Knesseth Israel Synagogue · Photo: Elipongo · Public domainOn CDC estimates, Ellington is healthier than 94% of U.S. towns
Ellington differs from Connecticut on 17 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 16 better, 1 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 06029, 06076. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Ellington
Ellington is an active town
Only 17.7% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 25.1% across Connecticut. The town has 43 miles of trails across 48 parks and preserves. Habits ↓
Fewer Ellington 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 Ellington is insured
Only 5.4% 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 Ellington’s likely range; Ellington’s figures come from ZIP codes 06029, 06076, which may reach past town lines.
What’s behind Ellington’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Ellington is healthier than 94% of U.S. towns, #37 of 154 in Connecticut. All seven estimates beat the typical U.S. town. The strongest is diabetes (fewer adults with diabetes than 96% of towns); the weakest is mental distress, still better than 83%.
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). Ellington’s median household income is $129,913; among the 4,554 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($97K–$162K), it’s healthier than 87%, about where its income would put it.
Most Connecticut towns score higher on these estimates than towns elsewhere, so within the state Ellington is healthier than 76% of graded towns, against 94% nationally.
Everyday habits, side by side with Connecticut
Share of adults, with the Connecticut figure marked.
43 miles of trails across 48 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.
5.9% of Ellington adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.7% across Connecticut.
Keeping up with care
Share of Ellington adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Connecticut.
Out of every 100 Ellington adults…
Ellington runs below CT on 4 of 12 conditions and above it on 1. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Ellington
No hospital or community health center in Ellington 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 Ellington; ≈ 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).
How Ellington adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Ellington does better than Connecticut.
3 in 10 Ellington 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.
Ellington and the towns around it
Ellington’s Health Grade ranks 3rd of 8 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ellington | A | 29.8% | 8.1% | 8.9% | ZIP codes |
| Crystal Lake | — | — | — | — | |
| Tolland | A+ | 29.4% | 8.2% | 8.1% | ZIP 06084 |
| Willington | A− | 32.2% | 9.5% | 11.5% | ZIP 06279 |
| East Windsor | A− | 30% | 10.5% | 10.6% | ZIP codes |
| Stafford | A− | 32.2% | 9.1% | 11.6% | ZIP 06076 |
| Stafford Springs | — | — | — | — | |
| Somers | A | 31.3% | 9.1% | 10.2% | ZIP 06071 |
Crystal Lake and Stafford Springs: 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 Ellington adults live with a disability (Connecticut 25.3%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Ellington
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Ellington is better than Connecticut on 16 and worse on 1; on the rest, the Connecticut figure falls inside Ellington’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Ellington | CT | U.S. | vs CT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 12.3%10.7–14.1 | 16.2% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 10.9%9.5–12.3 | 12.4% | 13% | Better |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 14.8%13.1–16.6 | 15.8% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 29.8%25.5–34.7 | 30.5% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 8.1%7.1–9.4 | 10.2% | 12% | Better |
| High blood pressure | 29.8%27–32.9 | 32% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 38.2%35.1–41.7 | 38.4% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 24.2%21.8–26.7 | 24.7% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 10.6%9.5–11.9 | 11% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 9.4%8.6–10.3 | 8.5% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 5.2%4.7–5.8 | 5.8% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 4.8%4.2–5.5 | 5.6% | 6.3% | Better |
| Stroke | 2.7%2.4–2.9 | 3.2% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 6.9%5.5–8.5 | 9.8% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 8.9%7.5–10.5 | 10.6% | 11.8% | Better |
| No exercise outside work | 17.7%15–20.6 | 25.1% | 24.7% | Better |
| Binge drinking | 15.7%13.5–18.3 | 15.4% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 33.4%29.3–37.9 | 35.8% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 5.4%4.5–6.4 | 10% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 80.5%77.8–83.2 | 80.4% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 75.8%73.2–78.3 | 70.7% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 91.1%89.8–92.3 | 89.5% | 87.1% | Better |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 77%74.2–79.7 | 76.5% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 75.2%71.8–78.5 | 72.3% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 80.5%75.4–85.3 | 79.5% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 21%18.4–23.8 | 20.6% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 30.5%27–34.2 | 33.2% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 20.2%17.6–23 | 25.1% | 23.6% | Better |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 8.1%6.8–9.6 | 14.9% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 7.5%6.4–8.7 | 12.5% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 5.1%4.4–5.9 | 8.4% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 5.2%4.5–5.8 | 8.3% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 5.9%4.9–7.1 | 11.7% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 19.7%17.2–22.5 | 25.3% | 30.1% | Lower |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 8.6%7.4–9.9 | 11.3% | 13.6% | Lower |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 10.2%8.9–11.6 | 12.3% | 13.9% | Lower |
| Hearing difficulty | 5.4%4.8–6.1 | 5.9% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 3.1%2.8–3.5 | 4.8% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 5.4%4.8–6.1 | 7% | 7.9% | Lower |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 2.5%2.2–2.8 | 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 Ellington
Is Ellington a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Ellington is healthier than 94% of U.S. towns: A for health, #37 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 Ellington?
CDC estimates 29.8% of adults have obesity, likely between 25.5% and 34.7%, against 30.5% across Connecticut and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Ellington?
Johnson Memorial Hospital in Stafford Springs, 5.2 miles in a straight line from Ellington’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in Ellington have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 5.4% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 4.5–6.4%), 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 Ellington more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from A− to A+.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Ellington.
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.