Photo: Elipongo · Public domainWhere Broad Brook residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Broad Brook, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Broad Brook. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Broad Brook
Fewer Broad Brook adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below Connecticut. 1 in 9 adults worry about having enough food, vs 1 in 7 adults statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Nearly everyone in Broad Brook is insured
Only 6.8% of adults 18–64 have no health insurance, vs 10% across Connecticut. Checkups ↓
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 Broad Brook’s likely range.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
8.2% of Broad Brook adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.7% across Connecticut.
Keeping up with care
Share of Broad Brook adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Connecticut.
Out of every 100 Broad Brook adults…
On every condition, Broad Brook is about the same as Connecticut. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Broad Brook
No hospital or community health center in Broad Brook 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 Broad Brook; ≈ 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.
2.1 miles of trails across 4 parks and preserves
How Broad Brook adults are doing
About the same as Connecticut on each measure.
1 in 3 Broad Brook 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.
Broad Brook 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ellington | A | 29.8% | 8.1% | 8.9% | ZIP codes |
| East Windsor | A− | 30% | 10.5% | 10.6% | ZIP codes |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Broad Brook adults live with a disability (Connecticut 25.3%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Broad Brook
Why doesn’t Broad Brook have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Broad Brook.
What hospital is closest to Broad Brook?
Johnson Memorial Hospital in Stafford Springs, 9.0 miles in a straight line from Broad Brook’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Broad Brook?
10 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Intercommunity South Windsor in South Windsor, 4.6 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Broad Brook.
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.