Bristol County
Rhode IslandFIPS 44001
Bristol County has no hospital. Residents must travel to neighboring counties for hospital care.
Health Snapshot
| Metric | Bristol County | State Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes Prevalence | 7.9% | 8.5% | ▼ |
| Adult Obesity | 25.6% | 28.7% | ▼ |
| Uninsured Rate | 3.5% | 4.2% | ▼ |
| PCPs per 10K | 20.1 | 10.9 | ▼ |
| Premature Death (YPLL) | 4,740.629 | — |
Source: County Health Rankings (2025)
Workforce Supply
Source: Area Health Resources File (AHRF) 2024-2025
CDC PLACES Health Indicators
| Indicator | Bristol County | State Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 9.7% | — | |
| Obesity | 25.6% | — | |
| Depression | 23.6% | — | |
| Frequent Mental Distress | 14.6% | — | |
| COPD | 5.9% | — | |
| Current Smoking | 10.0% | — | |
| Heart Disease | 6.0% | — | |
| Stroke | 2.9% | — | |
| High Blood Pressure | 32.2% | — | |
| Poor General Health | 13.7% | — | |
| Disability | 23.6% | — | |
| No Leisure Physical Activity | 18.8% | — | |
| Binge Drinking | 18.1% | — | |
| Uninsured | 4.9% | — |
Source: CDC PLACES 2023-2024. Values are age-adjusted prevalence (%).
Bristol County has no hospital. 1 of Rhode Island's counties are hospital deserts.
See all hospital deserts in Rhode IslandSocial Vulnerability Index
Source: CDC/ATSDR SVI 2022. Score 0-1; higher = more vulnerable.
Nearest Hospitals
Since Bristol County has no hospital, residents travel to nearby facilities.
| Hospital | County | Beds | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emma Pendleton Bradley Hospital | Providence | 60 | 7.2 mi |
| Rhode Island Hospital | Providence | 719 | 9.5 mi |
| Women & Infants Hospital of Rhode Island | Providence | 167 | 9.6 mi |
| Rhode Island Hospital - Transplant Center | Providence | 0 | 9.7 mi |
| Kent County Memorial Hospital | Kent | 359 | 9.9 mi |
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Data from CMS Provider of Services, County Health Rankings, CDC Social Vulnerability Index, HRSA Bureau of Health Workforce, AHRF 2024-2025, CDC PLACES 2023-2024, and UNC Sheps Center. Last updated: 2026-03-11.