Healthcare in Somers, CT
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
29.7%
6.4pp below the national average
Depression Rate
21.2%
2.3pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
8.4%
3.5pp below the national average
Uninsured Rate
5.2%
5.4pp 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
39.6%
Arthritis
26.5%
Cancer (excl. skin)
10.9%
Teeth Lost (65+)
8.6%
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
14.6%
14+ days in past month
Depression
21.2%
Loneliness
30.0%
Lack of Support
19.3%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
21.0%
Mobility
9.4%
Cognitive
10.2%
Hearing
6.1%
Vision
3.2%
Self-Care
2.6%
Independent Living
5.6%
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
2.5 / 5
Nearest Hospital
9.3 mi
Johnson Memorial Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Johnson Memorial Hospital | 9.3 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Mercy Medical Ctr | 11.6 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Manchester Memorial Hospital | 16.4 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Holyoke Medical Center | 18.3 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Valley Springs Behavioral Health Hospital | 18.3 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
Somers has an obesity rate of 29.7%, which is 6.4pp below the national average. The depression rate is 21.2%, 2.3pp below the national average. About 5.2% of adults lack health insurance. 81.1% 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 2.5 out of 5.