Where Watch Hill residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Watch Hill, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Watch Hill. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Watch Hill
Cancer and arthritis run high in Watch Hill
1 in 7 adults have had cancer (13.5%), vs 8.4% across Rhode Island. 1 in 3 adults have arthritis (32%), vs 25.4% across Rhode Island. In all, Watch Hill runs above Rhode Island on three of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Watch Hill keeps up with checkups
It beats Rhode Island on four of five routine checkups and screenings, including yearly checkups (88.3% vs 84.1%) and dentist visits (77.2% vs 71.2%). Checkups ↓
Watch Hill is an active town
Only 17.1% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 25.4% across Rhode Island. Habits ↓
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 Watch Hill’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Watch Hill adults…
Watch Hill runs below RI on 3 of 12 conditions and above it on 4. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Watch Hill adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Rhode Island.
Everyday habits, side by side with Rhode Island
Share of adults, with the Rhode Island figure marked.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
Care in and near Watch Hill
No hospital or community health center in Watch Hill 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 Watch Hill; ≈ 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).
How Watch Hill adults are doing
On 3 of 4 measures, Watch Hill does better than Rhode Island.
1 in 4 Watch Hill 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.
5.5% of Watch Hill adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 13.2% across Rhode Island.
Watch Hill and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Misquamicut | — | — | — | — |
Misquamicut: fewer than 1,000 residents. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Watch Hill adults live with a disability (Rhode Island 27.9%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Watch Hill
Why doesn’t Watch Hill have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Watch Hill.
What hospital is closest to Watch Hill?
Westerly Hospital in Westerly, 3.5 miles in a straight line from Watch Hill’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 Watch Hill?
2 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is WRHS Westerly Site in Westerly, 3.4 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Watch Hill.
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.