Healthcare in Norwalk, CT

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

26.7%

9.4pp below the national average

Depression Rate

17.3%

6.2pp below the national average

Diabetes Rate

9.3%

2.6pp below the national average

Uninsured Rate

12.7%

2.1pp above the national average

Health Scorecard

Higher scores indicate better health outcomes relative to the national average (50 = average)

Health Outcomes

Source: CDC PLACES

Age-adjusted prevalence rates. Green bars indicate rates below the national average; red indicates above.

High Cholesterol

37.3%

Arthritis

20.8%

Cancer (excl. skin)

7.4%

Teeth Lost (65+)

9.8%

Health Risk Behaviors

Source: CDC PLACES

Prevention & Screening

Source: CDC PLACES

Green bars indicate rates above the national average (more preventive care); red indicates below.

Mental Health & Wellbeing

Source: CDC PLACES

Frequent Mental Distress

14.6%

14+ days in past month

Depression

17.3%

Loneliness

34.1%

Lack of Support

26.2%

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

22.8%

Mobility

10.0%

Cognitive

11.1%

Hearing

5.3%

Vision

4.7%

Self-Care

3.3%

Independent Living

6.5%

Health-Related Social Needs

Source: CDC PLACES

Prevalence of social risk factors affecting community health

Nearby Hospitals

Source: CMS Hospital Compare

Nearest Hospitals

With Emergency Services

Avg CMS Rating

4.0 / 5

Nearest Hospital

6.3 mi

Silver Hill Hospital Inc

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Hospital	Distance	Type	Rating	ER
Silver Hill Hospital Inc	6.3 mi	Psychiatric	—	—
Greenwich Hospital Association -	11.3 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	4/5	✓
Northport Va Medical Center	12.4 mi	Acute Care - Veterans Administration	4/5	✓
St Vincent'S Medical Center	13.8 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	3/5	✓
Ns/Lij Hs Huntington Hospital	14.5 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	5/5	✓

Norwalk has an obesity rate of 26.7%, which is 9.4pp below the national average. The depression rate is 17.3%, 6.2pp below the national average. About 12.7% of adults lack health insurance. 77.5% 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 4.0 out of 5.