Healthcare in New Preston, CT
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
26.6%
9.5pp below the national average
Depression Rate
20.3%
3.2pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
10.3%
1.6pp below the national average
Uninsured Rate
6.0%
4.6pp 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
42.2%
Arthritis
31.0%
Cancer (excl. skin)
12.0%
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
13.4%
14+ days in past month
Depression
20.3%
Loneliness
27.9%
Lack of Support
21.1%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
24.7%
Mobility
12.0%
Cognitive
10.0%
Hearing
7.5%
Vision
4.0%
Self-Care
3.2%
Independent Living
6.3%
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
5
Avg CMS Rating
3.2 / 5
Nearest Hospital
13.1 mi
Sharon Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sharon Hospital | 13.1 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 5/5 | ✓ |
| Charlotte Hungerford Hospital | 14.4 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Saint Mary'S Hospital | 19.4 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Bristol Hospital | 20.3 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Danbury Hospital | 22.6 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
New Preston has an obesity rate of 26.6%, which is 9.5pp below the national average. The depression rate is 20.3%, 3.2pp below the national average. About 6.0% of adults lack health insurance. 83.1% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 5 hospitals nearby. 5 offer emergency services. The average CMS quality rating is 3.2 out of 5.