Where Chimney Point residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Chimney Point, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Chimney Point. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Chimney Point
Binge drinking is the habit Chimney Point doesn’t win on
21.3% of adults binge drink, vs 15.4% across Connecticut, even though more of them exercise. Habits ↓
Diabetes and stroke are less common in Chimney Point
Chimney Point runs below Connecticut on eight chronic conditions, most of all diabetes (6.5% vs 10.2%), stroke (2.2% vs 3.2%) and COPD (3.9% vs 5.6%). Conditions ↓
Chimney Point is an active town
Only 17.9% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 25.1% 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 Chimney Point’s likely range.
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.
Out of every 100 Chimney Point adults…
Chimney Point runs below CT on 11 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Chimney Point
No hospital or community health center in Chimney Point 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 Chimney Point; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
Keeping up with care
Share of Chimney Point adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Connecticut.
How Chimney Point adults are doing
About the same as Connecticut on each measure.
1 in 3 Chimney Point 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.
5.1% of Chimney Point adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.7% across Connecticut.
Chimney Point 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candlewood Lake Club | — | — | — | — | |
| New Milford | A | 27.7% | 9.1% | 10.4% | ZIP codes |
| New Fairfield | A | 24.3% | 8.3% | 9.1% | ZIP 06812 |
Candlewood Lake Club: 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 Chimney Point adults live with a disability (Connecticut 25.3%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Chimney Point
Why doesn’t Chimney Point have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Chimney Point.
What hospital is closest to Chimney Point?
Danbury Hospital in Danbury, 6.6 miles in a straight line from Chimney Point’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 Chimney Point?
6 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Community Health Center of Danbury in Danbury, 7.4 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Chimney Point.
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.