Healthcare in Weekapaug, RI

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

26.9%

9.2pp below the national average

Depression Rate

19.7%

3.8pp below the national average

Diabetes Rate

10.8%

1.1pp below the national average

Uninsured Rate

3.7%

6.9pp 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

40.4%

Arthritis

32.8%

Cancer (excl. skin)

13.6%

Teeth Lost (65+)

8.3%

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

11.3%

14+ days in past month

Depression

19.7%

Loneliness

24.7%

Lack of Support

15.4%

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

23.1%

Mobility

11.0%

Cognitive

8.9%

Hearing

7.9%

Vision

3.4%

Self-Care

2.8%

Independent Living

5.6%

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

3.6 / 5

Nearest Hospital

2.0 mi

Westerly Hospital

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Hospital	Distance	Type	Rating	ER
Westerly Hospital	2.0 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	5/5	✓
Lawrence & Memorial Hospital	17.7 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	3/5	✓
William W Backus Hospital	22.4 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	4/5	✓
Newport Hospital	24.9 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	4/5	✓
Kent County Memorial Hospital	29.7 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	2/5	✓

Weekapaug has an obesity rate of 26.9%, which is 9.2pp below the national average. The depression rate is 19.7%, 3.8pp below the national average. About 3.7% of adults lack health insurance. 88.7% 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 3.6 out of 5.