Newport County Health Data
Newport County, Rhode Island
CDC County Health RankingsHealth 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
Poor / Fair Health
12.1%
State avg 13.3%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
11.8
per 100K residentsCDC: 83.3 per 100K
Dentists
12.9
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
10.6
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 Newport County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Newport | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 27.9% | 29.7% | 37.6% | 1.8 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 7.8% | 8.6% | 11.2% | 0.8 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 28.2% | 29.2% | 33.5% | 1.0 pts better than state |
| Depression | 24.1% | 24.3% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Newport | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 9.8% | 11.2% | 16.3% | 1.4 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 21.1% | 19.6% | 17.8% | 1.5 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 18.4% | 20.7% | 27.0% | 2.3 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Newport | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 82.5% | 83.1% | 74.9% | 0.6 pts worse than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 75.3% | 73.3% | 57.3% | 2.0 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 82.4% | 82.5% | 73.3% | near state average |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Newport | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 15.7% | 16.6% | 18.6% | 0.9 pts better than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 29.7% | 33.8% | 37.3% | 4.1 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Newport County nationally on short sleep duration.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Newport County Life Expectancy Exceeds State and National Figures
Health data brief for Newport County, Rhode Island.
Residents of Newport County have a life expectancy of 82.1 years, a figure that is higher than the Rhode Island state average of 79.9 years and over five years longer than the national average of 77 years. The county also reports a 12.1% rate of poor or fair health among its population, which is lower than the 17% national average. The uninsured rate is 3.8%, which is lower than the state level of 4.2% and the national mark of 10%. Regarding healthcare access, the county has 83 primary care providers per 100,000 people, exceeding the national median of 70. There are also 409 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, compared to the national median of 250. See the CDC County Health Rankings methodology.
Sources
- CDC County Health Rankings v2
- HHS NPPES
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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.