Healthcare in Poquonock Bridge, CT
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
32.6%
3.5pp below the national average
Depression Rate
21.9%
1.6pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
9.9%
2.0pp below the national average
Uninsured Rate
11.1%
0.5pp 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
33.8%
Arthritis
22.8%
Cancer (excl. skin)
6.2%
Teeth Lost (65+)
13.4%
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
16.9%
14+ days in past month
Depression
21.9%
Loneliness
34.5%
Lack of Support
27.7%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
27.7%
Mobility
11.3%
Cognitive
14.4%
Hearing
5.1%
Vision
4.8%
Self-Care
3.4%
Independent Living
7.1%
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
4.7 mi
Lawrence & Memorial Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lawrence & Memorial Hospital | 4.7 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Westerly Hospital | 11.6 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 5/5 | ✓ |
| William W Backus Hospital | 15.2 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Windham Community Memorial Hospital | 27.6 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Natchaug Hospital | 31.7 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
Poquonock Bridge has an obesity rate of 32.6%, which is 3.5pp below the national average. The depression rate is 21.9%, 1.6pp below the national average. About 11.1% of adults lack health insurance. 79.3% 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.