Photo: Marcbela · Public domainWithin Rhode Island, West Warwick is healthier than 11% of graded towns
West Warwick trails Rhode Island on 2 of 32 measures CDC estimates, and leads on none.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 02893. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in West Warwick
Rhode Island sets a high bar
West Warwick is healthier than 50% of U.S. towns, but only 11% of the 38 Rhode Island towns we grade. Health Grade ↓
Every town around West Warwick scores healthier
All four graded neighbors are ahead of West Warwick’s B−, from Coventry (B+) to East Greenwich (A). Around town ↓
Smoking is more common in West Warwick
1 in 7 adults smoke cigarettes (15.2%), vs 11.6% across Rhode Island. Habits ↓
COPD runs high in West Warwick
1 in 13 adults have COPD (7.8%), vs 6.6% across Rhode Island. Conditions ↓
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 West Warwick’s likely range; West Warwick’s figures come from ZIP code 02893, which may reach past town lines; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C− to A−.
What’s behind West Warwick’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, West Warwick is healthier than 50% of U.S. towns, #34 of 38 in Rhode Island. Obesity holds the grade up (fewer adults with obesity than 60% of U.S. towns); mental distress pulls it down (better than 39%).
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). West Warwick’s median household income is $77,608; among the 10,806 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($58K–$97K), it’s healthier than 53%, about where its income would put it.
West Warwick and the towns around it
West Warwick’s Health Grade ranks 5th of 5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Warwick | B− | 34.8% | 12.1% | 15.2% | ZIP 02893 |
| Warwick | B+ | 33% | 12.1% | 12.8% | CDC place |
| Coventry | B+ | 33.2% | 11.8% | 13.2% | ZIP codes |
| Cranston | B+ | 31.2% | 10.7% | 10.8% | CDC place |
| East Greenwich | A | 29.6% | 10.6% | 9% | ZIP 02818 |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Everyday habits, side by side with Rhode Island
Share of adults, with the Rhode Island figure marked.
1.6 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
Out of every 100 West Warwick adults…
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Care in and near West Warwick
1 community health center in West Warwick, 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 West Warwick; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
Keeping up with care
Share of West Warwick adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Rhode Island.
How West Warwick adults are doing
About the same as Rhode Island on each measure.
1 in 3 West Warwick adults feel lonely. A hello is a start.
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Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
13.7% of West Warwick adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 13.2% across Rhode Island.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of West Warwick adults live with a disability (Rhode Island 27.9%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for West Warwick
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, West Warwick is better than Rhode Island on 0 and worse on 2; on the rest, the Rhode Island figure falls inside West Warwick’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | West Warwick | RI | U.S. | vs RI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 18.8%16.6–21.2 | 17.3% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 13.9%12.3–15.5 | 13.2% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 17.7%15.8–19.7 | 16.7% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 34.8%29.4–40 | 31.7% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 12.1%10.6–13.7 | 11.1% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 36.4%33.1–39.5 | 33.8% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 34.2%30.9–37.4 | 34.2% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 27.8%25.1–30.4 | 25.4% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 12.3%11–13.7 | 11.9% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 8.5%7.7–9.3 | 8.4% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 6.4%5.7–7.1 | 6.3% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 7.8%6.9–8.7 | 6.6% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 3.4%3.1–3.7 | 3.2% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 14%11.6–16.8 | 14.2% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 15.2%13.1–17.3 | 11.6% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 26.3%22.6–29.9 | 25.4% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 17.1%14.5–19.7 | 16.8% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 37.1%32.7–41.9 | 35% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 7.7%6.5–9.1 | 8.2% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 84.5%81.8–87 | 84.1% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 68.4%65.4–71.5 | 71.2% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 88%86.3–89.5 | 89.1% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 75.6%72.8–78.2 | 77.4% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 71.5%67.9–75.2 | 73.2% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 83%78.3–87.3 | 82.3% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 26.2%22.9–29.5 | 23.2% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 35.8%32–39.8 | 35% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 21.7%18.9–24.9 | 22% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 14.4%12.4–16.5 | 15.1% | 15% | About the same |
| Worried about keeping housing | 12.1%10.5–13.8 | 13.1% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 7.9%6.9–9.1 | 8% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 8%7.1–9.1 | 7.9% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 13.7%11.6–16 | 13.2% | 11.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 29.8%26.3–33.2 | 27.9% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 12.8%11.2–14.5 | 12.3% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 15.3%13.6–17.1 | 13.9% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 6.8%6.1–7.6 | 6.5% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 4.7%4.3–5.2 | 4.7% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 8.4%7.5–9.4 | 7.8% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.7%3.3–4 | 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 West Warwick
Is West Warwick a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, West Warwick is healthier than 50% of U.S. towns: ≈ B− for health, #34 of 38 in Rhode Island. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 53%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in West Warwick?
CDC estimates 34.8% of adults have obesity, likely between 29.4% and 40%, against 31.7% across Rhode Island and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to West Warwick?
Kent County Memorial Hospital in Warwick, 2.8 miles in a straight line from West Warwick’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in West Warwick have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 7.7% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 6.5–9.1%), 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 West Warwick more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C− to A−.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in West Warwick.
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.