Healthcare in Norwich, CT
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
35.2%
0.9pp below the national average
Depression Rate
23.5%
near the national average
Diabetes Rate
11.6%
near the national average
Uninsured Rate
12.1%
1.5pp above 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
36.0%
Arthritis
26.9%
Cancer (excl. skin)
7.5%
Teeth Lost (65+)
14.1%
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
18.1%
14+ days in past month
Depression
23.5%
Loneliness
34.4%
Lack of Support
27.2%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
32.6%
Mobility
14.5%
Cognitive
16.4%
Hearing
6.6%
Vision
6.1%
Self-Care
4.5%
Independent Living
9.1%
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
3.8 / 5
Nearest Hospital
In city
William W Backus Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| William W Backus Hospital | In city | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Windham Community Memorial Hospital | 12.7 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Lawrence & Memorial Hospital | 13.8 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Natchaug Hospital | 16.5 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Westerly Hospital | 20.3 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 5/5 | ✓ |
Norwich has an obesity rate of 35.2%, which is 0.9pp below the national average. The depression rate is 23.5%, near the national average. About 12.1% of adults lack health insurance. 80.2% 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 3.8 out of 5.