Photo: Mark12211 · Public domainWhere Weekapaug residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Weekapaug, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Weekapaug. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Weekapaug
Cancer, arthritis and heart disease run high in Weekapaug
1 in 7 adults have had cancer (13.6%), vs 8.4% across Rhode Island. 1 in 3 adults have arthritis (32.8%), vs 25.4% across Rhode Island. Heart disease is also above the state: 7.9%, vs 6.3% across Rhode Island. In all, Weekapaug runs above Rhode Island on five of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 29% of residents are 65 or older (Rhode Island 19%), and cancer, arthritis and heart disease are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
Weekapaug keeps up with checkups
It beats Rhode Island on four of five routine checkups and screenings, including yearly checkups (88.7% vs 84.1%) and dentist visits (78.3% vs 71.2%). Checkups ↓
Weekapaug adults report less loneliness
Loneliness (24.7% vs 35%), frequent mental distress (11.3% vs 16.7%), lack of emotional support (15.4% vs 22%) and depression (19.7% 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 Weekapaug’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Weekapaug adults…
Weekapaug runs below RI on 3 of 12 conditions and above it on 5. Tap one to see it as people.
Weekapaug is an older town: 29% of residents are 65 or older, vs 19% across Rhode Island. Heart disease, arthritis and cancer rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Weekapaug as about how healthy they are.
Keeping up with care
Share of Weekapaug adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Rhode Island.
How Weekapaug adults are doing
On 4 of 4 measures, Weekapaug does better than Rhode Island.
1 in 4 Weekapaug 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 Weekapaug
No hospital or community health center in Weekapaug 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 Weekapaug; ≈ 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.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
5.6% of Weekapaug adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 13.2% across Rhode Island.
Weekapaug and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Westerly | — | — | — | — |
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 Weekapaug adults live with a disability (Rhode Island 27.9%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Weekapaug
Why doesn’t Weekapaug have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Weekapaug.
What hospital is closest to Weekapaug?
Westerly Hospital in Westerly, 3.7 miles in a straight line from Weekapaug’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 Weekapaug?
2 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is WRHS Westerly Site in Westerly, 3.8 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Weekapaug.
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.