Washington County Health Data
Washington County, Rhode Island
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
98/100
Excellent
Life Expectancy
80.3 yr
Uninsured Rate
3.7%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
80.3 yr
State avg 79.9 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
3.7%
State avg 4.2%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
82
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
381
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
11.4%
State avg 13.3%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
22.3
per 100K residentsCDC: 81.9 per 100K
Dentists
11.5
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
11.5
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 Washington County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Washington | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 28.0% | 29.7% | 37.6% | 1.7 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 7.1% | 8.6% | 11.2% | 1.5 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 27.8% | 29.2% | 33.5% | 1.4 pts better than state |
| Depression | 23.4% | 24.3% | 24.1% | 0.9 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Washington | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 10.4% | 11.2% | 16.3% | 0.8 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 20.0% | 19.6% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 16.8% | 20.7% | 27.0% | 3.9 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Washington | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 83.2% | 83.1% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 76.7% | 73.3% | 57.3% | 3.4 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 80.6% | 82.5% | 73.3% | 1.9 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Washington | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 15.7% | 16.6% | 18.6% | 0.9 pts better than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 32.3% | 33.8% | 37.3% | 1.5 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Washington County nationally on physical inactivity.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Washington County Reports Low Rate of Residents in Poor Health
Health data brief for Washington County, Rhode Island.
In Washington County, 11.4% of residents report being in poor or fair health, a rate that is notably lower than the national average of 17%. The county also shows an uninsured rate of 3.7%, which is lower than the Rhode Island state average of 4.2% and the national 10% average. Life expectancy in the county is 80.3 years, which is higher than both the state average of 79.9 years and the national average of 77 years. Access to care includes 82 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, exceeding the national median of 70. Mental health provider availability is 381 per 100,000, higher than 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.