Photo: Magicpiano · CC BY-SA 3.0Where Fenwick residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Fenwick, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 06475. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Fenwick
Cancer and arthritis run high in Fenwick
1 in 8 adults have had cancer (12.6%), vs 8.5% across Connecticut. 1 in 3 adults have arthritis (31.6%), vs 24.7% across Connecticut. In all, Fenwick runs above Connecticut on three of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Fenwick keeps up with checkups
It beats Connecticut on four of five routine checkups and screenings, including yearly checkups (85.4% vs 80.4%) and dentist visits (79.7% vs 70.7%). Checkups ↓
Fenwick adults report less loneliness
Loneliness (25.6% vs 33.2%), frequent mental distress (12.2% vs 15.8%) and lack of emotional support (18.8% vs 25.1%) all run below Connecticut. Mind & connection ↓
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 Fenwick’s likely range; Fenwick’s figures come from ZIP code 06475, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Fenwick adults…
Fenwick runs below CT on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 5. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Fenwick adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Connecticut.
How Fenwick adults are doing
On 3 of 4 measures, Fenwick does better than Connecticut.
1 in 4 Fenwick 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 Fenwick
No hospital or community health center in Fenwick 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 Fenwick; ≈ 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.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
4.8% of Fenwick adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.7% across Connecticut.
Fenwick 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 Fenwick adults live with a disability (Connecticut 25.3%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Fenwick
Why doesn’t Fenwick have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Fenwick.
What hospital is closest to Fenwick?
Lawrence & Memorial Hospital in New London, 13.8 miles in a straight line from Fenwick’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Fenwick?
2 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Community Health Center of Old Saybrook in Old Saybrook, 1.7 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Fenwick.
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.