Healthcare in Orange, CT
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
27.6%
8.5pp below the national average
Depression Rate
18.6%
4.9pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
9.0%
2.9pp below the national average
Uninsured Rate
4.7%
5.9pp 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
41.4%
Arthritis
26.5%
Cancer (excl. skin)
10.8%
Teeth Lost (65+)
7.8%
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
12.5%
14+ days in past month
Depression
18.6%
Loneliness
30.3%
Lack of Support
21.3%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
21.3%
Mobility
9.5%
Cognitive
8.6%
Hearing
6.1%
Vision
3.1%
Self-Care
2.4%
Independent Living
4.9%
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
3.3 / 5
Nearest Hospital
3.2 mi
West Haven Va Medical Center
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Haven Va Medical Center | 3.2 mi | Acute Care - Veterans Administration | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Griffin Hospital | 4.1 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Bridgeport Hospital | 9.0 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Southwest Connecticut Mental Health System | 9.0 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| St Vincent'S Medical Center | 10.7 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
Orange has an obesity rate of 27.6%, which is 8.5pp below the national average. The depression rate is 18.6%, 4.9pp below the national average. About 4.7% of adults lack health insurance. 82.7% 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.