Photo: John Phelan · CC BY-SA 4.0Where Kensington residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Kensington, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Kensington. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Kensington
Kensington keeps up with checkups
It beats Connecticut on three of five routine checkups and screenings, including yearly checkups (83.1% vs 80.4%) and dentist visits (74.4% vs 70.7%). Checkups ↓
Cancer runs high in Kensington
1 in 10 adults have had cancer (10.2%), vs 8.5% across Connecticut. Conditions ↓
Fewer Kensington adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below Connecticut. 1 in 11 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 Kensington’s likely range.
Keeping up with care
Share of Kensington 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.
6.4% of Kensington adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.7% across Connecticut.
Out of every 100 Kensington adults…
Kensington runs below CT on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 2. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Kensington
No hospital or community health center in Kensington 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 Kensington; ≈ 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.
3 miles of trails across 14 parks and preserves
How Kensington adults are doing
About the same as Connecticut on each measure.
1 in 3 Kensington 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.
Kensington 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Britain | C− | 37.7% | 13.8% | 15.8% | CDC place |
| Berlin | A | 28.7% | 10.2% | 9.8% | ZIP codes |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Kensington adults live with a disability (Connecticut 25.3%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Kensington
Why doesn’t Kensington have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Kensington.
What hospital is closest to Kensington?
The Hospital of Central Connecticut in New Britain, 3.6 miles in a straight line from Kensington’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Kensington?
14 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is New Britain Family Health and Wellness Center in New Britain, 2.5 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Kensington.
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.