Healthcare in Baltic, CT
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
34.0%
2.1pp below the national average
Depression Rate
25.4%
1.9pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
9.0%
2.9pp below the national average
Uninsured Rate
9.3%
1.3pp below the national average
Health Scorecard
Higher scores indicate better health outcomes relative to the national average (50 = average)
Health Outcomes
Source: CDC PLACESAge-adjusted prevalence rates. Green bars indicate rates below the national average; red indicates above.
High Cholesterol
33.9%
Arthritis
24.6%
Cancer (excl. skin)
7.1%
Teeth Lost (65+)
11.9%
Health Risk Behaviors
Source: CDC PLACESPrevention & Screening
Source: CDC PLACESGreen bars indicate rates above the national average (more preventive care); red indicates below.
Mental Health & Wellbeing
Source: CDC PLACESFrequent Mental Distress
18.8%
14+ days in past month
Depression
25.4%
Loneliness
34.0%
Lack of Support
26.2%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
29.1%
Mobility
11.6%
Cognitive
15.9%
Hearing
5.8%
Vision
4.5%
Self-Care
3.6%
Independent Living
7.9%
Health-Related Social Needs
Source: CDC PLACESPrevalence of social risk factors affecting community health
Nearby Hospitals
Source: CMS Hospital CompareNearest Hospitals
5
With Emergency Services
4
Avg CMS Rating
3.8 / 5
Nearest Hospital
4.3 mi
William W Backus Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| William W Backus Hospital | 4.3 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Windham Community Memorial Hospital | 9.4 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Natchaug Hospital | 12.8 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Lawrence & Memorial Hospital | 18.1 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Westerly Hospital | 23.1 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 5/5 | ✓ |
Baltic has an obesity rate of 34.0%, which is 2.1pp below the national average. The depression rate is 25.4%, 1.9pp above the national average. About 9.3% of adults lack health insurance. 78.5% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 5 hospitals nearby. 4 offer emergency services. The average CMS quality rating is 3.8 out of 5.