Healthcare in Putnam, CT
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
35.6%
0.5pp below the national average
Depression Rate
25.6%
2.1pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
11.3%
0.6pp below the national average
Uninsured Rate
10.3%
near 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
37.2%
Arthritis
27.4%
Cancer (excl. skin)
8.4%
Teeth Lost (65+)
19.2%
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
19.5%
14+ days in past month
Depression
25.6%
Loneliness
33.8%
Lack of Support
26.5%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
32.2%
Mobility
14.6%
Cognitive
16.2%
Hearing
7.2%
Vision
5.6%
Self-Care
4.4%
Independent Living
9.4%
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
2.8 / 5
Nearest Hospital
2.2 mi
Day Kimball Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Day Kimball Hospital | 2.2 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Natchaug Hospital | 17.8 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Johnson Memorial Hospital | 18.7 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Windham Community Memorial Hospital | 21.0 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Landmark Medical Center | 21.9 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
Putnam has an obesity rate of 35.6%, which is 0.5pp below the national average. The depression rate is 25.6%, 2.1pp above the national average. About 10.3% of adults lack health insurance. 78.4% 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 2.8 out of 5.