Healthcare in West Mountain, CT
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
23.3%
12.8pp below the national average
Depression Rate
18.4%
5.1pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
6.7%
5.2pp below the national average
Uninsured Rate
5.0%
5.6pp 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
36.6%
Arthritis
19.4%
Cancer (excl. skin)
8.3%
Teeth Lost (65+)
2.8%
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
13.0%
14+ days in past month
Depression
18.4%
Loneliness
29.8%
Lack of Support
20.2%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
16.7%
Mobility
6.5%
Cognitive
8.2%
Hearing
4.9%
Vision
2.7%
Self-Care
2.1%
Independent Living
4.4%
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
3
Avg CMS Rating
3.7 / 5
Nearest Hospital
6.9 mi
Danbury Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Danbury Hospital | 6.9 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Four Winds | 7.9 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Silver Hill Hospital Inc | 9.9 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Northern Westchester Hospital | 11.7 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 5/5 | ✓ |
| Putnam Hospital Center | 13.4 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
West Mountain has an obesity rate of 23.3%, which is 12.8pp below the national average. The depression rate is 18.4%, 5.1pp below the national average. About 5.0% of adults lack health insurance. 78.4% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 5 hospitals nearby. 3 offer emergency services. The average CMS quality rating is 3.7 out of 5.