Bristol County Health Data
Bristol County, Rhode Island
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
96/100
Excellent
Life Expectancy
80.7 yr
Uninsured Rate
3.5%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
80.7 yr
State avg 79.9 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
3.5%
State avg 4.2%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
201
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
257
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
13.0%
State avg 13.3%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
43.5
per 100K residentsCDC: 200.7 per 100K
Dentists
5.9
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
5.9
per 100K residents
Provider counts from CMS NPPES (National Provider Identifier Registry). Data current as of 2026.
Chronic Disease & Behavioral Health
These prevalence estimates come from the CDC PLACES program (Population-Level Analysis and Community Estimates), which combines BRFSS survey data with statistical modeling to produce county-level rates. Estimates are age-adjusted to enable fair comparisons across counties with different age distributions. Use them to spot where Bristol County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Bristol | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 26.0% | 29.7% | 37.6% | 3.7 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 7.9% | 8.6% | 11.2% | 0.7 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 27.4% | 29.2% | 33.5% | 1.8 pts better than state |
| Depression | 24.7% | 24.3% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Bristol | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 10.6% | 11.2% | 16.3% | 0.6 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 20.8% | 19.6% | 17.8% | 1.2 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 17.8% | 20.7% | 27.0% | 2.9 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Bristol | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 84.0% | 83.1% | 74.9% | 0.9 pts better than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 74.5% | 73.3% | 57.3% | 1.2 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 83.8% | 82.5% | 73.3% | 1.3 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Bristol | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 15.8% | 16.6% | 18.6% | 0.8 pts better than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 33.1% | 33.8% | 37.3% | 0.7 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Bristol County nationally on obesity.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Bristol County Primary Care Provider Ratio Nearly Triples National Median
Health data brief for Bristol County, Rhode Island.
Bristol County records 201 primary care providers for every 100,000 residents. This figure is nearly three times the national median of 70 per 100,000 and outpaces availability in many other regions. The county's uninsured rate stands at 3.5%, which is lower than the Rhode Island state mark of 4.2% and less than the national average of 10%. Additionally, 13.0% of residents report being in poor or fair health, compared to the 17% national figure. Life expectancy in the county is 80.7 years, which is longer than both the state measure of 79.9 years and the national expectation of 77 years. Mental health provider availability is measured at 257 per 100,000 residents, which is higher than the national median of 250. See the CDC County Health Rankings methodology.
Sources
- CDC County Health Rankings v2
- HHS NPPES
Get Care in Bristol County, Rhode Island
Direct contact information for hospitals and community health resources serving this county. Hospital quality ratings come from CMS Care Compare — the federal program that measures hospital performance on safety, patient experience, and outcomes.
Hospitals near you
No CMS Care Compare hospital is located in Bristol County.
This is common in low-population rural counties. Residents typically travel to a hospital in a neighboring county or larger metro. Use Medicare.gov Care Compare to find rated hospitals statewide or contact a federally-funded community health center for primary and preventive care.
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Data Sources
Health data sourced from the County Health Rankings & Roadmaps, a collaboration between the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and the University of Wisconsin Population Health Institute.
Data is informational only. Not medical or health advice. Coverage varies by county and reporting year.