Healthcare in Staples, CT
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
21.7%
14.4pp below the national average
Depression Rate
17.0%
6.5pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
7.3%
4.6pp 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
39.7%
Arthritis
22.0%
Cancer (excl. skin)
9.9%
Teeth Lost (65+)
4.0%
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
11.7%
14+ days in past month
Depression
17.0%
Loneliness
29.5%
Lack of Support
20.2%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
17.1%
Mobility
7.3%
Cognitive
7.5%
Hearing
5.0%
Vision
2.7%
Self-Care
2.1%
Independent Living
4.3%
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
7.3 mi
St Vincent'S Medical Center
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Vincent'S Medical Center | 7.3 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Silver Hill Hospital Inc | 9.1 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Bridgeport Hospital | 9.2 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Southwest Connecticut Mental Health System | 9.2 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Northport Va Medical Center | 16.0 mi | Acute Care - Veterans Administration | 4/5 | ✓ |
Staples has an obesity rate of 21.7%, which is 14.4pp below the national average. The depression rate is 17.0%, 6.5pp below the national average. About 4.7% of adults lack health insurance. 80.5% 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.