Where Compo residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Compo, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Compo. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Compo
Compo adults report less loneliness
Loneliness (29.1% vs 33.2%), frequent mental distress (11.5% vs 15.8%), lack of emotional support (19.7% vs 25.1%) and depression (17.1% vs 20.6%) all run below Connecticut. Mind & connection ↓
Compo is an active town
Only 16.3% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 25.1% across Connecticut. Habits ↓
COPD and obesity are less common in Compo
Compo runs below Connecticut on six chronic conditions, most of all COPD (3.8% vs 5.6%), obesity (21.6% vs 30.5%) and diabetes (7.4% 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 Compo’s likely range.
How Compo adults are doing
On 4 of 4 measures, Compo does better than Connecticut.
3 in 10 Compo 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.
1.4 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
Out of every 100 Compo adults…
Compo runs below CT on 9 of 12 conditions and above it on 1. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Compo
No hospital or community health center in Compo 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 Compo; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
Keeping up with care
Share of Compo 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.
3.3% of Compo adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.7% across Connecticut.
Compo 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greens Farms | — | — | — | — | |
| Saugatuck | — | — | — | — | |
| Westport Village | — | — | — | — | |
| Staples | — | — | — | — |
Greens Farms, Saugatuck, Westport Village and Staples: 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 Compo adults live with a disability (Connecticut 25.3%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Compo
Why doesn’t Compo have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Compo.
What hospital is closest to Compo?
Norwalk Hospital in Norwalk, 3.7 miles in a straight line from Compo’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 Compo?
23 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Day Street Community Health Center in Norwalk, 4.0 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Compo.
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.