Healthcare in Lake Pocotopaug, CT
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
30.6%
5.5pp below the national average
Depression Rate
23.3%
near the national average
Diabetes Rate
9.9%
2.0pp below the national average
Uninsured Rate
6.8%
3.8pp 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
39.7%
Arthritis
29.0%
Cancer (excl. skin)
9.7%
Teeth Lost (65+)
10.8%
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
15.5%
14+ days in past month
Depression
23.3%
Loneliness
28.4%
Lack of Support
22.4%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
23.2%
Mobility
10.7%
Cognitive
11.8%
Hearing
6.5%
Vision
4.0%
Self-Care
3.2%
Independent Living
6.7%
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
3.0 / 5
Nearest Hospital
9.0 mi
Middlesex Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Middlesex Hospital | 9.0 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Connecticut Valley Hosp | 9.0 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Albert J Solnit Children'S Center - South Campus | 9.0 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Manchester Memorial Hospital | 11.1 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Connecticut Childrens Medical Center | 14.3 mi | Childrens | — | ✓ |
Lake Pocotopaug has an obesity rate of 30.6%, which is 5.5pp below the national average. The depression rate is 23.3%, near the national average. About 6.8% of adults lack health insurance. 82.3% 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 3.0 out of 5.