Photo: John Phelan · CC BY-SA 3.0Within Rhode Island, East Providence is healthier than 14% of graded towns
East Providence trails Rhode Island on 6 of 32 measures CDC estimates, and leads on none.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for East Providence. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in East Providence
Rhode Island sets a high bar
East Providence is healthier than 54% of U.S. towns, but only 14% of the 38 Rhode Island towns we grade. Health Grade ↓
COPD and stroke run high in East Providence
1 in 13 adults have COPD (7.9%), vs 6.6% across Rhode Island. 1 in 27 adults have had a stroke (3.7%), vs 3.2% across Rhode Island. Conditions ↓
Health varies a lot right around East Providence
Grades next door run from Barrington (A+) to Pawtucket (C). East Providence is a B−. Around town ↓
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 East Providence’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C to A−.
What’s behind East Providence’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, East Providence is healthier than 54% of U.S. towns, #33 of 38 in Rhode Island. Obesity holds the grade up (fewer adults with obesity than 74% of U.S. towns); mental distress pulls it down (better than 35%).
Health estimates follow income closely across the country: towns with higher household incomes usually score higher (a correlation of 0.77 across 21,157 graded towns). East Providence’s median household income is $75,912; among the 10,830 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($57K–$95K), it’s healthier than 60%, about where its income would put it.
Out of every 100 East Providence adults…
East Providence runs above RI on 5 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
East Providence and the towns around it
East Providence’s Health Grade ranks 5th of 7 graded towns around it.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Providence | B− | 32.4% | 11.7% | 12.8% | CDC place |
| Providence | C+ | 34.4% | 11.5% | 12.1% | CDC place |
| Barrington | A+ | 24.5% | 9.1% | 7.9% | ZIP 02806 |
| Warwick | B+ | 33% | 12.1% | 12.8% | CDC place |
| Pawtucket | C | 35.6% | 12.2% | 14.6% | CDC place |
| Cranston | B+ | 31.2% | 10.7% | 10.8% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Care in and near East Providence
1 community health center in East Providence, plus the nearest just outside it.
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 East Providence; ≈ 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).
Everyday habits, side by side with Rhode Island
Share of adults, with the Rhode Island figure marked.
16 miles of trails across 11 parks and preserves
Keeping up with care
Share of East Providence adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Rhode Island.
How East Providence adults are doing
About the same as Rhode Island on each measure.
4 in 10 East Providence adults feel lonely. A hello is a start.
Groups are the easiest way in: a walking group, a book club, your street.
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Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
14.4% of East Providence adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 13.2% across Rhode Island.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of East Providence adults live with a disability (Rhode Island 27.9%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for East Providence
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, East Providence is better than Rhode Island on 0 and worse on 6; on the rest, the Rhode Island figure falls inside East Providence’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | East Providence | RI | U.S. | vs RI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 18.5%16.8–20.5 | 17.3% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 14.7%13.4–16.3 | 13.2% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 17.9%16.3–19.7 | 16.7% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 32.4%27.8–37.2 | 31.7% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 11.7%10.4–13 | 11.1% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 35.7%32.7–38.6 | 33.8% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 35.7%32.6–38.8 | 34.2% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 28%25.6–30.5 | 25.4% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 13.1%11.9–14.5 | 11.9% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 9.2%8.5–10 | 8.4% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 7.2%6.5–7.9 | 6.3% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 7.9%7.1–8.8 | 6.6% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 3.7%3.4–4 | 3.2% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 12.6%10.6–14.8 | 14.2% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 12.8%11.3–14.5 | 11.6% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 27.4%24.3–31 | 25.4% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 15.9%13.9–18 | 16.8% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 36.6%32.3–41.1 | 35% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 7.3%6.3–8.4 | 8.2% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 84.3%82–86.5 | 84.1% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 68.7%65.6–71.6 | 71.2% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 89.9%88.6–91.1 | 89.1% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 79.3%76.9–81.4 | 77.4% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 73.8%70.3–77 | 73.2% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 83.5%79.2–87.2 | 82.3% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 24.5%21.7–27.4 | 23.2% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 36.6%33.2–40.1 | 35% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 23.1%20.6–25.9 | 22% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 15.7%14.2–17.4 | 15.1% | 15% | About the same |
| Worried about keeping housing | 13.4%12–15 | 13.1% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 8.4%7.4–9.5 | 8% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 8.2%7.3–9.1 | 7.9% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 14.4%12.5–16.4 | 13.2% | 11.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 31%28.1–34.1 | 27.9% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 14.6%13.1–16.2 | 12.3% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 14.9%13.5–16.5 | 13.9% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 7.3%6.6–8.1 | 6.5% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 5.1%4.6–5.5 | 4.7% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 9%8.2–10 | 7.8% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.9%3.6–4.3 | 3.5% | 3.8% | Higher |
Each figure is the share of adults 18+ unless the label says otherwise; small numbers after it are CDC’s likely range (95% interval). “About the same” means the Rhode Island figure falls inside that range.
Questions about health in East Providence
Is East Providence a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, East Providence is healthier than 54% of U.S. towns: ≈ B− for health, #33 of 38 in Rhode Island. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 60%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in East Providence?
CDC estimates 32.4% of adults have obesity, likely between 27.8% and 37.2%, against 31.7% across Rhode Island and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to East Providence?
Women & Infants Hospital of Rhode Island in Providence, 2.8 miles in a straight line from East Providence’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
How many people in East Providence have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 7.3% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 6.3–8.4%), against 8.2% across Rhode Island.
How accurate are these numbers?
They’re modeled estimates: CDC applies national survey answers to each area’s age, sex, race and education mix, so they describe who lives in East Providence more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C to A−.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in East Providence.
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. The Health Grade is our own summary of CDC’s estimates, not an official rating. 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.