Healthcare in Wauregan, CT
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
34.6%
1.5pp below the national average
Depression Rate
26.0%
2.5pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
9.2%
2.7pp below the national average
Uninsured Rate
8.6%
2.0pp 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
34.3%
Arthritis
23.6%
Cancer (excl. skin)
7.2%
Teeth Lost (65+)
13.9%
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
19.9%
14+ days in past month
Depression
26.0%
Loneliness
34.0%
Lack of Support
26.4%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
28.3%
Mobility
11.2%
Cognitive
15.4%
Hearing
5.7%
Vision
4.4%
Self-Care
3.5%
Independent Living
8.0%
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
3.0 / 5
Nearest Hospital
11.1 mi
Day Kimball Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Day Kimball Hospital | 11.1 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Natchaug Hospital | 14.7 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Windham Community Memorial Hospital | 15.4 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| William W Backus Hospital | 16.6 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Kent County Memorial Hospital | 23.9 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
Wauregan has an obesity rate of 34.6%, which is 1.5pp below the national average. The depression rate is 26.0%, 2.5pp above the national average. About 8.6% of adults lack health insurance. 77.2% 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 3.0 out of 5.