Healthcare in Bethel, CT
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
25.7%
10.4pp below the national average
Depression Rate
19.1%
4.4pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
9.0%
2.9pp below the national average
Uninsured Rate
10.1%
0.5pp 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
38.8%
Arthritis
22.9%
Cancer (excl. skin)
8.4%
Teeth Lost (65+)
7.1%
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
15.5%
14+ days in past month
Depression
19.1%
Loneliness
34.0%
Lack of Support
25.9%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
23.4%
Mobility
10.4%
Cognitive
11.6%
Hearing
5.8%
Vision
4.4%
Self-Care
3.3%
Independent Living
6.8%
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
3
Avg CMS Rating
3.0 / 5
Nearest Hospital
2.6 mi
Danbury Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Danbury Hospital | 2.6 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Silver Hill Hospital Inc | 14.5 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| St Vincent'S Medical Center | 14.9 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Four Winds | 15.6 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Putnam Hospital Center | 16.5 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
Bethel has an obesity rate of 25.7%, which is 10.4pp below the national average. The depression rate is 19.1%, 4.4pp below the national average. About 10.1% of adults lack health insurance. 77.7% 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 3.0 out of 5.