Where Higganum residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Higganum, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Higganum. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Higganum
Higganum is an active town
Only 17.5% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 25.1% across Connecticut. The town has 15 miles of trails across 13 parks and preserves. Habits ↓
Higganum adults report less loneliness
Loneliness (26.7% vs 33.2%), frequent mental distress (13.7% vs 15.8%) and lack of emotional support (19.9% vs 25.1%) all run below Connecticut. Mind & connection ↓
Nearly everyone in Higganum is insured
Only 4.8% 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 Higganum’s likely range.
Everyday habits, side by side with Connecticut
Share of adults, with the Connecticut figure marked.
15 miles of trails across 13 parks and preserves
How Higganum adults are doing
On 3 of 4 measures, Higganum does better than Connecticut.
1 in 4 Higganum 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.
Keeping up with care
Share of Higganum adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Connecticut.
Out of every 100 Higganum adults…
Higganum runs below CT on 3 of 12 conditions and above it on 1. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Higganum
No hospital or community health center in Higganum 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 Higganum; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
5% of Higganum adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.7% across Connecticut.
Higganum 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Middletown | A− | 30.7% | 9.5% | 11% | CDC place |
| Haddam | A+ | 27.7% | 8.5% | 9.1% | ZIP codes |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Higganum adults live with a disability (Connecticut 25.3%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Higganum
Why doesn’t Higganum have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Higganum.
What hospital is closest to Higganum?
Middlesex Hospital in Middletown, 6.5 miles in a straight line from Higganum’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 Higganum?
2 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Community Health Center of Middletown in Middletown, 7.1 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Higganum.
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.