Health Profile of Woonsocket, Rhode Island
Woonsocket Health Score
The Map AI Health Index is a score that reflects local life expectancy, disease rates, healthcare access, and physical environment to help you quickly compare the overall health and well-being of different areas.
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B
Woonsocket Around average
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | Woonsocket | Rhode Island Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 75.6 | 79.9 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 6.3% | 4.4% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 17.7% | 11.6% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in Woonsocket is 75.6 years, about 4.2 years shorter than the Rhode Island average of 79.9 years. The uninsured rate is 6.3%, higher than the Rhode Island average of 4.4%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 17.7% of residents, higher than the Rhode Island average of 11.6%.
Population by Age
Older residents
14,304 residents in Woonsocket are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 898 243 men · 655 women
- 75–84 2,009 758 men · 1,252 women
- 65–74 3,444 1,642 men · 1,802 women
- 50–64 7,953 3,725 men · 4,228 women
Younger residents
9,746 residents in Woonsocket are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 2,571 1,366 boys · 1,205 girls
- 7–12 2,611 1,455 boys · 1,156 girls
- 3–7 2,471 1,275 boys · 1,196 girls
- 0–3 2,093 1,018 boys · 1,075 girls
About 2,771 residents in Woonsocket (6.4% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 75.6 years.
The highlighted slice of the age axis is the share of residents older than the life-expectancy mark.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Woonsocket | Rhode Island Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 11.4% | 9.0% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 5.8% | 7.0% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 7.1% | 6.0% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 33.9% | 27.6% | 34.3% |
The rate of diabetes in Woonsocket is about 27% higher than in Rhode Island. The rate of obesity in Woonsocket is about 23% higher than in Rhode Island. The rate of heart disease in Woonsocket is about 18% higher than in Rhode Island.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Woonsocket | Rhode Island Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 20.7% | 14.8% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 15.9% | 17.7% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 31.2% | 19.1% | 25.1% |
The rate of sedentary lifestyle in Woonsocket is about 63% higher than in Rhode Island. The rate of smoking in Woonsocket is about 40% higher than in Rhode Island.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 69,265 cigarettes a day, 2.1 million a month, or 25.3 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 761,917 minutes a day and 278.1 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Woonsocket is 75.6 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.02 lifetimes a day, or 6.99 lifetimes a year.
* Source: Shaw M, Mitchell R, Dorling D. "Time for a smoke? One cigarette reduces your life by 11 minutes." BMJ. 2000;320:53.
Illustrative only. This is not an estimate of how many people actually die from smoking each day or year - it's a rough, order-of-magnitude comparison meant to help grasp the scale of smoking in this area. We take no responsibility for any decisions made based on this figure.
Air Quality
| Metric | Woonsocket | Rhode Island Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 6.53 | 5.30 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 6.5 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Woonsocket is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Woonsocket, RI Health Compared With Nearby Cities
How Woonsocket, RI compares with the 1 cities closest to it.
| Area | Population | Life expectancy | Uninsured | Obesity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woonsocket, RI | 43,521 | 75.6 yrs #2/2 | 6.3% #2/2 | 33.9% #2/2 |
| Franklin Town, MA | 33,154 | 82.8 yrs | 1.4% | 24.1% |
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Woonsocket, Rhode Island has an overall health index grade of B, making it about on par with Rhode Island, and somewhat better than the country as a whole.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about health in Woonsocket, Rhode Island.
What is the health grade for Woonsocket, Rhode Island?
Woonsocket, Rhode Island has a Map AI Health Index grade of B, based on life expectancy, disease rates, healthcare access, and the physical environment; a B grade means residents are somewhat healthier than the U.S. average.
What is the life expectancy in Woonsocket, Rhode Island?
People in Woonsocket, Rhode Island can expect to live 75.6 years on average, 4.2 years shorter than the Rhode Island average of 79.9.
What is the uninsured rate in Woonsocket, Rhode Island?
6.3% of residents in Woonsocket, Rhode Island have no health insurance, about 1 in 16 people, 1.9 points above the Rhode Island rate of 4.4%.
What percentage of Woonsocket, Rhode Island residents are obese?
33.9% of adults in Woonsocket, Rhode Island are classified as obese, about 1 in 3, 6.3 points above the Rhode Island rate of 27.6%.
Which health problem stands out most in Woonsocket, Rhode Island?
Compared with Rhode Island as a whole, physical inactivity stands out most: the adult rate here is 31.2%, about 63% higher than the Rhode Island rate of 19.1%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in Woonsocket, Rhode Island go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 69,265 cigarettes a day, 2.1 million a month, or 25.3 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 761,917 minutes a day and 278.1 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Woonsocket is 75.6 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.02 lifetimes a day, or 6.99 lifetimes a year.
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