Where Botsford residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Botsford, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Botsford. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Botsford
Botsford keeps up with checkups
It beats Connecticut on three of five routine checkups and screenings, including dentist visits (78.3% vs 70.7%) and cholesterol checks (93.1% vs 89.5%). Checkups ↓
Cancer runs high in Botsford
1 in 10 adults have had cancer (10.2%), vs 8.5% across Connecticut. Conditions ↓
Fewer Botsford adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below Connecticut. 1 in 12 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 Botsford’s likely range.
Keeping up with care
Share of Botsford 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.
5.7% of Botsford adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.7% across Connecticut.
Out of every 100 Botsford adults…
Botsford runs below CT on 2 of 12 conditions and above it on 2. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Botsford
No hospital or community health center in Botsford 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 Botsford; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
Everyday habits, side by side with Connecticut
Share of adults, with the Connecticut figure marked.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
How Botsford adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Botsford does better than Connecticut.
1 in 3 Botsford 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.
Botsford 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.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stepney | — | — | — | — |
Stepney: a Census-designated place inside a larger town, graded as part of it. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Botsford adults live with a disability (Connecticut 25.3%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Botsford
Why doesn’t Botsford have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Botsford.
What hospital is closest to Botsford?
Danbury Hospital in Danbury, 9.8 miles in a straight line from Botsford’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 Botsford?
5 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is CS-HHC Ansonia in Ansonia, 9.2 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Botsford.
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.