Photo: John Phelan · CC BY-SA 3.0On CDC estimates, Cheshire is healthier than 96% of U.S. towns
Cheshire differs from Connecticut on 19 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 18 better, 1 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 06410. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Cheshire
Cheshire keeps up with checkups
It beats Connecticut on three of five routine checkups and screenings, including dentist visits (77% vs 70.7%) and cholesterol checks (91.7% vs 89.5%). Checkups ↓
Health varies a lot right around Cheshire
Grades next door run from Bethany (A+) to Waterbury (D). Cheshire is an A+. Around town ↓
Cheshire is an active town
Only 19.6% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 25.1% across Connecticut. The town has 49 miles of trails across 53 parks and preserves. Habits ↓
Fewer Cheshire adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below Connecticut. 1 in 13 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 Cheshire’s likely range; Cheshire’s figures come from ZIP code 06410, which may reach past town lines.
What’s behind Cheshire’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Cheshire is healthier than 96% of U.S. towns, #24 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 98% of towns); the weakest is no exercise, still better than 85%.
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). Cheshire’s median household income is $146,528; among the 3,007 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($110K–$183K), it’s healthier than 85%, about where its income would put it.
Keeping up with care
Share of Cheshire adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Connecticut.
Cheshire and the towns around it
Cheshire has the best Health Grade of the 9 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheshire | A+ | 28.6% | 8.4% | 7.9% | ZIP 06410 |
| Prospect | A | 30.9% | 9.2% | 9.9% | ZIP 06712 |
| Southington | A | 28.9% | 9.8% | 10% | ZIP codes |
| Meriden | C+ | 36.8% | 11.8% | 13.3% | CDC place |
| Wallingford | A | 30.9% | 9.3% | 10% | ZIP 06492 |
| Waterbury | D | 40.5% | 14.1% | 16.2% | CDC place |
| Hamden | A− | 31.4% | 9.4% | 9% | ZIP codes |
| Bethany | A+ | 28.6% | 8.5% | 8.2% | ZIP 06524 |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Everyday habits, side by side with Connecticut
Share of adults, with the Connecticut figure marked.
49 miles of trails across 53 parks and preserves
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
5.2% of Cheshire adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.7% across Connecticut.
Out of every 100 Cheshire adults…
Cheshire runs below CT on 4 of 12 conditions and above it on 1. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Cheshire
No hospital or community health center in Cheshire 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 Cheshire; ≈ 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).
How Cheshire adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Cheshire does better than Connecticut.
1 in 3 Cheshire 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 Cheshire adults live with a disability (Connecticut 25.3%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Cheshire
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Cheshire is better than Connecticut on 18 and worse on 1; on the rest, the Connecticut figure falls inside Cheshire’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Cheshire | CT | U.S. | vs CT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 11.4%10–13 | 16.2% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 10.4%9.3–11.7 | 12.4% | 13% | Better |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 13.1%11.7–14.6 | 15.8% | 15.9% | Better |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 28.6%24.6–32.8 | 30.5% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 8.4%7.4–9.5 | 10.2% | 12% | Better |
| High blood pressure | 31.1%28.5–33.8 | 32% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 39.7%36.7–42.7 | 38.4% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 24.8%22.6–27 | 24.7% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 10%9–11.1 | 11% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 9.8%9–10.7 | 8.5% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 5.4%4.9–6.1 | 5.8% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 4.5%3.9–5.2 | 5.6% | 6.3% | Better |
| Stroke | 2.7%2.4–2.9 | 3.2% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 7.7%6.5–9.3 | 9.8% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 7.9%6.6–9.2 | 10.6% | 11.8% | Better |
| No exercise outside work | 19.6%17.1–22.2 | 25.1% | 24.7% | Better |
| Binge drinking | 15.5%13.6–17.7 | 15.4% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 32.9%29.3–36.9 | 35.8% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 5.8%4.8–6.8 | 10% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 81.4%79.1–83.6 | 80.4% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 77%74.8–79.2 | 70.7% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 91.7%90.6–92.7 | 89.5% | 87.1% | Better |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 76.3%73.5–78.9 | 76.5% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 75.8%72.8–78.8 | 72.3% | 65.5% | Better |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 81.4%77.2–85.5 | 79.5% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 19.2%17–21.6 | 20.6% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 30.9%27.8–34.1 | 33.2% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 21.8%19.3–24.3 | 25.1% | 23.6% | Better |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 7.5%6.3–8.7 | 14.9% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 7.4%6.4–8.5 | 12.5% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 4.9%4.2–5.6 | 8.4% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 4.9%4.3–5.6 | 8.3% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 5.2%4.3–6.2 | 11.7% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 21%18.7–23.6 | 25.3% | 30.1% | Lower |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 9%7.9–10.3 | 11.3% | 13.6% | Lower |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 9.2%8.1–10.4 | 12.3% | 13.9% | Lower |
| Hearing difficulty | 5.5%4.9–6.1 | 5.9% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 3.1%2.8–3.5 | 4.8% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 5%4.4–5.6 | 7% | 7.9% | Lower |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 2.4%2.1–2.7 | 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 Cheshire
Is Cheshire a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Cheshire is healthier than 96% of U.S. towns: A+ for health, #24 of 154 in Connecticut. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 85%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Cheshire?
CDC estimates 28.6% of adults have obesity, likely between 24.6% and 32.8%, against 30.5% across Connecticut and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Cheshire?
Saint Mary's Hospital in Waterbury, 6.4 miles in a straight line from Cheshire’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in Cheshire have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 5.8% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 4.8–6.8%), 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 Cheshire more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from A to A+.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Cheshire.
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.