Enfield Town Meetinghouse · Photo: Jerry Dougherty · CC BY 2.5Within Connecticut, Enfield is healthier than 23% of graded towns
Enfield differs from Connecticut on 3 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 1 better, 2 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 06082. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Enfield
Connecticut sets a high bar
Enfield is healthier than 72% of U.S. towns, but only 23% of the 154 Connecticut towns we grade. Health Grade ↓
Enfield has a community health center but no hospital
Community Health Center of Enfield is in town and charges on a sliding scale by income. The nearest ER is Johnson Memorial Hospital in Stafford Springs, 8.5 miles away. Getting care ↓
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 Enfield’s likely range; Enfield’s figures come from ZIP code 06082, 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 Enfield’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Enfield is healthier than 72% of U.S. towns, #119 of 154 in Connecticut. Fair or poor health holds the grade up (fewer adults who rate their health fair or poor than 79% of U.S. towns); mental distress pulls it down (better than 44%).
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). Enfield’s median household income is $90,404; among the 9,901 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($68K–$113K), it’s healthier than 71%, about where its income would put it.
Care in and near Enfield
2 community health centers in Enfield, 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 Enfield; ≈ 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).
Out of every 100 Enfield adults…
Enfield runs above CT on 1 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Everyday habits, side by side with Connecticut
Share of adults, with the Connecticut figure marked.
18 miles of trails across 44 parks and preserves
Keeping up with care
Share of Enfield adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Connecticut.
How Enfield adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Enfield runs above Connecticut.
1 in 3 Enfield 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.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
10.1% of Enfield adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.7% across Connecticut.
Enfield and the towns around it
Enfield’s Health Grade ranks 5th of 6 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enfield | B+ | 31.8% | 10.3% | 12.3% | ZIP 06082 |
| East Windsor | A− | 30% | 10.5% | 10.6% | ZIP codes |
| Suffield | A | 29.9% | 9.7% | 10.7% | ZIP codes |
| Somers | A | 31.3% | 9.1% | 10.2% | ZIP 06071 |
| Hazardville | — | — | — | — | |
| Thompsonville | — | — | — | — | |
| Windsor Locks | — | — | — | — | |
| Windsor Locks | B+ | 31.5% | 11.3% | 12.4% | ZIP 06096 |
Hazardville, Thompsonville and Windsor Locks: 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 Enfield adults live with a disability (Connecticut 25.3%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Enfield
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Enfield is better than Connecticut on 1 and worse on 2; on the rest, the Connecticut figure falls inside Enfield’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Enfield | CT | U.S. | vs CT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 15.8%14.3–17.4 | 16.2% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 12.6%11.4–13.9 | 12.4% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 17.4%15.8–19.1 | 15.8% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 31.8%27.5–36.2 | 30.5% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 10.3%9.2–11.5 | 10.2% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 32.4%29.8–35 | 32% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 39.3%36.4–42.2 | 38.4% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 26%23.8–28.2 | 24.7% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 12.2%11–13.4 | 11% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 8.8%8.1–9.5 | 8.5% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 5.8%5.3–6.4 | 5.8% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 6.1%5.4–6.7 | 5.6% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 3.2%2.9–3.4 | 3.2% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 9.7%8–11.6 | 9.8% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 12.3%10.9–13.8 | 10.6% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 24.5%21.7–27.3 | 25.1% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 17.1%15–19.3 | 15.4% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 36.8%33.2–40.8 | 35.8% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 8.4%7.2–9.6 | 10% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 81.3%78.9–83.6 | 80.4% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 70.5%68.1–73 | 70.7% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 89.6%88.4–90.8 | 89.5% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 75.7%73.2–78 | 76.5% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 72.9%69.8–76 | 72.3% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 80.5%76–84.7 | 79.5% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 23.4%20.9–26.1 | 20.6% | 20.6% | Worse |
| Feel lonely | 33.6%30.4–36.9 | 33.2% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 25.9%23.3–28.7 | 25.1% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 13.8%12.3–15.4 | 14.9% | 15% | About the same |
| Worried about keeping housing | 11.2%10–12.6 | 12.5% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 7.5%6.7–8.5 | 8.4% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 7.5%6.7–8.4 | 8.3% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 10.1%8.8–11.6 | 11.7% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 26.4%23.8–28.9 | 25.3% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 11.3%10.1–12.6 | 11.3% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 13.3%12–14.7 | 12.3% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 6.1%5.5–6.8 | 5.9% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 4.2%3.9–4.6 | 4.8% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 7%6.3–7.7 | 7% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.2%3–3.5 | 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 Enfield
Is Enfield a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Enfield is healthier than 72% of U.S. towns: B+ for health, #119 of 154 in Connecticut. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 71%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Enfield?
CDC estimates 31.8% of adults have obesity, likely between 27.5% and 36.2%, against 30.5% across Connecticut and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Enfield?
Johnson Memorial Hospital in Stafford Springs, 8.5 miles in a straight line from Enfield’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in Enfield have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 8.4% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 7.2–9.6%), 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 Enfield 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 Enfield.
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.