78.9 years
Life expectancy
4.0%
Uninsured rate
30.6%
Obesity rate
12.5%
Smoking rate
Historical data
Coming soon
Long-run charts for this indicator are on the way.
Compared to the United States
| Indicator | Rhode Island | United States |
|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 78.9 | 78.4 |
National ranking
Rhode Island ranks #29 of 31 states by adult smoking rate.
| #1 | Kentucky | 0 |
| #2 | Louisiana | 0 |
| #3 | Wyoming | 1 |
| #4 | New Hampshire | 4.3 |
| #5 | Illinois | 5.7 |
| #6 | Tennessee | 6.4% |
| #7 | Utah | 8 |
| #8 | Massachusetts | 9.6% |
| #9 | New Jersey | 11.4% |
| #10 | Virginia | 12.5% |
| #11 | Arizona | 13.5% |
| #12 | Wisconsin | 14% |
| #13 | Washington | 14% |
| #14 | Georgia | 14.3% |
| #15 | North Carolina | 15.1% |
| #16 | Indiana | 16.2% |
| #17 | Michigan | 16.5% |
| #18 | Missouri | 18.4% |
| #19 | Ohio | 18.6% |
| #20 | Montana | 26.9 |
| #21 | Oregon | 30 |
| #22 | Florida | 33.9 |
| #23 | Maine | 34.1 |
| #24 | Vermont | 40 |
| #25 | Alaska | 40 |
| #26 | New Mexico | 52 |
| #27 | South Dakota | 77 |
| #28 | Delaware | 77.4 |
| #29 | Rhode Island | 78.9 |
| #30 | Colorado | 79 |
| #31 | Minnesota | 79.1 |
Overview
Rhode Island's combined public health indicators, from a low uninsured rate to solid life expectancy, point to a well-resourced healthcare system. Rhode Island continues to invest in preventive care to manage obesity and smoking rates.
Did you know?
- Rhode Island was one of the first states to expand Medicaid under the Affordable Care Act.