Providence County
Rhode IslandFIPS 44007
Pop. 660,74114 HospitalsSVI 0.81RUCC 1 (Metro)PC HPSADental HPSAMH HPSA
Health Snapshot
| Metric | Providence County | State Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes Prevalence | 10.7% | 8.5% | ▲ |
| Adult Obesity | 32.4% | 28.7% | ▲ |
| Uninsured Rate | 6.1% | 4.2% | ▲ |
| PCPs per 10K | 9.7 | 10.9 | ▲ |
| Premature Death (YPLL) | 7,035.866 | — |
Source: County Health Rankings (2025)
Workforce Supply
618
Primary Care Physicians
93.5 per 100k
1,558
NPs & PAs
235.8 per 100k
398
Dentists
2,025
Hospital Beds
3.1 per 1,000
$12,234.45
Medicare Per Capita
1835.0%
Readmission Rate
Source: Area Health Resources File (AHRF) 2024-2025
CDC PLACES Health Indicators
| Indicator | Providence County | State Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 11.6% | — | |
| Obesity | 33.5% | — | |
| Depression | 23.6% | — | |
| Frequent Mental Distress | 18.6% | — | |
| COPD | 6.7% | — | |
| Current Smoking | 12.7% | — | |
| Heart Disease | 6.1% | — | |
| Stroke | 3.2% | — | |
| High Blood Pressure | 32.6% | — | |
| Poor General Health | 20.0% | — | |
| Disability | 30.7% | — | |
| No Leisure Physical Activity | 29.3% | — | |
| Binge Drinking | 16.4% | — | |
| Uninsured | 10.7% | — |
Source: CDC PLACES 2023-2024. Values are age-adjusted prevalence (%).
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Social Vulnerability Index
Overall0.81
Socioeconomic Status0.68
Household Composition & Disability0.59
Minority Status & Language0.80
Housing Type & Transportation0.92
Source: CDC/ATSDR SVI 2022. Score 0-1; higher = more vulnerable.
Health Professional Shortage Areas
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Source: HRSA Bureau of Health Workforce
Hospitals in Providence County
| Hospital | City | Beds | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Butler Hospital | Providence | 143 | |
| Eleanor Slater Hospital | Cranston | 250 | |
| Emma Pendleton Bradley Hospital | East Providence | 60 | |
| Encompass Health Rehab Hospital of Johnston | Johnston | 50 | |
| Landmark Medical Center | Woonsocket | 214 | |
| Our Lady of Fatima Hospital | North Providence | 312 | |
| Rehabilitation Hospital of Rhode Island | North Smithfield | 40 | |
| Rhode Island Hospital | Providence | 719 | |
| Rhode Island Hospital - Transplant Center | Providence | 0 | |
| Roger Williams Medical Center | Providence | 220 | |
| The Miriam Hospital | Providence | 247 | |
| Va Hosp | Providence | 370 | |
| Veterans Affairs Medical Center | Providence | 78 | |
| Women & Infants Hospital of Rhode Island | Providence | 167 |
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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.