Healthcare in Chimney Point, CT
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
24.7%
11.4pp below the national average
Depression Rate
20.1%
3.4pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
6.5%
5.4pp below the national average
Uninsured Rate
7.1%
3.5pp 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
32.5%
Arthritis
19.2%
Cancer (excl. skin)
7.3%
Teeth Lost (65+)
5.9%
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
15.2%
14+ days in past month
Depression
20.1%
Loneliness
31.3%
Lack of Support
24.8%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
20.7%
Mobility
7.2%
Cognitive
10.9%
Hearing
5.3%
Vision
2.9%
Self-Care
2.1%
Independent Living
5.2%
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
8.6 mi
Danbury Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Danbury Hospital | 8.6 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Putnam Hospital Center | 14.4 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Four Winds | 20.5 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Saint Mary'S Hospital | 21.6 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Griffin Hospital | 22.2 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
Chimney Point has an obesity rate of 24.7%, which is 11.4pp below the national average. The depression rate is 20.1%, 3.4pp below the national average. About 7.1% of adults lack health insurance. 75.8% 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.