Healthcare in New Haven, CT
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
37.9%
1.8pp above the national average
Depression Rate
20.7%
2.8pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
11.7%
near the national average
Uninsured Rate
14.7%
4.1pp above 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
33.4%
Arthritis
20.3%
Cancer (excl. skin)
4.8%
Teeth Lost (65+)
18.8%
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
18.9%
14+ days in past month
Depression
20.7%
Loneliness
38.6%
Lack of Support
29.7%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
29.8%
Mobility
13.3%
Cognitive
16.2%
Hearing
4.9%
Vision
7.5%
Self-Care
5.0%
Independent Living
9.5%
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
3.4 mi
West Haven Va Medical Center
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Haven Va Medical Center | 3.4 mi | Acute Care - Veterans Administration | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Griffin Hospital | 8.2 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Bridgeport Hospital | 14.3 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Southwest Connecticut Mental Health System | 14.3 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| St Vincent'S Medical Center | 16.1 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
New Haven has an obesity rate of 37.9%, which is 1.8pp above the national average. The depression rate is 20.7%, 2.8pp below the national average. About 14.7% of adults lack health insurance. 77.9% 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.