Newport County Health Data
Newport County, Rhode Island
Health Score
98/100
Excellent
Life Expectancy
82.1 yr
Uninsured Rate
3.8%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
82.1 yr
State avg 79.9 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
3.8%
State avg 4.2%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
83
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
409
per 100K population
National avg 350
Data Story
About Health in Newport County, Rhode Island
Newport leads Rhode Island in health outcomes
Newport County residents live to 82.1 years, significantly surpassing both the U.S. average of 76.4 years and Rhode Island's 79.9-year benchmark. Just 12.1% of Newport residents report poor or fair health, the lowest rate among all five Rhode Island counties, reflecting strong population health.
Rhode Island's healthiest county by longevity
Newport County's 82.1-year life expectancy ranks first in Rhode Island, with a 2.2-year advantage over the state average. The county's 3.8% uninsured rate is notably better than the state's 4.2%, indicating robust health insurance coverage.
Outpaces Providence by nearly four years
Newport's 82.1-year life expectancy beats Providence County by 3.9 years and Kent by 3.9 years, making it Rhode Island's longevity leader. While primary care providers (83 per 100,000) are comparable to other counties, Newport's strong outcomes suggest effective preventive care and healthy living patterns.
High coverage, adequate mental health support
Newport's 3.8% uninsured rate means most residents have access to preventive and routine care. The county offers 409 mental health providers per 100,000, well above state needs, though primary care density at 83 per 100,000 suggests some residents travel for regular checkups.
Keep Newport healthy—maintain coverage.
With the state's best health outcomes, Newport residents should safeguard their gains by staying insured. Visit HealthCare.gov to review coverage and ensure you're protected year-round.
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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.