Healthcare in Litchfield, CT
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
25.4%
10.7pp below the national average
Depression Rate
20.5%
3.0pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
9.3%
2.6pp below the national average
Uninsured Rate
5.0%
5.6pp 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
41.3%
Arthritis
30.4%
Cancer (excl. skin)
12.1%
Teeth Lost (65+)
7.1%
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
13.4%
14+ days in past month
Depression
20.5%
Loneliness
28.4%
Lack of Support
21.4%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
23.5%
Mobility
11.0%
Cognitive
9.5%
Hearing
7.0%
Vision
3.4%
Self-Care
2.8%
Independent Living
5.8%
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
3.3 / 5
Nearest Hospital
6.8 mi
Charlotte Hungerford Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlotte Hungerford Hospital | 6.8 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Bristol Hospital | 13.6 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Sharon Hospital | 15.6 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 5/5 | ✓ |
| Saint Mary'S Hospital | 17.0 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Connecticut Behavioral Health Hospital | 22.2 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
Litchfield has an obesity rate of 25.4%, which is 10.7pp below the national average. The depression rate is 20.5%, 3.0pp below the national average. About 5.0% of adults lack health insurance. 83.0% 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 3.3 out of 5.