Healthcare in Essex Village, CT
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
25.9%
10.2pp below the national average
Depression Rate
19.8%
3.7pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
10.0%
1.9pp below the national average
Uninsured Rate
3.6%
7.0pp 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
44.9%
Arthritis
33.7%
Cancer (excl. skin)
14.3%
Teeth Lost (65+)
5.0%
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
10.7%
14+ days in past month
Depression
19.8%
Loneliness
23.6%
Lack of Support
16.8%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
20.4%
Mobility
9.7%
Cognitive
7.5%
Hearing
7.5%
Vision
3.0%
Self-Care
2.5%
Independent Living
4.8%
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
15.1 mi
Lawrence & Memorial Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lawrence & Memorial Hospital | 15.1 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Middlesex Hospital | 18.8 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Connecticut Valley Hosp | 18.8 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Albert J Solnit Children'S Center - South Campus | 18.8 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| William W Backus Hospital | 20.6 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
Essex Village has an obesity rate of 25.9%, which is 10.2pp below the national average. The depression rate is 19.8%, 3.7pp below the national average. About 3.6% of adults lack health insurance. 87.2% 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.