Healthcare in East Brooklyn, CT
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
33.1%
3.0pp below the national average
Depression Rate
24.3%
0.8pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
9.6%
2.3pp below the national average
Uninsured Rate
7.5%
3.1pp 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
36.6%
Arthritis
26.0%
Cancer (excl. skin)
8.8%
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
17.7%
14+ days in past month
Depression
24.3%
Loneliness
32.2%
Lack of Support
24.9%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
27.1%
Mobility
11.3%
Cognitive
13.1%
Hearing
6.3%
Vision
3.9%
Self-Care
3.2%
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
4
Avg CMS Rating
3.3 / 5
Nearest Hospital
8.2 mi
Day Kimball Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Day Kimball Hospital | 8.2 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Natchaug Hospital | 15.1 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Windham Community Memorial Hospital | 16.6 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| William W Backus Hospital | 19.3 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Johnson Memorial Hospital | 22.7 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
East Brooklyn has an obesity rate of 33.1%, which is 3.0pp below the national average. The depression rate is 24.3%, 0.8pp above the national average. About 7.5% of adults lack health insurance. 79.5% 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.