Healthcare in Sherman, CT
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
22.3%
13.8pp below the national average
Depression Rate
16.7%
6.8pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
9.3%
2.6pp below the national average
Uninsured Rate
6.3%
4.3pp 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
43.7%
Arthritis
27.2%
Cancer (excl. skin)
12.5%
Teeth Lost (65+)
4.2%
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
16.7%
Loneliness
30.1%
Lack of Support
20.8%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
21.3%
Mobility
9.8%
Cognitive
8.2%
Hearing
6.8%
Vision
3.5%
Self-Care
2.7%
Independent Living
5.2%
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
3.5 / 5
Nearest Hospital
13.6 mi
Danbury Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Danbury Hospital | 13.6 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Putnam Hospital Center | 14.0 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Sharon Hospital | 20.1 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 5/5 | ✓ |
| Four Winds | 23.2 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Vassar Brothers Medical Center | 23.4 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
Sherman has an obesity rate of 22.3%, which is 13.8pp below the national average. The depression rate is 16.7%, 6.8pp below the national average. About 6.3% of adults lack health insurance. 83.4% 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 3.5 out of 5.