Photo: Carol M. Highsmith · Public domainWithin Connecticut, East Haddam is healthier than 54% of graded towns
East Haddam differs from Connecticut on 14 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 12 better, 2 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 06423, 06469, 06415. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in East Haddam
Connecticut sets a high bar
East Haddam is healthier than 90% of U.S. towns, but only 54% of the 154 Connecticut towns we grade. Health Grade ↓
Cancer and arthritis run high in East Haddam
1 in 10 adults have had cancer (10.1%), vs 8.5% across Connecticut. 3 in 10 adults have arthritis (28.7%), vs 24.7% across Connecticut. Age is part of it: 26% of residents are 65 or older (Connecticut 19%), and cancer and arthritis are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
Fewer East Haddam adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below Connecticut. 1 in 12 adults worry about having enough food, vs 1 in 7 adults statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Nearly everyone in East Haddam is insured
Only 5.5% 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 East Haddam’s likely range; East Haddam’s figures come from ZIP codes 06423, 06469, 06415, 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 East Haddam’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, East Haddam is healthier than 90% of U.S. towns, #72 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 93% of towns); the weakest is physical distress, still better than 81%.
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). East Haddam’s median household income is $107,861; among the 7,479 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($81K–$135K), it’s healthier than 87%, about where its income would put it.
Out of every 100 East Haddam adults…
East Haddam runs below CT on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 2. Tap one to see it as people.
East Haddam is an older town: 26% of residents are 65 or older, vs 19% across Connecticut. Arthritis and cancer rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in East Haddam as about how healthy they are.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
6.9% of East Haddam adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.7% across Connecticut.
Keeping up with care
Share of East Haddam adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Connecticut.
Care in and near East Haddam
No hospital or community health center in East Haddam 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 East Haddam; ≈ 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.
120 miles of trails across 62 parks and preserves
How East Haddam adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, East Haddam does better than Connecticut.
3 in 10 East Haddam 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.
East Haddam and the towns around it
East Haddam’s Health Grade ranks 5th of 7 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Haddam | A | 29.8% | 9.4% | 10.2% | ZIP codes |
| Haddam | A+ | 27.7% | 8.5% | 9.1% | ZIP codes |
| East Hampton | A | 29.3% | 9.2% | 10.9% | ZIP codes |
| Colchester | A | 30% | 8.3% | 8.8% | ZIP 06415 |
| Lyme | A | 28.4% | 9.3% | 7% | ZIP codes |
| Salem | A | 29.7% | 8% | 8% | ZIP 06420 |
| Chester | A− | 30.3% | 11.1% | 10.8% | ZIP 06412 |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of East Haddam adults live with a disability (Connecticut 25.3%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for East Haddam
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, East Haddam is better than Connecticut on 12 and worse on 2; on the rest, the Connecticut figure falls inside East Haddam’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | East Haddam | CT | U.S. | vs CT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 13.2%11.3–15.4 | 16.2% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 12%10.4–13.6 | 12.4% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 14.6%12.9–16.5 | 15.8% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 29.8%25.2–34.7 | 30.5% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 9.4%8.1–10.8 | 10.2% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 33.9%30.7–37.2 | 32% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 39.4%36.2–42.8 | 38.4% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 28.7%25.9–31.5 | 24.7% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 10.8%9.6–12 | 11% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 10.1%9.2–11 | 8.5% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 6.1%5.4–6.8 | 5.8% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 5.8%5–6.8 | 5.6% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 3.1%2.8–3.5 | 3.2% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 6.8%5.5–8.4 | 9.8% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 10.2%8.4–12.3 | 10.6% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 20.5%17.3–24 | 25.1% | 24.7% | Better |
| Binge drinking | 16.5%14.2–19 | 15.4% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 32%28.1–36.5 | 35.8% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 5.5%4.5–6.7 | 10% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 82.7%80.1–85.1 | 80.4% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 76.4%73.9–79.1 | 70.7% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 91.4%90.1–92.6 | 89.5% | 87.1% | Better |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 77.6%74.8–80.4 | 76.5% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 74.1%70.6–77.6 | 72.3% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 78.7%73.4–83.8 | 79.5% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 23.1%20.2–26.1 | 20.6% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 27.6%24.2–31.2 | 33.2% | 32.5% | Better |
| Lack social and emotional support | 20.7%17.9–23.8 | 25.1% | 23.6% | Better |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 8.1%6.6–10 | 14.9% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 7.8%6.4–9.4 | 12.5% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 5.5%4.6–6.5 | 8.4% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 5.4%4.7–6.4 | 8.3% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 6.9%5.4–8.6 | 11.7% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 22.2%19.2–25.3 | 25.3% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 9.9%8.4–11.5 | 11.3% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 10.8%9.4–12.4 | 12.3% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 6.3%5.5–7.1 | 5.9% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 3.6%3.1–4 | 4.8% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 6.1%5.2–7 | 7% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 2.9%2.6–3.3 | 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 East Haddam
Is East Haddam a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, East Haddam is healthier than 90% of U.S. towns: A for health, #72 of 154 in Connecticut. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 87%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in East Haddam?
CDC estimates 29.8% of adults have obesity, likely between 25.2% and 34.7%, against 30.5% across Connecticut and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to East Haddam?
Middlesex Hospital in Middletown, 14.6 miles in a straight line from East Haddam’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in East Haddam have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 5.5% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 4.5–6.7%), 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 East Haddam 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 East Haddam.
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.