Photo: CharlusIngus at English Wikipedia · Public domainWhere Gales Ferry residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Gales Ferry, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Gales Ferry. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Gales Ferry
Fewer Gales Ferry adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below Connecticut. 1 in 10 adults worry about having enough food, vs 1 in 7 adults statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Nearly everyone in Gales Ferry is insured
Only 6.6% 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 Gales Ferry’s likely range.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
7.6% of Gales Ferry adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.7% across Connecticut.
Keeping up with care
Share of Gales Ferry adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Connecticut.
Out of every 100 Gales Ferry adults…
Gales Ferry runs below CT on 1 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Gales Ferry
No hospital or community health center in Gales Ferry 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 Gales Ferry; ≈ 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.
0.1 miles of trails across 5 parks and preserves
How Gales Ferry adults are doing
About the same as Connecticut on each measure.
3 in 10 Gales Ferry 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.
Gales Ferry 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.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ledyard | A | 31% | 8.7% | 9.6% | ZIP codes |
| Montville | A− | 31.9% | 9.6% | 10.9% | ZIP codes |
| Oxoboxo River | — | — | — | — | |
| Waterford | A− | 30.3% | 9.6% | 9.1% | ZIP codes |
Oxoboxo River: a Census-designated place inside a larger town, graded as part of it. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Gales Ferry adults live with a disability (Connecticut 25.3%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Gales Ferry
Why doesn’t Gales Ferry have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Gales Ferry.
What hospital is closest to Gales Ferry?
Lawrence & Memorial Hospital in New London, 5.9 miles in a straight line from Gales Ferry’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 Gales Ferry?
9 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Community Health Center of Groton in Groton, 3.8 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Gales Ferry.
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.