Healthcare in Kensington, CT
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
29.2%
6.9pp below the national average
Depression Rate
22.7%
0.8pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
10.1%
1.8pp below the national average
Uninsured Rate
5.9%
4.7pp 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
41.4%
Arthritis
27.5%
Cancer (excl. skin)
10.2%
Teeth Lost (65+)
7.7%
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
15.4%
14+ days in past month
Depression
22.7%
Loneliness
31.3%
Lack of Support
22.9%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
24.1%
Mobility
10.6%
Cognitive
11.2%
Hearing
6.2%
Vision
3.5%
Self-Care
2.8%
Independent Living
6.0%
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
3.5 / 5
Nearest Hospital
6.2 mi
Midstate Medical Center
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Midstate Medical Center | 6.2 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Middlesex Hospital | 8.0 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Connecticut Valley Hosp | 8.0 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Albert J Solnit Children'S Center - South Campus | 8.0 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Connecticut Childrens Medical Center | 9.3 mi | Childrens | — | ✓ |
Kensington has an obesity rate of 29.2%, which is 6.9pp below the national average. The depression rate is 22.7%, 0.8pp below the national average. About 5.9% of adults lack health insurance. 83.1% 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 3.5 out of 5.