Healthcare in Guilford Center, CT
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
29.4%
6.7pp below the national average
Depression Rate
19.7%
3.8pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
10.1%
1.8pp below the national average
Uninsured Rate
4.6%
6.0pp 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
44.3%
Arthritis
31.4%
Cancer (excl. skin)
13.0%
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
12.6%
14+ days in past month
Depression
19.7%
Loneliness
29.1%
Lack of Support
19.5%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
23.8%
Mobility
11.4%
Cognitive
8.9%
Hearing
7.2%
Vision
3.4%
Self-Care
2.8%
Independent Living
5.5%
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
3.3 / 5
Nearest Hospital
15.0 mi
West Haven Va Medical Center
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Haven Va Medical Center | 15.0 mi | Acute Care - Veterans Administration | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Middlesex Hospital | 18.2 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Connecticut Valley Hosp | 18.2 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Albert J Solnit Children'S Center - South Campus | 18.2 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Midstate Medical Center | 18.4 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
Guilford Center has an obesity rate of 29.4%, which is 6.7pp below the national average. The depression rate is 19.7%, 3.8pp below the national average. About 4.6% of adults lack health insurance. 84.5% 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.