Healthcare in Higganum, CT
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
27.5%
8.6pp below the national average
Depression Rate
22.4%
1.1pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
8.2%
3.7pp below the national average
Uninsured Rate
4.8%
5.8pp 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
38.7%
Arthritis
27.0%
Cancer (excl. skin)
10.1%
Teeth Lost (65+)
6.8%
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
13.7%
14+ days in past month
Depression
22.4%
Loneliness
26.7%
Lack of Support
19.9%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
19.2%
Mobility
8.2%
Cognitive
9.5%
Hearing
5.7%
Vision
2.9%
Self-Care
2.4%
Independent Living
5.1%
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
3
Avg CMS Rating
3.3 / 5
Nearest Hospital
6.3 mi
Middlesex Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Middlesex Hospital | 6.3 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Connecticut Valley Hosp | 6.3 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Albert J Solnit Children'S Center - South Campus | 6.3 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Midstate Medical Center | 11.7 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Manchester Memorial Hospital | 18.8 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
Higganum has an obesity rate of 27.5%, which is 8.6pp below the national average. The depression rate is 22.4%, 1.1pp below the national average. About 4.8% of adults lack health insurance. 82.9% 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.