Westerly, RI health
Westerly differs from Rhode Island on 14 of 40 measures. It has fewer adults facing housing insecurity (7.8% vs 13.1%) and fewer adults facing food insecurity (9.2% vs 15.1%). Where it trails the state: more adults who have had cancer (10.7% vs 8.4%).
CDC PLACES 2025 · adults 18+ · ZIP codes 02891, 02808How Westerly compares with Rhode Island
Each theme counts how many of its measures are better, worse or too close to call against the state. Tap one to jump to it.
Chronic conditions
Habits
Care & screenings
Mind & connection
Everyday needs
Disability
Out of every 100 Westerly adults…
Bars show Westerly; the black tick is Rhode Island. Tap a condition to see it as people.
Everyday habits, side by side with the state
RI 25.4%
RI 35%
RI 16.8%
RI 11.6%
Keeping up with care
Share of Westerly adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Rhode Island.
How Westerly adults are doing
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
8.5% of Westerly adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 13.2% across Rhode Island.
Living with a disability
of Westerly adults live with a disability (Rhode Island 27.9%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Black tick: Rhode Island. Shown without a better/worse judgment.
Westerly and the towns around it
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Obesity
Care nearby
Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas (a “population” designation covers specific residents, such as those with low incomes). Hospitals: Medicare overall star ratings, 1–5. Distances are straight-line from the center of Westerly. Nearby towns are shaded from CDC's estimates for their ZIP codes, or CDC's own figure for cities and villages.
All 40 measures for Westerly
| Measure | Westerly | Margin | Rhode Island | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chronic conditions | ||||
| High blood pressure | 35.1% | 31.6–38.3% | 33.8% | about the same |
| High cholesterol | 35.7% | 32–39.1% | 34.2% | about the same |
| Obesity | 28.1% | 23.2–33% | 31.7% | about the same |
| Arthritis | 28.7% | 25.7–31.5% | 25.4% | worse |
| Depression | 21.7% | 18.6–24.6% | 23.2% | about the same |
| Lost all teeth (65+) | 10.3% | 8.2–12.5% | 14.2% | better |
| Asthma | 10.9% | 9.6–12.1% | 11.9% | about the same |
| Cancer (not skin) | 10.7% | 9.7–11.6% | 8.4% | worse |
| Diabetes | 9.7% | 8.4–11.1% | 11.1% | about the same |
| COPD | 6.8% | 5.9–7.8% | 6.6% | about the same |
| Heart disease | 6.8% | 6.1–7.6% | 6.3% | about the same |
| Stroke | 3.3% | 3–3.7% | 3.2% | about the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 10.7% | 8.9–12.5% | 11.6% | about the same |
| Binge drink | 16.5% | 13.9–19.1% | 16.8% | about the same |
| Get no exercise | 19.5% | 16.5–22.8% | 25.4% | better |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 32.4% | 27.8–37.5% | 35% | about the same |
| Care & screenings | ||||
| Yearly checkup | 85.9% | 83.2–88% | 84.1% | about the same |
| Dentist visit | 73.8% | 70.7–76.9% | 71.2% | about the same |
| Cholesterol check | 90.8% | 89.3–92.2% | 89.1% | better |
| Colon screening | 76.4% | 72.5–80% | 73.2% | about the same |
| Mammogram | 83.3% | 78.1–87.7% | 82.3% | about the same |
| Taking BP meds | 79.4% | 76.4–81.9% | 77.4% | about the same |
| No health insurance | 5.3% | 4.3–6.3% | 8.2% | better |
| Mind & connection | ||||
| Feel lonely | 28.5% | 24.8–32.1% | 35% | better |
| Lack emotional support | 18.5% | 15.8–21.2% | 22% | better |
| Frequent mental distress | 14.3% | 12.6–16% | 16.7% | better |
| Fair or poor health | 14.2% | 12.4–16.4% | 17.3% | better |
| Frequent physical distress | 12.1% | 10.6–13.7% | 13.2% | about the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Food insecurity | 9.2% | 7.6–10.9% | 15.1% | better |
| Housing insecurity | 7.8% | 6.6–9.2% | 13.1% | better |
| Utility shut-off threat | 5.3% | 4.6–6.2% | 8% | better |
| No reliable transportation | 5.5% | 4.8–6.3% | 7.9% | better |
| Receive SNAP | 8.5% | 7–10.1% | 13.2% | |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 25% | 21.9–28.3% | 27.9% | |
| Walking or climbing stairs | 11.3% | 9.7–12.9% | 12.3% | |
| Thinking or memory | 11.6% | 10.1–13.2% | 13.9% | |
| Hearing | 7.3% | 6.4–8.2% | 6.5% | |
| Vision | 3.9% | 3.5–4.4% | 4.7% | |
| Dressing or bathing | 3% | 2.7–3.4% | 3.5% | |
| Errands alone | 6.9% | 6–7.8% | 7.8% | |
How CDC estimates town health
CDC PLACES: Local Data for Better Health, 2025 release. The Rhode Island figure combines its counties, weighted by adult population.
Health estimates: CDC PLACES. Hospitals and star ratings: Medicare Care Compare (CMS). Health centers and shortage areas: HRSA. Town boundaries: U.S. Census Bureau.