Photo: Kenneth C. Zirkel · CC BY-SA 4.0Within Connecticut, Danielson is healthier than 6% of graded towns
Danielson differs from Connecticut on 16 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 2 better, 14 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Danielson. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Danielson
Mental distress runs high in Danielson
1 in 5 adults are in frequent mental distress (20.1%), vs 15.8% across Connecticut. Depression is above the state too: 26.1%, vs 20.6% across Connecticut. Mind & connection ↓
Smoking is more common in Danielson
1 in 6 adults smoke cigarettes (15.9%), vs 10.6% across Connecticut. Habits ↓
Danielson is behind on routine checkups
It trails Connecticut on three of five routine checkups and screenings: dentist visits (66.5% vs 70.7%), cholesterol checks (85.4% vs 89.5%) and colon screening (65% vs 72.3%). Checkups ↓
Danielson is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, Danielson is healthier than 40%. Against the 9,742 towns with similar household incomes ($48K–$80K), it’s healthier than 58%. Health Grade ↓
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 Danielson’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to B+.
What’s behind Danielson’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Danielson is healthier than 40% of U.S. towns, #145 of 154 in Connecticut. Diabetes holds the grade up (fewer adults with diabetes than 77% of U.S. towns); mental distress pulls it down (better than 9%).
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). Danielson’s median household income is $64,050; among the 9,742 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($48K–$80K), it’s healthier than 58%, more than its income alone would suggest.
How Danielson adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Danielson runs above Connecticut.
1 in 3 Danielson adults feel lonely. A hello is a start.
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Everyday habits, side by side with Connecticut
Share of adults, with the Connecticut figure marked.
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Keeping up with care
Share of Danielson adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Connecticut.
Out of every 100 Danielson adults…
Danielson runs below CT on 2 of 12 conditions and above it on 4. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Danielson
1 community health center in Danielson, plus the nearest just outside it.
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 Danielson; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
15.4% of Danielson adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.7% across Connecticut.
Danielson and the towns around it
Danielson’s Health Grade ranks 3rd of 3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Danielson | C+ | 35.9% | 10.3% | 15.9% | CDC place |
| Brooklyn | B+ | 32.7% | 9.9% | 12.4% | ZIP 06234 |
| Killingly | B− | 33.9% | 10.7% | 14.2% | ZIP codes |
| East Brooklyn | — | — | — | — |
East Brooklyn: 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 Danielson adults live with a disability (Connecticut 25.3%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Danielson
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Danielson is better than Connecticut on 2 and worse on 14; on the rest, the Connecticut figure falls inside Danielson’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Danielson | CT | U.S. | vs CT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 19.3%16.5–22.6 | 16.2% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 14.8%12.9–16.9 | 12.4% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 20.1%17.7–22.7 | 15.8% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 35.9%30.9–41.6 | 30.5% | 32.9% | Worse |
| Diabetes | 10.3%8.9–11.9 | 10.2% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 33%29.9–36.4 | 32% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 34.7%31.6–38.2 | 38.4% | 37.1% | Better |
| Arthritis | 24.3%21.9–27 | 24.7% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 12%10.7–13.5 | 11% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 7.2%6.5–7.9 | 8.5% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 6%5.3–6.8 | 5.8% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 7.2%6.1–8.5 | 5.6% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 3.3%2.9–3.7 | 3.2% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 14.9%12.3–17.9 | 9.8% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 15.9%13–19.2 | 10.6% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 29.5%25.3–34.3 | 25.1% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 17.1%14.6–20 | 15.4% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 38.7%34.3–43.3 | 35.8% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 9.9%7.8–12.3 | 10% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 77.4%74.2–80.6 | 80.4% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 66.5%63.5–69.5 | 70.7% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 85.4%83–87.7 | 89.5% | 87.1% | Worse |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 72.6%69.7–75.6 | 76.5% | 76.5% | Worse |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 65%60.7–69.1 | 72.3% | 65.5% | Worse |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 74.7%68.2–80.4 | 79.5% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 26.1%23–29.7 | 20.6% | 20.6% | Worse |
| Feel lonely | 33.7%29.5–37.9 | 33.2% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 25.8%22.3–29.5 | 25.1% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 17.7%14.5–21.3 | 14.9% | 15% | About the same |
| Worried about keeping housing | 13.9%11.6–16.4 | 12.5% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 10%8.4–11.6 | 8.4% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 9.9%8.4–11.5 | 8.3% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 15.4%12.4–18.9 | 11.7% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 30.4%26.5–34.6 | 25.3% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 12.6%10.8–14.7 | 11.3% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 16.1%13.8–18.6 | 12.3% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 6.4%5.6–7.3 | 5.9% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 5.3%4.6–6.1 | 4.8% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 9%7.7–10.5 | 7% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 4%3.5–4.7 | 3.5% | 3.8% | About the same |
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 Danielson
Is Danielson a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Danielson is healthier than 40% of U.S. towns: ≈ C+ for health, #145 of 154 in Connecticut. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 58%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Danielson?
CDC estimates 35.9% of adults have obesity, likely between 30.9% and 41.6%, against 30.5% across Connecticut and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Danielson?
Day Kimball Hospital in Putnam, 6.9 miles in a straight line from Danielson’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
How many people in Danielson have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 9.9% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 7.8–12.3%), 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 Danielson more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to B+.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Danielson.
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.