Healthcare in Waterbury, CT

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

40.5%

4.4pp above the national average

Depression Rate

21.1%

2.4pp below the national average

Diabetes Rate

14.1%

2.2pp above the national average

Uninsured Rate

18.5%

7.9pp above 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

38.3%

Arthritis

25.6%

Cancer (excl. skin)

6.4%

Teeth Lost (65+)

20.1%

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

19.1%

14+ days in past month

Depression

21.1%

Loneliness

37.8%

Lack of Support

30.4%

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

34.2%

Mobility

16.9%

Cognitive

17.5%

Hearing

6.7%

Vision

8.8%

Self-Care

6.1%

Independent Living

10.7%

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

3.2 / 5

Nearest Hospital

1.9 mi

Saint Mary'S Hospital

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HospitalDistanceTypeRatingER
Saint Mary'S Hospital1.9 miAcute Care Hospitals3/5
Bristol Hospital9.8 miAcute Care Hospitals2/5
Midstate Medical Center13.6 miAcute Care Hospitals4/5
Griffin Hospital16.2 miAcute Care Hospitals4/5
Middlesex Hospital19.6 miAcute Care Hospitals3/5

Waterbury has an obesity rate of 40.5%, which is 4.4pp above the national average. The depression rate is 21.1%, 2.4pp below the national average. About 18.5% of adults lack health insurance. 78.7% 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 3.2 out of 5.