Photo: John Phelan · CC BY 4.0Where Coventry Lake residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Coventry Lake, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Coventry Lake. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Coventry Lake
Coventry Lake is an active town
Only 19.2% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 25.1% across Connecticut. Habits ↓
Fewer Coventry Lake adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below Connecticut. 1 in 11 adults worry about having enough food, vs 1 in 7 adults statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Nearly everyone in Coventry Lake is insured
Only 6.1% of adults 18–64 have no health insurance, vs 10% across Connecticut. Checkups ↓
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 Coventry Lake’s likely range.
Everyday habits, side by side with Connecticut
Share of adults, with the Connecticut figure marked.
3.2 miles of trails across 8 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.
7.2% of Coventry Lake adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.7% across Connecticut.
Keeping up with care
Share of Coventry Lake adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Connecticut.
Out of every 100 Coventry Lake adults…
Coventry Lake runs below CT on 1 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Coventry Lake
No hospital or community health center in Coventry Lake 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 Coventry Lake; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
How Coventry Lake adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Coventry Lake does better than Connecticut.
1 in 3 Coventry Lake 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.
Coventry Lake and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Coventry | — | — | — | — |
South Coventry: a Census-designated place inside a larger town, graded as part of it. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Coventry Lake adults live with a disability (Connecticut 25.3%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Coventry Lake
Why doesn’t Coventry Lake have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Coventry Lake.
What hospital is closest to Coventry Lake?
Windham Community Memorial Hospital in Willimantic, 7.1 miles in a straight line from Coventry Lake’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 Coventry Lake?
5 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Generations Family Health Center in Willimantic, 7.0 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Coventry Lake.
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.