Bristol County Health Data
Bristol County, Rhode Island
Health 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
Data Story
About Health in Bristol County, Rhode Island
Bristol outpaces the nation on longevity
Bristol County residents live to 80.7 years on average, beating the U.S. average of 76.4 years by over four years. Just 13% of residents report poor or fair health, slightly below the national rate of 13.5%, signaling a generally healthy population.
Rhode Island's second-healthiest county
Bristol's 80.7-year life expectancy ranks second-best in Rhode Island, edging out the state average of 79.9 years. The county's 3.5% uninsured rate is also notably lower than Rhode Island's 4.2% average, reflecting strong healthcare access.
Healthier than nearby Kent and Providence
Bristol residents enjoy a 2.5-year longevity advantage over Kent County (78.2 years) and match Newport County's strong health outcomes at over 80 years. Bristol's primary care capacity of 201 providers per 100,000 is more than double Kent's 84, ensuring shorter waits for routine care.
Strong insurance coverage, robust primary care
With 3.5% of residents uninsured, Bristol leads the state in health coverage. The county's 201 primary care providers per 100,000 population far exceed state needs, while 257 mental health providers per 100,000 support comprehensive behavioral health 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.