Photo: Marcbela · Public domainWithin Rhode Island, Warren is healthier than 35% of graded towns
Warren differs from Rhode Island on 8 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 6 better, 2 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 02885. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Warren
Rhode Island sets a high bar
Warren is healthier than 78% of U.S. towns, but only 35% of the 38 Rhode Island towns we grade. Health Grade ↓
Cancer runs high in Warren
1 in 10 adults have had cancer (10.3%), vs 8.4% across Rhode Island. Age is part of it: 25% of residents are 65 or older (Rhode Island 19%), and cancer is more common later in life. Conditions ↓
Fewer Warren adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below Rhode Island. 1 in 9 adults worry about having enough food, vs 1 in 7 adults statewide. Everyday needs ↓
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 Warren’s likely range; Warren’s figures come from ZIP code 02885, which may reach past town lines; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B− to A.
What’s behind Warren’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Warren is healthier than 78% of U.S. towns, #25 of 38 in Rhode Island. All seven estimates beat the typical U.S. town. The strongest is obesity (fewer adults with obesity than 90% of towns); the weakest is physical distress, still better than 68%.
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). Warren’s median household income is $90,729; among the 9,873 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($68K–$113K), it’s healthier than 80%, about where its income would put it.
Out of every 100 Warren adults…
Warren runs below RI on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 2. Tap one to see it as people.
Warren is an older town: 25% of residents are 65 or older, vs 19% across Rhode Island. Arthritis and cancer rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Warren as about how healthy they are.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
9.8% of Warren adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 13.2% across Rhode Island.
Care in and near Warren
1 community health center in Warren, 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 Warren; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
Everyday habits, side by side with Rhode Island
Share of adults, with the Rhode Island figure marked.
6.7 miles of trails across 6 parks and preserves
Keeping up with care
Share of Warren adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Rhode Island.
How Warren adults are doing
About the same as Rhode Island on each measure.
1 in 3 Warren 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.
Warren and the towns around it
Warren’s Health Grade ranks 4th of 4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Warren | A− | 27.6% | 10.9% | 12.8% | ZIP 02885 |
| Bristol | A | 25.1% | 9.7% | 10.1% | ZIP 02809 |
| Barrington | A+ | 24.5% | 9.1% | 7.9% | ZIP 02806 |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Warren adults live with a disability (Rhode Island 27.9%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Warren
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Warren is better than Rhode Island on 6 and worse on 2; on the rest, the Rhode Island figure falls inside Warren’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Warren | RI | U.S. | vs RI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 16.3%13.8–18.8 | 17.3% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 13%11.3–14.7 | 13.2% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 15.6%13.7–17.6 | 16.7% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 27.6%22.1–33.4 | 31.7% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 10.9%9.3–12.5 | 11.1% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 34.8%30.9–38.5 | 33.8% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 36%32–40 | 34.2% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 28.7%25.5–31.9 | 25.4% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 11.2%9.9–12.6 | 11.9% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 10.3%9.3–11.4 | 8.4% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 6.7%5.9–7.6 | 6.3% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 7.2%6.2–8.4 | 6.6% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 3.4%3–3.8 | 3.2% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 10.2%8.1–12.6 | 14.2% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 12.8%10.6–15.1 | 11.6% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 22.1%18.2–26.1 | 25.4% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 17.6%14.7–20.8 | 16.8% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 33.2%28–38.8 | 35% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 6.2%5–7.5 | 8.2% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 85.9%83.1–88.4 | 84.1% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 71.4%68.2–74.8 | 71.2% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 89.9%88.3–91.4 | 89.1% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 77.7%74.6–80.6 | 77.4% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 74.3%70.1–78.4 | 73.2% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 82%76.1–87.2 | 82.3% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 24.2%20.8–27.9 | 23.2% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 31.8%27.3–36.5 | 35% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 20.8%17.6–24.2 | 22% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 10.7%8.7–12.8 | 15.1% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 9.2%7.6–10.8 | 13.1% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 6%5–7.1 | 8% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 6.1%5.2–7 | 7.9% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 9.8%7.9–11.8 | 13.2% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 26.7%23–30.5 | 27.9% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 12.2%10.4–14.2 | 12.3% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 13.1%11.3–15 | 13.9% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 7.1%6.2–8.1 | 6.5% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 4.1%3.6–4.6 | 4.7% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 7.4%6.4–8.5 | 7.8% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.2%2.8–3.7 | 3.5% | 3.8% | About the same |
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 Warren
Is Warren a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Warren is healthier than 78% of U.S. towns: A− for health, #25 of 38 in Rhode Island. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 80%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Warren?
CDC estimates 27.6% of adults have obesity, likely between 22.1% and 33.4%, against 31.7% across Rhode Island and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Warren?
Saint Anne's Hospital in Fall River, 5.6 miles in a straight line from Warren’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in Warren have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 6.2% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 5–7.5%), 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 Warren more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B− to A.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Warren.
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.