Healthcare in West Cornwall, CT
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
27.7%
8.4pp below the national average
Depression Rate
18.9%
4.6pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
13.7%
1.8pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
4.4%
6.2pp 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
49.8%
Arthritis
41.3%
Cancer (excl. skin)
16.5%
Teeth Lost (65+)
7.5%
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
11.3%
14+ days in past month
Depression
18.9%
Loneliness
24.8%
Lack of Support
19.0%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
28.8%
Mobility
16.2%
Cognitive
8.8%
Hearing
10.0%
Vision
4.6%
Self-Care
4.0%
Independent Living
6.9%
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
5
Avg CMS Rating
3.4 / 5
Nearest Hospital
4.6 mi
Sharon Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sharon Hospital | 4.6 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 5/5 | ✓ |
| Charlotte Hungerford Hospital | 12.0 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Fairview Hospital | 21.4 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Bristol Hospital | 25.1 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Northern Dutchess Hospital | 26.2 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
West Cornwall has an obesity rate of 27.7%, which is 8.4pp below the national average. The depression rate is 18.9%, 4.6pp below the national average. About 4.4% of adults lack health insurance. 87.9% 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 3.4 out of 5.