Where Fairfield University residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Fairfield University, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Fairfield University. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Fairfield University
Binge drinking is the habit Fairfield University doesn’t win on
24.3% of adults binge drink, vs 15.4% across Connecticut, even though fewer of them smoke and more of them exercise. Habits ↓
Loneliness runs high in Fairfield University
46.4% of adults feel lonely, vs 33.2% across Connecticut. Frequent mental distress is above the state too: 22%, vs 15.8% across Connecticut. Mind & connection ↓
Diabetes and heart disease are less common in Fairfield University
Fairfield University runs below Connecticut on nine chronic conditions, most of all diabetes (0.7% vs 10.2%), heart disease (0.5% vs 5.8%) and stroke (0.3% vs 3.2%). A young population is part of it: only 0% of residents are 65 or older (Connecticut 19%). Conditions ↓
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 Fairfield University’s likely range.
Everyday habits, side by side with Connecticut
Share of adults, with the Connecticut figure marked.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
Out of every 100 Fairfield University adults…
Fairfield University runs below CT on 10 of 12 conditions and above it on 1. Tap one to see it as people.
Only 0% of Fairfield University residents are 65 or older, vs 19% across Connecticut. Heart disease, COPD and arthritis run low partly because the town is young.
How Fairfield University adults are doing
On 3 of 4 measures, Fairfield University runs above Connecticut.
5 in 10 Fairfield University 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.
Care in and near Fairfield University
No hospital or community health center in Fairfield University 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 Fairfield University; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
Keeping up with care
Share of Fairfield University adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Connecticut.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
3.3% of Fairfield University adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.7% across Connecticut.
Fairfield University and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
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Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Fairfield University adults live with a disability (Connecticut 25.3%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Fairfield University
Why doesn’t Fairfield University have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Fairfield University.
What hospital is closest to Fairfield University?
St. Vincent's Medical Center in Bridgeport, 4.0 miles in a straight line from Fairfield University’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Fairfield University?
28 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Operation Hope in Fairfield, 1.4 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Fairfield University.
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. 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.