Healthcare in Danbury, CT
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
27.3%
8.8pp below the national average
Depression Rate
18.2%
5.3pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
9.6%
2.3pp below the national average
Uninsured Rate
15.6%
5.0pp 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
37.2%
Arthritis
20.8%
Cancer (excl. skin)
7.0%
Teeth Lost (65+)
11.8%
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
16.0%
14+ days in past month
Depression
18.2%
Loneliness
35.8%
Lack of Support
28.3%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
25.2%
Mobility
11.0%
Cognitive
13.1%
Hearing
5.6%
Vision
5.5%
Self-Care
3.8%
Independent Living
7.5%
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
3
Avg CMS Rating
3.7 / 5
Nearest Hospital
1.8 mi
Danbury Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Danbury Hospital | 1.8 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Putnam Hospital Center | 12.5 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Four Winds | 14.1 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Silver Hill Hospital Inc | 16.5 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Northern Westchester Hospital | 18.7 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 5/5 | ✓ |
Danbury has an obesity rate of 27.3%, which is 8.8pp below the national average. The depression rate is 18.2%, 5.3pp below the national average. About 15.6% of adults lack health insurance. 76.0% 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 3.7 out of 5.