Photo: John Henry Twachtman · Public domainWhere Branchville residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Branchville, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Branchville. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Branchville
COPD and diabetes are less common in Branchville
Branchville runs below Connecticut on seven chronic conditions, most of all COPD (3.3% vs 5.6%), diabetes (6.3% vs 10.2%) and stroke (2% vs 3.2%). Conditions ↓
Branchville is an active town
Only 16.4% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 25.1% across Connecticut. Habits ↓
Few Branchville adults smoke
5.9% of adults smoke cigarettes, 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 Branchville’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Branchville adults…
Branchville runs below CT on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
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.
Care in and near Branchville
No hospital or community health center in Branchville 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 Branchville; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
Keeping up with care
Share of Branchville adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Connecticut.
How Branchville adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Branchville does better than Connecticut.
3 in 10 Branchville 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.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
4.1% of Branchville adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.7% across Connecticut.
Branchville 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ridgefield | A+ | 22.1% | 7.3% | 6.4% | ZIP 06877 |
| Wilton | A+ | 21.3% | 7.2% | 6.2% | ZIP 06897 |
| Georgetown | — | — | — | — | |
| Redding | A+ | 22.1% | 7.8% | 6.3% | ZIP 06896 |
Georgetown: 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 Branchville adults live with a disability (Connecticut 25.3%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Branchville
Why doesn’t Branchville have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Branchville.
What hospital is closest to Branchville?
Danbury Hospital in Danbury, 9.6 miles in a straight line from Branchville’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 Branchville?
5 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Cifc Health - 70 Main in Danbury, 8.4 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Branchville.
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.