Healthcare in Ball Pond, CT

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

24.9%

11.2pp below the national average

Depression Rate

18.8%

4.7pp below the national average

Diabetes Rate

8.3%

3.6pp below the national average

Uninsured Rate

7.5%

3.1pp below the national average

Health Scorecard

Higher scores indicate better health outcomes relative to the national average (50 = average)

Health Outcomes

Source: CDC PLACES

Age-adjusted prevalence rates. Green bars indicate rates below the national average; red indicates above.

High Cholesterol

39.1%

Arthritis

22.8%

Cancer (excl. skin)

9.0%

Teeth Lost (65+)

7.9%

Health Risk Behaviors

Source: CDC PLACES

Prevention & Screening

Source: CDC PLACES

Green bars indicate rates above the national average (more preventive care); red indicates below.

Mental Health & Wellbeing

Source: CDC PLACES

Frequent Mental Distress

14.4%

14+ days in past month

Depression

18.8%

Loneliness

32.3%

Lack of Support

23.3%

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

21.1%

Mobility

9.1%

Cognitive

10.1%

Hearing

5.5%

Vision

3.5%

Self-Care

2.8%

Independent Living

5.7%

Health-Related Social Needs

Source: CDC PLACES

Prevalence of social risk factors affecting community health

Nearby Hospitals

Source: CMS Hospital Compare

Nearest Hospitals

5

With Emergency Services

3

Avg CMS Rating

3.7 / 5

Nearest Hospital

6.8 mi

Danbury Hospital

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HospitalDistanceTypeRatingER
Danbury Hospital6.8 miAcute Care Hospitals3/5
Putnam Hospital Center9.5 miAcute Care Hospitals3/5
Four Winds15.7 miPsychiatric
Northern Westchester Hospital20.7 miAcute Care Hospitals5/5
Silver Hill Hospital Inc20.9 miPsychiatric

Ball Pond has an obesity rate of 24.9%, which is 11.2pp below the national average. The depression rate is 18.8%, 4.7pp below the national average. About 7.5% of adults lack health insurance. 78.4% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 5 hospitals nearby. 3 offer emergency services. The average CMS quality rating is 3.7 out of 5.