Kensington Soldier's Monument · Photo: John Phelan · CC BY-SA 4.0Within Connecticut, Berlin is healthier than 46% of graded towns
Berlin differs from Connecticut on 15 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 12 better, 3 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 06037, 06023. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Berlin
Connecticut sets a high bar
Berlin is healthier than 88% of U.S. towns, but only 46% of the 154 Connecticut towns we grade. Health Grade ↓
Berlin keeps up with checkups
It beats Connecticut on four of five routine checkups and screenings, including yearly checkups (83.5% vs 80.4%) and dentist visits (75.2% vs 70.7%). Checkups ↓
Cancer runs high in Berlin
1 in 9 adults have had cancer (10.6%), vs 8.5% across Connecticut. Conditions ↓
Health varies a lot right around Berlin
Grades next door run from Cromwell (A) to New Britain (C−). Berlin is an A. Around town ↓
Fewer Berlin adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below Connecticut. 1 in 11 adults worry about having enough food, vs 1 in 7 adults statewide. Everyday needs ↓
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 Berlin’s likely range; Berlin’s figures come from ZIP codes 06037, 06023, which may reach past town lines; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B+ to A+.
What’s behind Berlin’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Berlin is healthier than 88% of U.S. towns, #83 of 154 in Connecticut. All seven estimates beat the typical U.S. town. The strongest is fair or poor health (fewer adults who rate their health fair or poor than 91% of towns); the weakest is no exercise, still better than 76%.
Health estimates follow income closely across the country: towns with higher household incomes usually score higher (a correlation of 0.77 across 21,157 graded towns). Berlin’s median household income is $113,598; among the 6,672 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($85K–$142K), it’s healthier than 80%, about where its income would put it.
Keeping up with care
Share of Berlin adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Connecticut.
Out of every 100 Berlin adults…
Berlin runs below CT on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 3. Tap one to see it as people.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
6.1% of Berlin adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.7% across Connecticut.
Berlin and the towns around it
Berlin’s Health Grade ranks 4th of 8 graded towns around it.
Nearby towns are shaded from CDC’s estimates for their ZIP codes, or CDC’s own figure for cities and villages.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Berlin | A | 28.7% | 10.2% | 9.8% | ZIP codes |
| Cromwell | A | 28.4% | 9.2% | 9.4% | ZIP 06416 |
| Southington | A | 28.9% | 9.8% | 10% | ZIP codes |
| Meriden | C+ | 36.8% | 11.8% | 13.3% | CDC place |
| New Britain | C− | 37.7% | 13.8% | 15.8% | CDC place |
| Middletown | A− | 30.7% | 9.5% | 11% | CDC place |
| Kensington | — | — | — | — | |
| Rocky Hill | A | 26.7% | 9.5% | 8.7% | ZIP 06067 |
Kensington: a Census-designated place inside a larger town, graded as part of it. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Care in and near Berlin
No hospital or community health center in Berlin 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 Berlin; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas (a “population” designation covers specific residents, such as those with low incomes).
Everyday habits, side by side with Connecticut
Share of adults, with the Connecticut figure marked.
74 miles of trails across 37 parks and preserves
How Berlin adults are doing
About the same as Connecticut on each measure.
1 in 3 Berlin 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.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Berlin adults live with a disability (Connecticut 25.3%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Berlin
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Berlin is better than Connecticut on 12 and worse on 3; on the rest, the Connecticut figure falls inside Berlin’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Berlin | CT | U.S. | vs CT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 13.6%11.9–15.6 | 16.2% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 11.8%10.5–13.3 | 12.4% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 15%13.4–16.9 | 15.8% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 28.7%24.8–33 | 30.5% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 10.2%9–11.5 | 10.2% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 33.2%30.4–36.1 | 32% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 42%39–45 | 38.4% | 37.1% | Worse |
| Arthritis | 28.1%25.7–30.7 | 24.7% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 11.8%10.6–13.1 | 11% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 10.6%9.7–11.6 | 8.5% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 6.1%5.4–6.8 | 5.8% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 5.7%4.9–6.6 | 5.6% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 3.1%2.8–3.5 | 3.2% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 6.7%5.5–8 | 9.8% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 9.8%8.4–11.7 | 10.6% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 21.5%18.8–24.7 | 25.1% | 24.7% | Better |
| Binge drinking | 16%14–18.2 | 15.4% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 33.4%29.9–37.3 | 35.8% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 5.8%4.9–7 | 10% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 83.5%81.2–85.5 | 80.4% | 77.4% | Better |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 75.2%73–77.5 | 70.7% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 92.1%90.9–93.1 | 89.5% | 87.1% | Better |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 79%76.4–81.3 | 76.5% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 75.4%72.4–78.3 | 72.3% | 65.5% | Better |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 82.5%78.3–86.3 | 79.5% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 22.4%19.9–25 | 20.6% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 31.2%28–34.6 | 33.2% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 22.9%20.3–25.8 | 25.1% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 9.1%7.8–10.9 | 14.9% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 7.5%6.4–8.8 | 12.5% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 5%4.3–5.7 | 8.4% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 5.2%4.6–6 | 8.3% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 6.1%5–7.5 | 11.7% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 24.3%21.6–27.2 | 25.3% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 10.8%9.5–12.4 | 11.3% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 11%9.7–12.5 | 12.3% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 6.4%5.7–7.2 | 5.9% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 3.5%3.1–3.9 | 4.8% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 5.9%5.2–6.8 | 7% | 7.9% | Lower |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 2.8%2.5–3.1 | 3.5% | 3.8% | Lower |
Each figure is the share of adults 18+ unless the label says otherwise; small numbers after it are CDC’s likely range (95% interval). “About the same” means the Connecticut figure falls inside that range.
Questions about health in Berlin
Is Berlin a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Berlin is healthier than 88% of U.S. towns: A for health, #83 of 154 in Connecticut. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 80%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Berlin?
CDC estimates 28.7% of adults have obesity, likely between 24.8% and 33%, against 30.5% across Connecticut and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Berlin?
Midstate Medical Center in Meriden, 4.8 miles in a straight line from Berlin’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
How many people in Berlin have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 5.8% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 4.9–7%), against 10% across Connecticut.
How accurate are these numbers?
They’re modeled estimates: CDC applies national survey answers to each area’s age, sex, race and education mix, so they describe who lives in Berlin more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B+ to A+.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Berlin.
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. The Health Grade is our own summary of CDC’s estimates, not an official rating. 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.