Healthcare in West Simsbury, CT
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
26.3%
9.8pp below the national average
Depression Rate
20.2%
3.3pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
9.3%
2.6pp below the national average
Uninsured Rate
3.7%
6.9pp 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
43.0%
Arthritis
28.5%
Cancer (excl. skin)
12.3%
Teeth Lost (65+)
4.4%
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
12.2%
14+ days in past month
Depression
20.2%
Loneliness
27.8%
Lack of Support
19.2%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
21.3%
Mobility
9.4%
Cognitive
8.2%
Hearing
6.5%
Vision
2.8%
Self-Care
2.2%
Independent Living
4.7%
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
7.3 mi
Connecticut Behavioral Health Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connecticut Behavioral Health Hospital | 7.3 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| St Francis Hospital & Medical Center | 10.1 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Connecticut Childrens Medical Center | 11.7 mi | Childrens | — | ✓ |
| Bristol Hospital | 14.3 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Charlotte Hungerford Hospital | 15.0 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
West Simsbury has an obesity rate of 26.3%, which is 9.8pp below the national average. The depression rate is 20.2%, 3.3pp below the national average. About 3.7% of adults lack health insurance. 85.5% 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.