Kent County Health Data
Kent County, Rhode Island
Health Score
91/100
Excellent
Life Expectancy
78.2 yr
Uninsured Rate
4.0%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
78.2 yr
State avg 79.9 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
4.0%
State avg 4.2%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
84
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
439
per 100K population
National avg 350
Data Story
About Health in Kent County, Rhode Island
Kent's life expectancy trails national average
Kent County residents live to 78.2 years on average, falling short of the U.S. average of 76.4 years by 1.8 years but below Rhode Island's 79.9-year state average. Like the nation, 13% of Kent residents report poor or fair health, a sign that chronic conditions affect a meaningful share of the population.
Rhode Island's third-shortest lifespan
Kent County's 78.2-year life expectancy is the third-lowest in Rhode Island, trailing the state average by 1.7 years. The county's 4% uninsured rate sits just below the state average of 4.2%, but access to primary care remains a challenge.
Fewer primary care options than Bristol
Kent residents face a primary care shortage compared to neighboring Bristol County, with just 84 providers per 100,000 versus Bristol's 201. Mental health support is more abundant, with 439 providers per 100,000, yet the gap in physical healthcare access likely contributes to Kent's lower life expectancy.
Primary care scarcity complicates healthcare
Kent's 84 primary care providers per 100,000 people create longer waits and travel times for routine checkups, preventive care, and chronic disease management. An uninsured rate of 4% affects roughly 3,000 residents who may avoid seeking care due to cost, widening health disparities.
Don't skip coverage—use Rhode Island resources.
If you're uninsured or underinsured, visit HealthCare.gov or the Rhode Island Health Insurance Marketplace to find affordable coverage. Preventive care through insurance can catch health problems early, especially important given Kent's limited provider network.
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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.