Providence County

Rhode IslandFIPS 44007

Pop. 660,74114 HospitalsSVI 0.81RUCC 1 (Metro)PC HPSADental HPSAMH HPSA

Health Snapshot

MetricProvidence CountyState Avg 
Diabetes Prevalence10.7%8.5%
Adult Obesity32.4%28.7%
Uninsured Rate6.1%4.2%
PCPs per 10K9.710.9
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

IndicatorProvidence CountyState Avg 
Diabetes11.6%
Obesity33.5%
Depression23.6%
Frequent Mental Distress18.6%
COPD6.7%
Current Smoking12.7%
Heart Disease6.1%
Stroke3.2%
High Blood Pressure32.6%
Poor General Health20.0%
Disability30.7%
No Leisure Physical Activity29.3%
Binge Drinking16.4%
Uninsured10.7%

Source: CDC PLACES 2023-2024. Values are age-adjusted prevalence (%).

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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Primary Care
Designated Shortage Area
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Dental Health
Designated Shortage Area
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Mental Health
Designated Shortage Area

Source: HRSA Bureau of Health Workforce

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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.