Where Falls Village residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Falls Village, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Falls Village. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Falls Village
Cancer and arthritis run high in Falls Village
1 in 10 adults have had cancer (10.5%), vs 8.5% across Connecticut. 3 in 10 adults have arthritis (30.2%), vs 24.7% across Connecticut. Conditions ↓
Nearly everyone in Falls Village is insured
Only 6.1% of adults 18–64 have no health insurance, vs 10% across Connecticut. Checkups ↓
Fewer Falls Village adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing and getting around all run below Connecticut. 1 in 10 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 Falls Village’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Falls Village adults…
Falls Village runs above CT on 2 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Falls Village 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.
9.2% of Falls Village adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.7% across Connecticut.
Care in and near Falls Village
No hospital or community health center in Falls Village 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 Falls Village; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
Everyday habits, side by side with Connecticut
Share of adults, with the Connecticut figure marked.
0.6 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
How Falls Village adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Falls Village does better than Connecticut.
3 in 10 Falls Village 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.
Falls Village and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Nearby towns are shaded from CDC’s estimates for their ZIP codes, or CDC’s own figure for cities and villages.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Falls Village adults live with a disability (Connecticut 25.3%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Falls Village
Why doesn’t Falls Village have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Falls Village.
What hospital is closest to Falls Village?
Sharon Hospital in Sharon, 8.4 miles in a straight line from Falls Village’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 5 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Falls Village?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Community Health & Wellness Center North Canaan in Canaan, 4.9 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Falls Village.
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.