Photo: John Phelan · CC BY-SA 4.0Where Narragansett Pier residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Narragansett Pier, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Narragansett Pier. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Narragansett Pier
Cancer, heart disease and arthritis run high in Narragansett Pier
1 in 8 adults have had cancer (12.3%), vs 8.4% across Rhode Island. 1 in 11 adults have heart disease (8.7%), vs 6.3% across Rhode Island. Arthritis is also above the state: 32.9%, vs 25.4% across Rhode Island. In all, Narragansett Pier runs above Rhode Island on six of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 31% of residents are 65 or older (Rhode Island 19%), and cancer, heart disease and arthritis are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Narragansett Pier, and more people treating it
39.7% of adults have high blood pressure (Rhode Island 33.8%), but 82.7% of them take medicine for it, vs 77.4% statewide. Checkups ↓
Narragansett Pier keeps up with checkups
It beats Rhode Island on four of five routine checkups and screenings, including yearly checkups (87.5% vs 84.1%) and dentist visits (74.6% vs 71.2%). Checkups ↓
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 Narragansett Pier’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Narragansett Pier adults…
Narragansett Pier runs below RI on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 7. Tap one to see it as people.
Narragansett Pier is an older town: 31% of residents are 65 or older, vs 19% across Rhode Island. Heart disease, COPD and arthritis rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Narragansett Pier as about how healthy they are.
Keeping up with care
Share of Narragansett Pier adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Rhode Island.
Care in and near Narragansett Pier
1 community health center in Narragansett Pier, 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 Narragansett Pier; ≈ 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.
3.4 miles of trails across 3 parks and preserves
How Narragansett Pier adults are doing
On 3 of 4 measures, Narragansett Pier does better than Rhode Island.
1 in 4 Narragansett Pier 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.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
9.7% of Narragansett Pier adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 13.2% across Rhode Island.
Narragansett Pier 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Kingstown | A | 27.2% | 9.1% | 9.1% | ZIP codes |
| Narragansett | A | 27.6% | 10.2% | 9.3% | ZIP codes |
| 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 Narragansett Pier adults live with a disability (Rhode Island 27.9%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Narragansett Pier
Why doesn’t Narragansett Pier have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Narragansett Pier.
What hospital is closest to Narragansett Pier?
South County Hospital in Wakefield, 1.7 miles in a straight line from Narragansett Pier’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 Narragansett Pier?
4 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Thundermist Health Center of South County - Pediatrics in Narragansett, 1.0 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Narragansett Pier.
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.