Providence County Health Data
Providence County, Rhode Island
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
77/100
Excellent
Life Expectancy
78.2 yr
Uninsured Rate
6.1%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
78.2 yr
State avg 79.9 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
6.1%
State avg 4.2%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
97
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
587
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
17.1%
State avg 13.3%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
33.2
per 100K residentsCDC: 96.6 per 100K
Dentists
6.4
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
18.2
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 Providence County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Providence | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 33.7% | 29.7% | 37.6% | 4.0 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 10.6% | 8.6% | 11.2% | 2.0 pts worse than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 31.0% | 29.2% | 33.5% | 1.8 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 23.4% | 24.3% | 24.1% | 0.9 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Providence | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 12.5% | 11.2% | 16.3% | 1.3 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 17.3% | 19.6% | 17.8% | 2.3 pts better than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 28.2% | 20.7% | 27.0% | 7.5 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Providence | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 82.2% | 83.1% | 74.9% | 0.9 pts worse than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 67.7% | 73.3% | 57.3% | 5.6 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 82.0% | 82.5% | 73.3% | near state average |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Providence | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 18.4% | 16.6% | 18.6% | 1.8 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 38.0% | 33.8% | 37.3% | 4.2 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Providence County nationally on physical inactivity.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Providence County Uninsured Rate Higher Than State Benchmark
Health data brief for Providence County, Rhode Island.
Providence County has an uninsured rate of 6.1%, which is higher than the Rhode Island state average of 4.2% but remains lower than the national average of 10%. The county features a high concentration of mental health providers at 587 per 100,000 residents, a figure more than double the national median of 250. Residents report a poor or fair health rate of 17.1%, which is similar to the 17% national average. Life expectancy in the county is 78.2 years, lower than the state mark of 79.9 years while remaining higher than the national figure of 77 years. Additionally, there are 97 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, which is higher than the national median of 70. Explore state-level data.
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.