Photo: John Phelan · CC BY-SA 4.0On CDC estimates, Glastonbury is healthier than 97% of U.S. towns
Glastonbury differs from Connecticut on 23 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 22 better, 1 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 06033, 06073. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Glastonbury
Glastonbury keeps up with checkups
It beats Connecticut on five of five routine checkups and screenings, including yearly checkups (83.7% vs 80.4%) and dentist visits (79.5% vs 70.7%). Checkups ↓
Glastonbury is an active town
Only 17.9% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 25.1% across Connecticut. The town has 174 miles of trails across 186 parks and preserves. Habits ↓
Glastonbury adults report less loneliness
Loneliness (29.7% vs 33.2%), frequent mental distress (13.5% vs 15.8%) and lack of emotional support (21.2% 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 Glastonbury’s likely range; Glastonbury’s figures come from ZIP codes 06033, 06073, which may reach past town lines.
What’s behind Glastonbury’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Glastonbury is healthier than 97% of U.S. towns, #16 of 154 in Connecticut. All seven estimates beat the typical U.S. town. The strongest is fair or poor health (fewer adults who rate their health fair or poor than almost every town); the weakest is no exercise, still better than 92%.
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). Glastonbury’s median household income is $157,192; among the 2,337 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($118K–$196K), it’s healthier than 87%, about where its income would put it.
Keeping up with care
Share of Glastonbury adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Connecticut.
Everyday habits, side by side with Connecticut
Share of adults, with the Connecticut figure marked.
174 miles of trails across 186 parks and preserves
How Glastonbury adults are doing
On 3 of 4 measures, Glastonbury does better than Connecticut.
3 in 10 Glastonbury 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.
Out of every 100 Glastonbury adults…
Glastonbury runs below CT on 5 of 12 conditions and above it on 1. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Glastonbury
No hospital or community health center in Glastonbury 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 Glastonbury; ≈ 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).
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
4.5% of Glastonbury adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.7% across Connecticut.
Glastonbury and the towns around it
Glastonbury has the best Health Grade of the 10 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glastonbury | A+ | 26.9% | 8.9% | 7.4% | ZIP codes |
| Manchester | B+ | 32.1% | 10.9% | 11.8% | ZIP codes |
| Wethersfield | — | — | — | — | |
| Wethersfield | A | 28.8% | 9.7% | 8.9% | ZIP 06109 |
| East Hartford | — | — | — | — | |
| East Hartford | C | 37.3% | 14.3% | 14.4% | ZIP codes |
| Marlborough | A | 30% | 10% | 9.8% | ZIP 06447 |
| Rocky Hill | A | 26.7% | 9.5% | 8.7% | ZIP 06067 |
Wethersfield and East Hartford: 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 Glastonbury adults live with a disability (Connecticut 25.3%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Glastonbury
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Glastonbury is better than Connecticut on 22 and worse on 1; on the rest, the Connecticut figure falls inside Glastonbury’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Glastonbury | CT | U.S. | vs CT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 10.8%9.4–12.3 | 16.2% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 9.8%8.7–11 | 12.4% | 13% | Better |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 13.5%12.1–15 | 15.8% | 15.9% | Better |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 26.9%23–30.9 | 30.5% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 8.9%7.8–10.1 | 10.2% | 12% | Better |
| High blood pressure | 30.1%27.5–32.8 | 32% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 40.4%37.3–43.4 | 38.4% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 24.8%22.6–27.1 | 24.7% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 11.2%10–12.4 | 11% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 9.7%8.9–10.5 | 8.5% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 4.9%4.4–5.5 | 5.8% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 4.2%3.6–4.8 | 5.6% | 6.3% | Better |
| Stroke | 2.5%2.3–2.8 | 3.2% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 4.8%3.9–5.8 | 9.8% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 7.4%6.2–8.8 | 10.6% | 11.8% | Better |
| No exercise outside work | 17.9%15.4–20.5 | 25.1% | 24.7% | Better |
| Binge drinking | 16.4%14.3–18.5 | 15.4% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 32.3%28.9–36.1 | 35.8% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 4.5%3.7–5.4 | 10% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 83.7%81.5–85.7 | 80.4% | 77.4% | Better |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 79.5%77.5–81.5 | 70.7% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 92.8%91.8–93.7 | 89.5% | 87.1% | Better |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 77.8%75.1–80.3 | 76.5% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 75.4%72.5–78.3 | 72.3% | 65.5% | Better |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 83.7%79.7–87.2 | 79.5% | 76.4% | Better |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 21.1%18.7–23.6 | 20.6% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 29.7%26.7–32.9 | 33.2% | 32.5% | Better |
| Lack social and emotional support | 21.2%18.7–23.8 | 25.1% | 23.6% | Better |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 7.2%6.1–8.5 | 14.9% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 6.2%5.3–7.3 | 12.5% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 4.3%3.7–4.9 | 8.4% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 4.4%3.9–5 | 8.3% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 4.5%3.7–5.5 | 11.7% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 20%17.6–22.3 | 25.3% | 30.1% | Lower |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 8.4%7.3–9.6 | 11.3% | 13.6% | Lower |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 9%7.9–10.3 | 12.3% | 13.9% | Lower |
| Hearing difficulty | 5.2%4.6–5.9 | 5.9% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 2.8%2.5–3.1 | 4.8% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 4.7%4.1–5.3 | 7% | 7.9% | Lower |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 2.2%1.9–2.5 | 3.5% | 3.8% | Lower |
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 Glastonbury
Is Glastonbury a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Glastonbury is healthier than 97% of U.S. towns: A+ for health, #16 of 154 in Connecticut. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 87%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Glastonbury?
CDC estimates 26.9% of adults have obesity, likely between 23% and 30.9%, against 30.5% across Connecticut and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Glastonbury?
Manchester Memorial Hospital in Manchester, 6.3 miles in a straight line from Glastonbury’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
How many people in Glastonbury have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 4.5% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 3.7–5.4%), 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 Glastonbury more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from A to A+.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Glastonbury.
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.