Healthcare in Northford, CT
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
30.6%
5.5pp below the national average
Depression Rate
21.0%
2.5pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
9.2%
2.7pp below the national average
Uninsured Rate
6.1%
4.5pp 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
40.8%
Arthritis
27.2%
Cancer (excl. skin)
10.2%
Teeth Lost (65+)
10.5%
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
14.9%
14+ days in past month
Depression
21.0%
Loneliness
32.2%
Lack of Support
22.8%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
23.8%
Mobility
10.6%
Cognitive
10.8%
Hearing
6.2%
Vision
3.5%
Self-Care
2.8%
Independent Living
5.8%
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
3.3 / 5
Nearest Hospital
9.7 mi
Midstate Medical Center
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Midstate Medical Center | 9.7 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Middlesex Hospital | 12.1 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Connecticut Valley Hosp | 12.1 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Albert J Solnit Children'S Center - South Campus | 12.1 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| West Haven Va Medical Center | 12.7 mi | Acute Care - Veterans Administration | 3/5 | ✓ |
Northford has an obesity rate of 30.6%, which is 5.5pp below the national average. The depression rate is 21.0%, 2.5pp below the national average. About 6.1% of adults lack health insurance. 81.1% 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 3.3 out of 5.