Healthcare in Colchester, CT
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
30.4%
5.7pp below the national average
Depression Rate
23.3%
near the national average
Diabetes Rate
9.1%
2.8pp below the national average
Uninsured Rate
6.5%
4.1pp 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
37.1%
Arthritis
28.7%
Cancer (excl. skin)
10.3%
Teeth Lost (65+)
8.4%
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
15.4%
14+ days in past month
Depression
23.3%
Loneliness
31.0%
Lack of Support
22.1%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
27.4%
Mobility
11.6%
Cognitive
12.4%
Hearing
6.6%
Vision
3.8%
Self-Care
3.0%
Independent Living
6.6%
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
11.1 mi
Windham Community Memorial Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Windham Community Memorial Hospital | 11.1 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| William W Backus Hospital | 12.7 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Natchaug Hospital | 15.2 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Manchester Memorial Hospital | 16.1 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Middlesex Hospital | 16.9 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
Colchester has an obesity rate of 30.4%, which is 5.7pp below the national average. The depression rate is 23.3%, near the national average. About 6.5% of adults lack health insurance. 81.9% 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.