Sacred Heart University, CT

Full City Profile · Connecticut · Greater Bridgeport Planning Region County

3.0 /5.0

B Good

1,085 Population 9,042/sq mi density

53°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr

905 Violent Crime/100K 2,899 property/100K

Overall

3.0 / 5.0

Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

Safety

1.0 / 5.0

905 violent crimes/100K (138% above avg)

A+

Education

5.0 / 5.0

56.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Health Overview

Obesity Rate

19.0%

41% below US avg (32.1%)

Smoking Rate

6.0%

57% below US avg (14%)

Depression Rate

16.4%

18% below US avg (20%)

Chronic Conditions

Percentage of adults diagnosed. Thin line = U.S. average (lower is better).

Obesity

19.0% avg 32.1%

Diabetes

5.2% avg 10.5%

Heart Disease

3.1% avg 5.8%

High Blood Pressure

18.5% avg 29%

Asthma

10.4% avg 9.7%

Cancer

5.2%

COPD

3.1%

Stroke

2.0%

Behavioral Risk Factors

Lifestyle factors affecting health outcomes. Lower is generally better.

Smoking

6.0% avg 14%

Binge Drinking

11.3% avg 17%

Physical Inactivity

16.4% avg 25%

Short Sleep (<7 hrs)

30.2%

Mental & Physical Distress

Percentage of adults reporting frequent distress (14+ days in past month).

Depression

16.4%

Frequent Mental Distress

13.8%

Frequent Physical Distress

8.2%

Preventive Care & Insurance

Regular Checkup

62.6%

Annual Dental Visit

60.9%

Health Insurance

95.7% avg 91.4%

Uninsured

5.6% avg 8.6%

Healthcare Access

Mental Health Providers

1:280

patients per provider

Exercise Access

98.6%

with access to exercise opportunities

Complete Health Data

Chronic Conditions

Obesity	19.0%
Diabetes	5.2%
Heart Disease	3.1%
High Blood Pressure	18.5%
Asthma	10.4%
Cancer	5.2%
COPD	3.1%
Stroke	2.0%

Behavioral

Smoking	6.0%
Binge Drinking	11.3%
Physical Inactivity	16.4%
Short Sleep (<7 hrs)	30.2%
Insufficient Sleep	37.6%

Mental & Distress

Depression	16.4%
Frequent Mental Distress	13.8%
Frequent Physical Distress	8.2%

Preventive Care

Regular Checkup	62.6%
Annual Dental Visit	60.9%
Health Insurance	95.7%
Uninsured	5.6%

Healthcare Access

Mental Health Ratio	1:280
Exercise Access	98.6%