Healthcare in Newington, CT
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
29.8%
6.3pp below the national average
Depression Rate
22.1%
1.4pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
10.7%
1.2pp below the national average
Uninsured Rate
7.4%
3.2pp 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
41.0%
Arthritis
27.0%
Cancer (excl. skin)
9.6%
Teeth Lost (65+)
7.8%
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
15.7%
14+ days in past month
Depression
22.1%
Loneliness
32.4%
Lack of Support
24.6%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
25.3%
Mobility
11.3%
Cognitive
11.8%
Hearing
6.3%
Vision
4.0%
Self-Care
3.0%
Independent Living
6.4%
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
3
Avg CMS Rating
2.5 / 5
Nearest Hospital
4.6 mi
Connecticut Childrens Medical Center
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connecticut Childrens Medical Center | 4.6 mi | Childrens | — | ✓ |
| St Francis Hospital & Medical Center | 6.1 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Connecticut Behavioral Health Hospital | 7.2 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Middlesex Hospital | 10.6 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Connecticut Valley Hosp | 10.6 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
Newington has an obesity rate of 29.8%, which is 6.3pp below the national average. The depression rate is 22.1%, 1.4pp below the national average. About 7.4% of adults lack health insurance. 82.9% 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 2.5 out of 5.