Healthcare in Newtown, CT
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
22.4%
13.7pp below the national average
Depression Rate
17.9%
5.6pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
7.5%
4.4pp 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
40.1%
Arthritis
23.2%
Cancer (excl. skin)
10.4%
Teeth Lost (65+)
3.7%
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
12.6%
14+ days in past month
Depression
17.9%
Loneliness
30.3%
Lack of Support
20.9%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
18.6%
Mobility
7.9%
Cognitive
8.3%
Hearing
5.4%
Vision
2.8%
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
4
Avg CMS Rating
3.3 / 5
Nearest Hospital
7.9 mi
Danbury Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Danbury Hospital | 7.9 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Griffin Hospital | 13.3 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| St Vincent'S Medical Center | 14.8 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Bridgeport Hospital | 16.0 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Southwest Connecticut Mental Health System | 16.0 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
Newtown has an obesity rate of 22.4%, which is 13.7pp below the national average. The depression rate is 17.9%, 5.6pp below the national average. About 5.2% of adults lack health insurance. 80.0% 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.