Healthcare in Lakes West, CT
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
21.8%
14.3pp below the national average
Depression Rate
17.5%
6.0pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
6.6%
5.3pp 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
38.6%
Arthritis
21.1%
Cancer (excl. skin)
9.6%
Teeth Lost (65+)
5.8%
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
12.0%
14+ days in past month
Depression
17.5%
Loneliness
29.5%
Lack of Support
19.9%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
16.2%
Mobility
6.6%
Cognitive
7.5%
Hearing
4.6%
Vision
2.4%
Self-Care
1.9%
Independent Living
4.1%
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
3.7 / 5
Nearest Hospital
4.0 mi
Danbury Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Danbury Hospital | 4.0 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Four Winds | 10.3 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Silver Hill Hospital Inc | 12.2 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Putnam Hospital Center | 12.8 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Northern Westchester Hospital | 14.4 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 5/5 | ✓ |
Lakes West has an obesity rate of 21.8%, which is 14.3pp below the national average. The depression rate is 17.5%, 6.0pp below the national average. About 4.6% of adults lack health insurance. 79.7% 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 3.7 out of 5.