Healthcare in West Hartford, CT

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity 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 PLACES

Age-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 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

14.2%

14+ days in past month

Depression

21.0%

Loneliness

31.4%

Lack of Support

22.7%

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any 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 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

2.3 / 5

Nearest Hospital

1.6 mi

Connecticut Behavioral Health Hospital

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HospitalDistanceTypeRatingER
Connecticut Behavioral Health Hospital1.6 miPsychiatric
St Francis Hospital & Medical Center2.6 miAcute Care Hospitals2/5
Connecticut Childrens Medical Center3.3 miChildrens
Bristol Hospital11.2 miAcute Care Hospitals2/5
Manchester Memorial Hospital11.8 miAcute Care Hospitals3/5

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.