Photo: AirportExpert · CC BY-SA 4.0Where Candlewood Orchards residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Candlewood Orchards, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Candlewood Orchards. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Candlewood Orchards
Fewer Candlewood Orchards 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 ↓
Cancer runs high in Candlewood Orchards
1 in 10 adults have had cancer (10.2%), vs 8.5% across Connecticut. Conditions ↓
Obesity and diabetes are less common in Candlewood Orchards
Candlewood Orchards runs below Connecticut on obesity (23.3% vs 30.5%) and diabetes (8.3% vs 10.2%). Conditions ↓
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 Candlewood Orchards’ likely range.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
5.6% of Candlewood Orchards adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.7% across Connecticut.
Out of every 100 Candlewood Orchards adults…
Candlewood Orchards runs below CT on 3 of 12 conditions and above it on 1. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Candlewood Orchards
No hospital or community health center in Candlewood Orchards 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 Candlewood Orchards; ≈ 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.
Keeping up with care
Share of Candlewood Orchards adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Connecticut.
How Candlewood Orchards adults are doing
About the same as Connecticut on each measure.
1 in 3 Candlewood Orchards 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.
Candlewood Orchards 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Fairfield | A | 24.3% | 8.3% | 9.1% | ZIP 06812 |
| Brookfield | A+ | 23.4% | 8.1% | 8.1% | ZIP 06804 |
| Candlewood Shores | — | — | — | — |
Candlewood Shores: fewer than 1,000 residents. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Candlewood Orchards adults live with a disability (Connecticut 25.3%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Candlewood Orchards
Why doesn’t Candlewood Orchards have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Candlewood Orchards.
What hospital is closest to Candlewood Orchards?
Danbury Hospital in Danbury, 4.5 miles in a straight line from Candlewood Orchards’ 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 Candlewood Orchards?
6 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Community Health Center of Danbury in Danbury, 5.4 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Candlewood Orchards.
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.