Healthcare in Ridgefield, CT
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
21.8%
14.3pp below the national average
Depression Rate
17.2%
6.3pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
7.4%
4.5pp below the national average
Uninsured Rate
4.7%
5.9pp 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
40.3%
Arthritis
23.5%
Cancer (excl. skin)
10.9%
Teeth Lost (65+)
5.2%
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
11.6%
14+ days in past month
Depression
17.2%
Loneliness
29.2%
Lack of Support
19.8%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
18.0%
Mobility
7.8%
Cognitive
7.5%
Hearing
5.5%
Vision
2.7%
Self-Care
2.1%
Independent Living
4.4%
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
3
Avg CMS Rating
3.7 / 5
Nearest Hospital
7.6 mi
Silver Hill Hospital Inc
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Silver Hill Hospital Inc | 7.6 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Danbury Hospital | 7.7 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Four Winds | 10.2 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Northern Westchester Hospital | 12.9 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 5/5 | ✓ |
| St Vincent'S Medical Center | 15.4 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
Ridgefield has an obesity rate of 21.8%, which is 14.3pp below the national average. The depression rate is 17.2%, 6.3pp below the national average. About 4.7% of adults lack health insurance. 81.0% 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.