Healthcare in Bristol, CT

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

32.1%

4.0pp below the national average

Depression Rate

23.6%

near the national average

Diabetes Rate

10.7%

1.2pp below 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 PLACES

Age-adjusted prevalence rates. Green bars indicate rates below the national average; red indicates above.

High Cholesterol

39.7%

Arthritis

26.5%

Cancer (excl. skin)

8.8%

Teeth Lost (65+)

10.3%

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

17.5%

14+ days in past month

Depression

23.6%

Loneliness

33.7%

Lack of Support

25.7%

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

26.9%

Mobility

11.8%

Cognitive

13.5%

Hearing

6.2%

Vision

4.5%

Self-Care

3.4%

Independent Living

7.2%

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

3.0 / 5

Nearest Hospital

In city

Bristol Hospital

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HospitalDistanceTypeRatingER
Bristol HospitalIn cityAcute Care Hospitals2/5
Saint Mary'S Hospital11.2 miAcute Care Hospitals3/5
Connecticut Behavioral Health Hospital11.8 miPsychiatric
Midstate Medical Center13.2 miAcute Care Hospitals4/5
Connecticut Childrens Medical Center13.4 miChildrens

Bristol has an obesity rate of 32.1%, which is 4.0pp below the national average. The depression rate is 23.6%, near the national average. About 9.1% of adults lack health insurance. 81.7% 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 3.0 out of 5.