Healthcare in Brooklyn, CT
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
32.9%
3.2pp below the national average
Depression Rate
18.2%
5.3pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
10.2%
1.7pp below the national average
Uninsured Rate
11.6%
1.0pp 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
36.1%
Arthritis
24.2%
Cancer (excl. skin)
9.1%
Teeth Lost (65+)
17.7%
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
14.6%
14+ days in past month
Depression
18.2%
Loneliness
31.5%
Lack of Support
27.3%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
28.0%
Mobility
11.6%
Cognitive
11.8%
Hearing
7.6%
Vision
4.3%
Self-Care
3.2%
Independent Living
6.5%
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
9.3 mi
Day Kimball Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Day Kimball Hospital | 9.3 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Natchaug Hospital | 12.6 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Windham Community Memorial Hospital | 14.2 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| William W Backus Hospital | 18.1 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Johnson Memorial Hospital | 20.8 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
Brooklyn has an obesity rate of 32.9%, which is 3.2pp below the national average. The depression rate is 18.2%, 5.3pp below the national average. About 11.6% of adults lack health insurance. 78.8% 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 3.3 out of 5.