Healthcare in Baltic, CT

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity 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 PLACES

Age-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 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

18.8%

14+ days in past month

Depression

25.4%

Loneliness

34.0%

Lack of Support

26.2%

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any 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 PLACES

Prevalence of social risk factors affecting community health

Nearby Hospitals

Source: CMS Hospital Compare

Nearest Hospitals

5

With Emergency Services

4

Avg CMS Rating

3.8 / 5

Nearest Hospital

4.3 mi

William W Backus Hospital

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HospitalDistanceTypeRatingER
William W Backus Hospital4.3 miAcute Care Hospitals4/5
Windham Community Memorial Hospital9.4 miAcute Care Hospitals3/5
Natchaug Hospital12.8 miPsychiatric
Lawrence & Memorial Hospital18.1 miAcute Care Hospitals3/5
Westerly Hospital23.1 miAcute Care Hospitals5/5

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.