Healthcare in Chester Center, CT
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
30.0%
6.1pp below the national average
Depression Rate
22.9%
0.6pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
11.0%
0.9pp below the national average
Uninsured Rate
6.1%
4.5pp 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
41.8%
Arthritis
32.4%
Cancer (excl. skin)
11.7%
Teeth Lost (65+)
10.4%
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
14.5%
14+ days in past month
Depression
22.9%
Loneliness
27.0%
Lack of Support
20.2%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
25.1%
Mobility
12.1%
Cognitive
11.2%
Hearing
8.1%
Vision
4.3%
Self-Care
3.5%
Independent Living
7.1%
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
3.3 / 5
Nearest Hospital
14.2 mi
Middlesex Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Middlesex Hospital | 14.2 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Connecticut Valley Hosp | 14.2 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Albert J Solnit Children'S Center - South Campus | 14.2 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Lawrence & Memorial Hospital | 18.8 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Midstate Medical Center | 18.9 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
Chester Center has an obesity rate of 30.0%, which is 6.1pp below the national average. The depression rate is 22.9%, 0.6pp below the national average. About 6.1% of adults lack health insurance. 84.0% 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 3.3 out of 5.