Photo: John Phelan · CC BY-SA 4.0On CDC estimates, Deep River is healthier than 90% of U.S. towns
Deep River differs from Connecticut on 17 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 15 better, 2 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 06417. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Deep River
Connecticut sets a high bar
Deep River is healthier than 91% of U.S. towns, but only 57% of the 154 Connecticut towns we grade. Health Grade ↓
Deep River keeps up with checkups
It beats Connecticut on four of five routine checkups and screenings, including yearly checkups (83.3% vs 80.4%) and dentist visits (78% vs 70.7%). Checkups ↓
Cancer and arthritis run high in Deep River
1 in 9 adults have had cancer (10.6%), vs 8.5% across Connecticut. 3 in 10 adults have arthritis (29.4%), vs 24.7% across Connecticut. Conditions ↓
Fewer Deep River adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below Connecticut. 1 in 13 adults worry about having enough food, vs 1 in 7 adults statewide. Everyday needs ↓
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 Deep River’s likely range; Deep River’s figures come from ZIP code 06417, which may reach past town lines; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B+ to A+.
What’s behind Deep River’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Deep River is healthier than 90% of U.S. towns, #67 of 154 in Connecticut. All seven estimates beat the typical U.S. town. The strongest is fair or poor health (fewer adults who rate their health fair or poor than 92% of towns); the weakest is physical distress, still better than 82%.
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). Deep River’s median household income is $90,253; among the 9,917 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($68K–$113K), it’s healthier than 96%, about where its income would put it.
Most Connecticut towns score higher on these estimates than towns elsewhere, so within the state Deep River is healthier than 57% of graded towns, against 90% nationally.
Keeping up with care
Share of Deep River adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Connecticut.
Out of every 100 Deep River adults…
Deep River runs below CT on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 2. Tap one to see it as people.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
6.5% of Deep River adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.7% across Connecticut.
Care in and near Deep River
No hospital or community health center in Deep River 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 Deep River; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas (a “population” designation covers specific residents, such as those with low incomes).
Everyday habits, side by side with Connecticut
Share of adults, with the Connecticut figure marked.
35 miles of trails across 24 parks and preserves
How Deep River adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Deep River does better than Connecticut.
1 in 4 Deep River 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.
Deep River and the towns around it
Deep River’s Health Grade ranks 3rd of 5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deep River | A | 28.9% | 9.6% | 9.9% | ZIP 06417 |
| Deep River Center | — | — | — | — | |
| Chester | A− | 30.3% | 11.1% | 10.8% | ZIP 06412 |
| Lyme | A | 28.4% | 9.3% | 7% | ZIP codes |
| Essex | A | 26.9% | 10.1% | 8% | ZIP codes |
| Chester Center | — | — | — | — | |
| Westbrook | A | 28.4% | 10.2% | 9.5% | ZIP 06498 |
| Essex Village | — | — | — | — |
Deep River Center, Chester Center and Essex 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 Deep River adults live with a disability (Connecticut 25.3%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Deep River
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Deep River is better than Connecticut on 15 and worse on 2; on the rest, the Connecticut figure falls inside Deep River’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Deep River | CT | U.S. | vs CT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 13.3%11.2–15.6 | 16.2% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 11.9%10.3–13.6 | 12.4% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 14.3%12.5–16.1 | 15.8% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 28.9%24.4–33.8 | 30.5% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 9.6%8.3–11 | 10.2% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 34.4%31.1–37.6 | 32% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 40.3%37–43.8 | 38.4% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 29.4%26.5–32.3 | 24.7% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 10.7%9.5–12 | 11% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 10.6%9.6–11.6 | 8.5% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 6.4%5.6–7.3 | 5.8% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 5.9%4.9–7 | 5.6% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 3.2%2.8–3.6 | 3.2% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 6.1%5–7.5 | 9.8% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 9.9%7.9–12.1 | 10.6% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 20.3%16.9–23.7 | 25.1% | 24.7% | Better |
| Binge drinking | 16.1%13.8–18.6 | 15.4% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 30%26.2–34.4 | 35.8% | 36% | Better |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 5.6%4.5–7.1 | 10% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 83.3%80.9–85.7 | 80.4% | 77.4% | Better |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 78%75.6–80.5 | 70.7% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 91.9%90.5–93 | 89.5% | 87.1% | Better |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 78.5%75.6–81.2 | 76.5% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 75.8%72.4–79.3 | 72.3% | 65.5% | Better |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 79.2%74–84.2 | 79.5% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 22.8%20–25.9 | 20.6% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 27.3%23.8–30.9 | 33.2% | 32.5% | Better |
| Lack social and emotional support | 20.5%17.7–23.6 | 25.1% | 23.6% | Better |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 7.8%6.2–9.7 | 14.9% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 7.5%6.1–9.1 | 12.5% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 5.1%4.3–6.1 | 8.4% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 5.3%4.4–6.2 | 8.3% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 6.5%5–8.2 | 11.7% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 22%19–25.3 | 25.3% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 10.1%8.4–11.8 | 11.3% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 10.6%9–12.3 | 12.3% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 6.5%5.7–7.4 | 5.9% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 3.6%3.1–4.2 | 4.8% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 6.1%5.2–7.1 | 7% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3%2.5–3.4 | 3.5% | 3.8% | Lower |
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 Deep River
Is Deep River a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Deep River is healthier than 90% of U.S. towns: A for health, #67 of 154 in Connecticut. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 96%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Deep River?
CDC estimates 28.9% of adults have obesity, likely between 24.4% and 33.8%, against 30.5% across Connecticut and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Deep River?
Middlesex Hospital in Middletown, 15.6 miles in a straight line from Deep River’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in Deep River have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 5.6% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 4.5–7.1%), 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 Deep River more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B+ to A+.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Deep River.
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.