Photo: Jerry Dougherty · CC BY 2.5Where Baltic residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Baltic, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Baltic. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Baltic
Depression is more common in Baltic
1 in 4 adults have been diagnosed with depression (25.4%), vs 20.6% across Connecticut. Frequent mental distress is above the state too: 18.8%, vs 15.8% across Connecticut. Mind & connection ↓
Smoking is more common in Baltic
1 in 7 adults smoke cigarettes (13.7%), vs 10.6% across Connecticut. Habits ↓
Written from the CDC, Medicare and HRSA data on this page. CDC PLACES 2025 release: modeled estimates for adults, not counts; “higher” and “lower” mean the Connecticut figure falls outside Baltic’s likely range.
How Baltic adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Baltic runs above Connecticut.
1 in 3 Baltic adults feel lonely. A hello is a start.
Groups are the easiest way in: a walking group, a book club, your street.
If you or someone you know is struggling, call or text 988, the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. It’s free, confidential and open 24/7.
Everyday habits, side by side with Connecticut
Share of adults, with the Connecticut figure marked.
0 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
Out of every 100 Baltic adults…
Baltic runs below CT on 2 of 12 conditions and above it on 2. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Baltic
No hospital or community health center in Baltic itself. These are the nearest.
Hospitals: Medicare overall star ratings, 1–5. Community health centers charge on a sliding scale by income. Distances are straight-line from the center of Baltic; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
Keeping up with care
Share of Baltic adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Connecticut.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
12.2% of Baltic adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.7% across Connecticut.
Baltic and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Nearby towns are shaded from CDC’s estimates for their ZIP codes, or CDC’s own figure for cities and villages.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Baltic adults live with a disability (Connecticut 25.3%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Baltic
Why doesn’t Baltic have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Baltic.
What hospital is closest to Baltic?
William W Backus Hospital in Norwich, 4.3 miles in a straight line from Baltic’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Baltic?
5 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Ucfs Beyond Healthcare in Norwich, 4.4 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Baltic.
Health estimates: CDC PLACES: Local Data for Better Health, 2025 release. The Connecticut figure combines its counties, weighted by adult population. Hospitals and star ratings: Medicare Care Compare (CMS). Health centers and shortage areas: HRSA. Ages: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey. Town boundaries: U.S. Census Bureau. This page isn’t medical advice. In an emergency, call 911.