Healthcare in Jewett City, CT
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
34.4%
1.7pp below the national average
Depression Rate
25.8%
2.3pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
9.6%
2.3pp below the national average
Uninsured Rate
9.9%
0.7pp 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
34.2%
Arthritis
25.4%
Cancer (excl. skin)
7.1%
Teeth Lost (65+)
15.8%
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
19.6%
14+ days in past month
Depression
25.8%
Loneliness
35.2%
Lack of Support
27.1%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
31.1%
Mobility
12.6%
Cognitive
16.9%
Hearing
6.0%
Vision
5.0%
Self-Care
3.8%
Independent Living
8.6%
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
3.8 / 5
Nearest Hospital
7.0 mi
William W Backus Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| William W Backus Hospital | 7.0 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Windham Community Memorial Hospital | 13.7 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Natchaug Hospital | 16.1 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Lawrence & Memorial Hospital | 18.9 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Westerly Hospital | 19.8 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 5/5 | ✓ |
Jewett City has an obesity rate of 34.4%, which is 1.7pp below the national average. The depression rate is 25.8%, 2.3pp above the national average. About 9.9% of adults lack health insurance. 78.5% 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 3.8 out of 5.