Healthcare in Poplar Plains, CT
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
20.2%
15.9pp below the national average
Depression Rate
16.4%
7.1pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
6.6%
5.3pp below the national average
Uninsured Rate
3.7%
6.9pp 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
39.3%
Arthritis
21.0%
Cancer (excl. skin)
10.2%
Teeth Lost (65+)
2.3%
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
10.6%
14+ days in past month
Depression
16.4%
Loneliness
28.3%
Lack of Support
18.5%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
15.1%
Mobility
6.1%
Cognitive
6.4%
Hearing
4.7%
Vision
2.2%
Self-Care
1.7%
Independent Living
3.5%
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
3.0 / 5
Nearest Hospital
6.4 mi
Silver Hill Hospital Inc
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Silver Hill Hospital Inc | 6.4 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| St Vincent'S Medical Center | 9.4 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Bridgeport Hospital | 11.5 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Southwest Connecticut Mental Health System | 11.5 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Danbury Hospital | 15.0 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
Poplar Plains has an obesity rate of 20.2%, which is 15.9pp below the national average. The depression rate is 16.4%, 7.1pp below the national average. About 3.7% of adults lack health insurance. 80.8% 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 3.0 out of 5.