Healthcare in Old Mystic, CT
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
29.6%
6.5pp below the national average
Depression Rate
22.0%
1.5pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
8.9%
3.0pp 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
36.9%
Arthritis
26.9%
Cancer (excl. skin)
9.5%
Teeth Lost (65+)
9.7%
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
14.6%
14+ days in past month
Depression
22.0%
Loneliness
30.5%
Lack of Support
22.4%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
25.2%
Mobility
10.5%
Cognitive
11.4%
Hearing
6.0%
Vision
3.5%
Self-Care
2.7%
Independent Living
5.9%
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
6.5 mi
Lawrence & Memorial Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lawrence & Memorial Hospital | 6.5 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Westerly Hospital | 10.4 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 5/5 | ✓ |
| William W Backus Hospital | 12.6 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Windham Community Memorial Hospital | 25.2 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Natchaug Hospital | 29.1 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
Old Mystic has an obesity rate of 29.6%, which is 6.5pp below the national average. The depression rate is 22.0%, 1.5pp below the national average. About 6.1% of adults lack health insurance. 81.8% 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.