Photo: Quintin Soloviev · CC BY 4.0Where Kingston residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Kingston, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Kingston. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Kingston
Mental distress runs high in Kingston
1 in 4 adults are in frequent mental distress (24.8%), vs 16.7% across Rhode Island. Depression is above the state too: 29.7%, vs 23.2% across Rhode Island. Mind & connection ↓
Binge drinking is the habit Kingston doesn’t win on
22.2% of adults binge drink, vs 16.8% across Rhode Island, even though fewer of them smoke and more of them exercise. Habits ↓
Diabetes and heart disease are less common in Kingston
Kingston runs below Rhode Island on nine chronic conditions, most of all diabetes (2.5% vs 11.1%), heart disease (1.7% vs 6.3%) and stroke (0.9% vs 3.2%). A young population is part of it: only 4% of residents are 65 or older (Rhode Island 19%). Conditions ↓
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 Kingston’s likely range.
How Kingston adults are doing
On 3 of 4 measures, Kingston runs above Rhode Island.
2 in 5 Kingston 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 Kingston adults…
Kingston runs below RI on 10 of 12 conditions and above it on 1. Tap one to see it as people.
Only 4% of Kingston residents are 65 or older, vs 19% across Rhode Island. Heart disease, COPD and arthritis run low partly because the town is young.
Everyday habits, side by side with Rhode Island
Share of adults, with the Rhode Island figure marked.
2.2 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
Care in and near Kingston
No hospital or community health center in Kingston 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 Kingston; ≈ 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 Kingston 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.
12.6% of Kingston adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 13.2% across Rhode Island.
Kingston 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wakefield-Peace Dale | — | — | — | — |
Wakefield-Peace Dale: 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 Kingston adults live with a disability (Rhode Island 27.9%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Kingston
Why doesn’t Kingston have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Kingston.
What hospital is closest to Kingston?
South County Hospital in Wakefield, 3.2 miles in a straight line from Kingston’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 Kingston?
3 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Thundermist South County in Wakefield, 2.6 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Kingston.
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.