Healthcare in New Canaan, CT
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
21.9%
14.2pp below the national average
Depression Rate
17.3%
6.2pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
7.6%
4.3pp below the national average
Uninsured Rate
5.2%
5.4pp 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
40.3%
Arthritis
23.8%
Cancer (excl. skin)
10.8%
Teeth Lost (65+)
3.2%
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
11.8%
14+ days in past month
Depression
17.3%
Loneliness
29.7%
Lack of Support
20.2%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
18.7%
Mobility
8.2%
Cognitive
7.8%
Hearing
5.6%
Vision
2.9%
Self-Care
2.3%
Independent Living
4.7%
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
4.0 / 5
Nearest Hospital
1.4 mi
Silver Hill Hospital Inc
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Silver Hill Hospital Inc | 1.4 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Greenwich Hospital Association - | 10.0 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Northern Westchester Hospital | 12.8 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 5/5 | ✓ |
| Four Winds | 13.6 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| St Vincent'S Medical Center | 15.5 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
New Canaan has an obesity rate of 21.9%, which is 14.2pp below the national average. The depression rate is 17.3%, 6.2pp below the national average. About 5.2% of adults lack health insurance. 81.2% 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 4.0 out of 5.