Photo: Jennifer · CC BY-SA 4.0Where Carolina residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Carolina, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Carolina. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Carolina
Carolina is an active town
Only 17.4% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 25.4% across Rhode Island. Habits ↓
Cancer runs high in Carolina
1 in 9 adults have had cancer (10.7%), vs 8.4% across Rhode Island. Conditions ↓
Carolina adults report less loneliness
Loneliness (27.5% vs 35%), frequent mental distress (13.5% vs 16.7%) and lack of emotional support (18.1% vs 22%) all run below Rhode Island. Mind & connection ↓
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 Carolina’s likely range.
Everyday habits, side by side with Rhode Island
Share of adults, with the Rhode Island figure marked.
How Carolina adults are doing
On 3 of 4 measures, Carolina does better than Rhode Island.
1 in 4 Carolina 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.
Out of every 100 Carolina adults…
Carolina runs below RI on 2 of 12 conditions and above it on 1. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Carolina
No hospital or community health center in Carolina 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 Carolina; ≈ 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 Carolina adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Rhode Island.
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 Carolina adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 13.2% across Rhode Island.
Carolina 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlestown | A | 28.9% | 10.5% | 11% | ZIP 02813 |
| Richmond | A+ | 27.7% | 8.3% | 9.9% | ZIP codes |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Carolina adults live with a disability (Rhode Island 27.9%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Carolina
Why doesn’t Carolina have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Carolina.
What hospital is closest to Carolina?
South County Hospital in Wakefield, 8.4 miles in a straight line from Carolina’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 Carolina?
3 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Wood River Health Services in Hope Valley, 4.8 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Carolina.
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.