Photo: JERRYE & ROY KLOTZ. M.D. · CC BY-SA 4.0Where Bradford residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Bradford, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Bradford. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Bradford
Bradford is an active town
Only 15.5% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 25.4% across Rhode Island. Habits ↓
Diabetes and stroke are less common in Bradford
Bradford runs below Rhode Island on four chronic conditions, most of all diabetes (7.4% vs 11.1%), stroke (2.4% vs 3.2%) and COPD (5% vs 6.6%). A young population is part of it: only 14% of residents are 65 or older (Rhode Island 19%). Conditions ↓
Fewer Bradford adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below Rhode Island. 1 in 13 adults worry about having enough food, vs 1 in 7 adults statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Written from the CDC, Medicare and HRSA data on this page. CDC PLACES 2025 release: modeled estimates for adults, not counts; “higher” and “lower” mean the Rhode Island figure falls outside Bradford’s likely range.
Everyday habits, side by side with Rhode Island
Share of adults, with the Rhode Island figure marked.
2.7 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
Out of every 100 Bradford adults…
Bradford runs below RI on 6 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
6.8% of Bradford adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 13.2% across Rhode Island.
Care in and near Bradford
No hospital or community health center in Bradford itself. These are the nearest.
Hospitals: Medicare overall star ratings, 1–5. Community health centers charge on a sliding scale by income. Distances are straight-line from the center of Bradford; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas (a “population” designation covers specific residents, such as those with low incomes).
Keeping up with care
Share of Bradford adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Rhode Island.
How Bradford adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Bradford does better than Rhode Island.
3 in 10 Bradford adults feel lonely. A hello is a start.
Groups are the easiest way in: a walking group, a book club, your street.
If you or someone you know is struggling, call or text 988, the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. It’s free, confidential and open 24/7.
Bradford and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Nearby towns are shaded from CDC’s estimates for their ZIP codes, or CDC’s own figure for cities and villages.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Westerly | A | 28.1% | 9.7% | 10.7% | ZIP codes |
| Hopkinton | A | 29.3% | 9.5% | 12% | ZIP codes |
| Westerly | — | — | — | — | |
| Charlestown | A | 28.9% | 10.5% | 11% | ZIP 02813 |
Westerly: a Census-designated place inside a larger town, graded as part of it. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Bradford adults live with a disability (Rhode Island 27.9%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Bradford
Why doesn’t Bradford have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Bradford.
What hospital is closest to Bradford?
Westerly Hospital in Westerly, 3.6 miles in a straight line from Bradford’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Bradford?
3 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is WRHS Westerly Site in Westerly, 3.7 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Bradford.
Health estimates: CDC PLACES: Local Data for Better Health, 2025 release. The Rhode Island figure combines its counties, weighted by adult population. Hospitals and star ratings: Medicare Care Compare (CMS). Health centers and shortage areas: HRSA. Ages: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey. Town boundaries: U.S. Census Bureau. This page isn’t medical advice. In an emergency, call 911.