Photo: Mbdfar · CC BY-SA 4.0Where Knollcrest residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Knollcrest, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Knollcrest. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Knollcrest
Cancer runs high in Knollcrest
1 in 9 adults have had cancer (11.3%), vs 8.5% across Connecticut. Conditions ↓
Fewer Knollcrest 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 Knollcrest’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Knollcrest adults…
Knollcrest runs below CT on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 2. Tap one to see it as people.
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 Knollcrest adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.7% across Connecticut.
Care in and near Knollcrest
No hospital or community health center in Knollcrest 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 Knollcrest; ≈ 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.
Keeping up with care
Share of Knollcrest adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Connecticut.
How Knollcrest adults are doing
About the same as Connecticut on each measure.
1 in 3 Knollcrest 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.
Knollcrest 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 Knollcrest adults live with a disability (Connecticut 25.3%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Knollcrest
Why doesn’t Knollcrest have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Knollcrest.
What hospital is closest to Knollcrest?
Danbury Hospital in Danbury, 6.7 miles in a straight line from Knollcrest’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Knollcrest?
6 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Hudson Valley Regional Community Health Centers - Putnam in Brewster, 7.2 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Knollcrest.
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.