Healthcare in Sharon, CT

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

25.6%

10.5pp below the national average

Depression Rate

18.8%

4.7pp below the national average

Diabetes Rate

10.7%

1.2pp below the national average

Uninsured Rate

5.1%

5.5pp below the national average

Health Scorecard

Higher scores indicate better health outcomes relative to the national average (50 = average)

Health Outcomes

Source: CDC PLACES

Age-adjusted prevalence rates. Green bars indicate rates below the national average; red indicates above.

High Cholesterol

45.0%

Arthritis

34.4%

Cancer (excl. skin)

14.5%

Teeth Lost (65+)

9.5%

Health Risk Behaviors

Source: CDC PLACES

Prevention & Screening

Source: CDC PLACES

Green bars indicate rates above the national average (more preventive care); red indicates below.

Mental Health & Wellbeing

Source: CDC PLACES

Frequent Mental Distress

11.6%

14+ days in past month

Depression

18.8%

Loneliness

26.0%

Lack of Support

19.9%

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

24.8%

Mobility

12.5%

Cognitive

8.5%

Hearing

8.3%

Vision

3.7%

Self-Care

3.0%

Independent Living

5.8%

Health-Related Social Needs

Source: CDC PLACES

Prevalence of social risk factors affecting community health

Nearby Hospitals

Source: CMS Hospital Compare

Nearest Hospitals

With Emergency Services

Avg CMS Rating

3.6 / 5

Nearest Hospital

1.4 mi

Sharon Hospital

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Hospital	Distance	Type	Rating	ER
Sharon Hospital	1.4 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	5/5	✓
Charlotte Hungerford Hospital	17.3 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	3/5	✓
Northern Dutchess Hospital	20.9 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	4/5	✓
Fairview Hospital	21.5 mi	Critical Access Hospitals	3/5	✓
Vassar Brothers Medical Center	26.0 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	3/5	✓

Sharon has an obesity rate of 25.6%, which is 10.5pp below the national average. The depression rate is 18.8%, 4.7pp below the national average. About 5.1% of adults lack health insurance. 85.6% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 5 hospitals nearby. 5 offer emergency services. The average CMS quality rating is 3.6 out of 5.