Healthcare in Westerly, RI

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

28.4%

7.7pp below the national average

Depression Rate

21.9%

1.6pp below the national average

Diabetes Rate

9.9%

2.0pp below the national average

Uninsured Rate

5.6%

5.0pp 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

35.6%

Arthritis

28.8%

Cancer (excl. skin)

10.5%

Teeth Lost (65+)

10.9%

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

14.6%

14+ days in past month

Depression

21.9%

Loneliness

29.0%

Lack of Support

18.9%

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

25.9%

Mobility

11.8%

Cognitive

12.1%

Hearing

7.5%

Vision

4.2%

Self-Care

3.2%

Independent Living

7.2%

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

1.4 mi

Westerly Hospital

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Hospital	Distance	Type	Rating	ER
Westerly Hospital	1.4 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	5/5	✓
Lawrence & Memorial Hospital	15.4 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	3/5	✓
William W Backus Hospital	19.0 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	4/5	✓
Newport Hospital	26.2 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	4/5	✓
Kent County Memorial Hospital	29.1 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	2/5	✓

Westerly has an obesity rate of 28.4%, which is 7.7pp below the national average. The depression rate is 21.9%, 1.6pp below the national average. About 5.6% of adults lack health insurance. 85.8% 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.