Healthcare in Mashantucket, CT
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
33.6%
2.5pp below the national average
Depression Rate
23.2%
near the national average
Diabetes Rate
9.2%
2.7pp below the national average
Uninsured Rate
7.1%
3.5pp 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
29.8%
Arthritis
22.3%
Cancer (excl. skin)
5.9%
Teeth Lost (65+)
10.2%
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
18.9%
14+ days in past month
Depression
23.2%
Loneliness
36.0%
Lack of Support
29.2%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
28.9%
Mobility
10.9%
Cognitive
14.9%
Hearing
5.6%
Vision
4.7%
Self-Care
2.9%
Independent Living
7.4%
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
8.3 mi
William W Backus Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| William W Backus Hospital | 8.3 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Lawrence & Memorial Hospital | 10.4 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Westerly Hospital | 12.1 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 5/5 | ✓ |
| Windham Community Memorial Hospital | 20.7 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Natchaug Hospital | 24.2 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
Mashantucket has an obesity rate of 33.6%, which is 2.5pp below the national average. The depression rate is 23.2%, near the national average. About 7.1% of adults lack health insurance. 79.2% 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.