Where Coleytown residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Coleytown, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Coleytown. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Coleytown
Coleytown adults report less loneliness
Loneliness (29.7% vs 33.2%), frequent mental distress (11.8% vs 15.8%), lack of emotional support (20.3% vs 25.1%) and depression (17.1% vs 20.6%) all run below Connecticut. Mind & connection ↓
Coleytown is an active town
Only 17.2% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 25.1% across Connecticut. Habits ↓
Obesity and COPD are less common in Coleytown
Coleytown runs below Connecticut on six chronic conditions, most of all obesity (21.7% vs 30.5%), COPD (4% vs 5.6%) and diabetes (7.6% 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 Coleytown’s likely range.
How Coleytown adults are doing
On 4 of 4 measures, Coleytown does better than Connecticut.
3 in 10 Coleytown 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.
Everyday habits, side by side with Connecticut
Share of adults, with the Connecticut figure marked.
1.7 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
Out of every 100 Coleytown adults…
Coleytown runs below CT on 9 of 12 conditions and above it on 1. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Coleytown
No hospital or community health center in Coleytown 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 Coleytown; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
Keeping up with care
Share of Coleytown adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Connecticut.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
3.8% of Coleytown adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.7% across Connecticut.
Coleytown 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Poplar Plains | — | — | — | — | |
| Staples | — | — | — | — | |
| Westport | A+ | 21.4% | 7.3% | 5.9% | ZIP 06880 |
| Fairfield | A+ | 21.4% | 6.7% | 6.3% | ZIP codes |
| Weston | A+ | 21.4% | 7% | 5.6% | ZIP 06883 |
| Westport Village | — | — | — | — |
Poplar Plains, Staples and Westport Village: Census-designated places inside larger towns, graded as part of them. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Coleytown adults live with a disability (Connecticut 25.3%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Coleytown
Why doesn’t Coleytown have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Coleytown.
What hospital is closest to Coleytown?
Norwalk Hospital in Norwalk, 6.1 miles in a straight line from Coleytown’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 Coleytown?
28 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Operation Hope in Fairfield, 5.2 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Coleytown.
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.