Healthcare in Waterford, CT
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity 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 PLACESAge-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 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
15.8%
14+ days in past month
Depression
22.7%
Loneliness
31.5%
Lack of Support
23.5%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny 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 PLACESPrevalence of social risk factors affecting community health
Nearby Hospitals
Source: CMS Hospital CompareNearest Hospitals
5
With Emergency Services
4
Avg CMS Rating
3.8 / 5
Nearest Hospital
1.4 mi
Lawrence & Memorial Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lawrence & Memorial Hospital | 1.4 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| William W Backus Hospital | 14.1 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Westerly Hospital | 17.6 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 5/5 | ✓ |
| Windham Community Memorial Hospital | 25.3 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Natchaug Hospital | 29.7 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
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.