Photo: Juliancolton · Public domainWhere Misquamicut residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Misquamicut, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Misquamicut. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Misquamicut
Cancer, heart disease and arthritis run high in Misquamicut
1 in 6 adults have had cancer (15.6%), about twice the Rhode Island rate. 1 in 11 adults have heart disease (9%), vs 6.3% across Rhode Island. Arthritis is also above the state: 36.1%, vs 25.4% across Rhode Island. In all, Misquamicut runs above Rhode Island on six of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 63% of residents are 65 or older (Rhode Island 19%), and cancer, heart disease and arthritis are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
Misquamicut keeps up with checkups
It beats Rhode Island on four of five routine checkups and screenings, including yearly checkups (89.9% vs 84.1%) and dentist visits (78.7% vs 71.2%). Checkups ↓
Misquamicut adults report less loneliness
Loneliness (24.1% vs 35%), frequent mental distress (10.4% vs 16.7%), lack of emotional support (14.8% vs 22%) and depression (18.7% vs 23.2%) 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 Misquamicut’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Misquamicut adults…
Misquamicut runs below RI on 4 of 12 conditions and above it on 6. Tap one to see it as people.
Misquamicut is an older town: 63% of residents are 65 or older, vs 19% across Rhode Island. Heart disease, arthritis and stroke rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Misquamicut as about how healthy they are.
Keeping up with care
Share of Misquamicut adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Rhode Island.
How Misquamicut adults are doing
On 4 of 4 measures, Misquamicut does better than Rhode Island.
1 in 4 Misquamicut 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.
Care in and near Misquamicut
No hospital or community health center in Misquamicut 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 Misquamicut; ≈ 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.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
5.2% of Misquamicut adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 13.2% across Rhode Island.
Misquamicut and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Watch Hill | — | — | — | — | |
| Westerly | — | — | — | — |
Watch Hill: fewer than 1,000 residents. 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 Misquamicut adults live with a disability (Rhode Island 27.9%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Misquamicut
Why doesn’t Misquamicut have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Misquamicut.
What hospital is closest to Misquamicut?
Westerly Hospital in Westerly, 3.0 miles in a straight line from Misquamicut’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 Misquamicut?
2 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is WRHS Westerly Site in Westerly, 2.9 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Misquamicut.
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.