Healthcare in Portland, CT
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
29.0%
7.1pp below the national average
Depression Rate
23.0%
0.5pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
9.4%
2.5pp below the national average
Uninsured Rate
6.8%
3.8pp 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
39.1%
Arthritis
28.6%
Cancer (excl. skin)
10.2%
Teeth Lost (65+)
11.4%
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
14.8%
14+ days in past month
Depression
23.0%
Loneliness
28.1%
Lack of Support
21.3%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
23.1%
Mobility
10.5%
Cognitive
11.3%
Hearing
6.6%
Vision
4.0%
Self-Care
3.1%
Independent Living
6.6%
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
3.5 / 5
Nearest Hospital
3.0 mi
Middlesex Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Middlesex Hospital | 3.0 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Connecticut Valley Hosp | 3.0 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Albert J Solnit Children'S Center - South Campus | 3.0 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Midstate Medical Center | 8.6 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Connecticut Childrens Medical Center | 12.5 mi | Childrens | — | ✓ |
Portland has an obesity rate of 29.0%, which is 7.1pp below the national average. The depression rate is 23.0%, 0.5pp below the national average. About 6.8% of adults lack health insurance. 82.6% 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 3.5 out of 5.