Healthcare in Stonington, CT

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

29.0%

7.1pp below the national average

Depression Rate

21.4%

2.1pp below the national average

Diabetes Rate

10.5%

1.4pp below the national average

Uninsured Rate

4.0%

6.6pp 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

42.7%

Arthritis

34.7%

Cancer (excl. skin)

14.0%

Teeth Lost (65+)

3.8%

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

12.1%

14+ days in past month

Depression

21.4%

Loneliness

26.6%

Lack of Support

17.6%

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

26.4%

Mobility

12.3%

Cognitive

9.4%

Hearing

7.8%

Vision

3.5%

Self-Care

2.9%

Independent Living

5.7%

Health-Related Social Needs

Source: CDC PLACES

Prevalence of social risk factors affecting community health

Nearby Hospitals

Source: CMS Hospital Compare

Nearest Hospitals

5

With Emergency Services

5

Avg CMS Rating

3.8 / 5

Nearest Hospital

5.9 mi

Westerly Hospital

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HospitalDistanceTypeRatingER
Westerly Hospital5.9 miAcute Care Hospitals5/5
Lawrence & Memorial Hospital10.6 miAcute Care Hospitals3/5
William W Backus Hospital17.7 miAcute Care Hospitals4/5
Windham Community Memorial Hospital30.4 miAcute Care Hospitals3/5
Newport Hospital31.6 miAcute Care Hospitals4/5

Stonington has an obesity rate of 29.0%, which is 7.1pp below the national average. The depression rate is 21.4%, 2.1pp below the national average. About 4.0% of adults lack health insurance. 86.4% 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 3.8 out of 5.