Healthcare in West Hartford, CT
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
27.2%
8.9pp below the national average
Depression Rate
21.0%
2.5pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
9.1%
2.8pp below the national average
Uninsured Rate
6.1%
4.5pp 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
38.8%
Arthritis
23.6%
Cancer (excl. skin)
9.0%
Teeth Lost (65+)
5.3%
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
14.2%
14+ days in past month
Depression
21.0%
Loneliness
31.4%
Lack of Support
22.7%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
21.2%
Mobility
8.8%
Cognitive
10.0%
Hearing
5.2%
Vision
3.3%
Self-Care
2.4%
Independent Living
5.2%
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
2.3 / 5
Nearest Hospital
1.6 mi
Connecticut Behavioral Health Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connecticut Behavioral Health Hospital | 1.6 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| St Francis Hospital & Medical Center | 2.6 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Connecticut Childrens Medical Center | 3.3 mi | Childrens | — | ✓ |
| Bristol Hospital | 11.2 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Manchester Memorial Hospital | 11.8 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
West Hartford has an obesity rate of 27.2%, which is 8.9pp below the national average. The depression rate is 21.0%, 2.5pp below the national average. About 6.1% of adults lack health insurance. 82.9% 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 2.3 out of 5.