Healthcare in Stamford, CT
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
25.5%
10.6pp below the national average
Depression Rate
17.2%
6.3pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
8.6%
3.3pp below the national average
Uninsured Rate
12.3%
1.7pp above 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
36.0%
Arthritis
19.3%
Cancer (excl. skin)
7.0%
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
14.4%
14+ days in past month
Depression
17.2%
Loneliness
34.4%
Lack of Support
26.0%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
21.8%
Mobility
9.2%
Cognitive
10.9%
Hearing
4.9%
Vision
4.5%
Self-Care
3.0%
Independent Living
6.2%
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
3
Avg CMS Rating
3.3 / 5
Nearest Hospital
5.0 mi
Greenwich Hospital Association -
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greenwich Hospital Association - | 5.0 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Silver Hill Hospital Inc | 6.1 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| White Plains Hospital Center | 11.8 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 5/5 | ✓ |
| Westchester Medical Center | 12.2 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 1/5 | ✓ |
| Blythedale Children'S Hospital | 12.2 mi | Childrens | — | — |
Stamford has an obesity rate of 25.5%, which is 10.6pp below the national average. The depression rate is 17.2%, 6.3pp below the national average. About 12.3% of adults lack health insurance. 76.9% 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 3.3 out of 5.