Healthcare in Bridgeport, CT
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
33.5%
2.6pp below the national average
Depression Rate
17.6%
5.9pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
13.0%
1.1pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
21.4%
10.8pp above 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
36.2%
Arthritis
21.1%
Cancer (excl. skin)
5.2%
Teeth Lost (65+)
17.3%
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
18.3%
14+ days in past month
Depression
17.6%
Loneliness
39.4%
Lack of Support
33.2%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
31.0%
Mobility
15.0%
Cognitive
16.4%
Hearing
5.6%
Vision
8.8%
Self-Care
5.9%
Independent Living
10.5%
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
3.3 / 5
Nearest Hospital
1.8 mi
St Vincent'S Medical Center
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Vincent'S Medical Center | 1.8 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Bridgeport Hospital | 2.2 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Southwest Connecticut Mental Health System | 2.2 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Griffin Hospital | 11.2 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| West Haven Va Medical Center | 13.4 mi | Acute Care - Veterans Administration | 3/5 | ✓ |
Bridgeport has an obesity rate of 33.5%, which is 2.6pp below the national average. The depression rate is 17.6%, 5.9pp below the national average. About 21.4% of adults lack health insurance. 76.5% 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 3.3 out of 5.