Healthcare in Blue Hills, CT
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
40.4%
4.3pp above the national average
Depression Rate
17.8%
5.7pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
17.2%
5.3pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
9.1%
1.5pp 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
39.4%
Arthritis
29.2%
Cancer (excl. skin)
6.2%
Teeth Lost (65+)
13.7%
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
17.4%
14+ days in past month
Depression
17.8%
Loneliness
38.8%
Lack of Support
35.5%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
31.2%
Mobility
17.0%
Cognitive
13.9%
Hearing
4.9%
Vision
6.7%
Self-Care
5.3%
Independent Living
9.0%
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
2.3 / 5
Nearest Hospital
2.8 mi
St Francis Hospital & Medical Center
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Francis Hospital & Medical Center | 2.8 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Connecticut Behavioral Health Hospital | 3.9 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Connecticut Childrens Medical Center | 4.5 mi | Childrens | — | ✓ |
| Manchester Memorial Hospital | 9.5 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Bristol Hospital | 15.6 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
Blue Hills has an obesity rate of 40.4%, which is 4.3pp above the national average. The depression rate is 17.8%, 5.7pp below the national average. About 9.1% of adults lack health insurance. 86.8% 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 2.3 out of 5.