Healthcare in Waterford, CT

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

32.2%

3.9pp below the national average

Depression Rate

22.7%

0.8pp below the national average

Diabetes Rate

10.9%

1.0pp below the national average

Uninsured Rate

8.2%

2.4pp 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

38.5%

Arthritis

30.7%

Cancer (excl. skin)

10.3%

Teeth Lost (65+)

11.2%

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

15.8%

14+ days in past month

Depression

22.7%

Loneliness

31.5%

Lack of Support

23.5%

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

31.0%

Mobility

14.2%

Cognitive

13.4%

Hearing

7.7%

Vision

4.8%

Self-Care

3.7%

Independent Living

7.7%

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

4

Avg CMS Rating

3.8 / 5

Nearest Hospital

1.4 mi

Lawrence & Memorial Hospital

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HospitalDistanceTypeRatingER
Lawrence & Memorial Hospital1.4 miAcute Care Hospitals3/5
William W Backus Hospital14.1 miAcute Care Hospitals4/5
Westerly Hospital17.6 miAcute Care Hospitals5/5
Windham Community Memorial Hospital25.3 miAcute Care Hospitals3/5
Natchaug Hospital29.7 miPsychiatric

Waterford has an obesity rate of 32.2%, which is 3.9pp below the national average. The depression rate is 22.7%, 0.8pp below the national average. About 8.2% of adults lack health insurance. 82.6% 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 3.8 out of 5.