Healthcare in Durham, CT
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
27.8%
8.3pp below the national average
Depression Rate
22.8%
0.7pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
8.4%
3.5pp below the national average
Uninsured Rate
5.6%
5.0pp 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
38.4%
Arthritis
26.9%
Cancer (excl. skin)
9.7%
Teeth Lost (65+)
12.4%
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
14.4%
14+ days in past month
Depression
22.8%
Loneliness
27.8%
Lack of Support
20.9%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
20.5%
Mobility
8.9%
Cognitive
10.4%
Hearing
5.8%
Vision
3.2%
Self-Care
2.6%
Independent Living
5.7%
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
5.4 mi
Middlesex Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Middlesex Hospital | 5.4 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Connecticut Valley Hosp | 5.4 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Albert J Solnit Children'S Center - South Campus | 5.4 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Midstate Medical Center | 6.6 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Saint Mary'S Hospital | 18.2 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
Durham has an obesity rate of 27.8%, which is 8.3pp below the national average. The depression rate is 22.8%, 0.7pp below the national average. About 5.6% of adults lack health insurance. 82.2% 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.