Arthritis
32.0%
Cancer (excl. skin)
13.5%
Teeth Lost (65+)
8.3%
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
11.9%
14+ days in past month
Depression
20.4%
Loneliness
26.0%
Lack of Support
15.2%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
24.1%
Mobility
11.3%
Cognitive
9.4%
Hearing
8.1%
Vision
3.5%
Self-Care
2.7%
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
3.8 / 5
Nearest Hospital
4.2 mi
Westerly Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Westerly Hospital | 4.2 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 5/5 | ✓ |
| Lawrence & Memorial Hospital | 13.4 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| William W Backus Hospital | 20.4 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Newport Hospital | 29.5 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Windham Community Memorial Hospital | 33.0 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
Watch Hill has an obesity rate of 25.5%, which is 10.6pp below the national average. The depression rate is 20.4%, 3.1pp below the national average. About 3.5% of adults lack health insurance. 88.3% 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 3.8 out of 5.