Healthcare in Ridgebury, CT
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
22.8%
13.3pp below the national average
Depression Rate
17.9%
5.6pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
7.6%
4.3pp below the national average
Uninsured Rate
4.8%
5.8pp 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
39.3%
Arthritis
21.5%
Cancer (excl. skin)
9.0%
Teeth Lost (65+)
4.4%
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
12.5%
14+ days in past month
Depression
17.9%
Loneliness
29.8%
Lack of Support
20.6%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
17.1%
Mobility
7.3%
Cognitive
8.0%
Hearing
4.7%
Vision
2.8%
Self-Care
2.3%
Independent Living
4.5%
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
3.7 / 5
Nearest Hospital
4.3 mi
Danbury Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Danbury Hospital | 4.3 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Four Winds | 10.0 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Putnam Hospital Center | 11.0 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Silver Hill Hospital Inc | 13.7 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Northern Westchester Hospital | 14.5 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 5/5 | ✓ |
Ridgebury has an obesity rate of 22.8%, which is 13.3pp below the national average. The depression rate is 17.9%, 5.6pp below the national average. About 4.8% of adults lack health insurance. 80.0% 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 3.7 out of 5.