Photo: –Grondemar · CC BY-SA 3.0Where Lake Pocotopaug residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Lake Pocotopaug, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Lake Pocotopaug. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Lake Pocotopaug
Fewer Lake Pocotopaug 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 ↓
Arthritis runs high in Lake Pocotopaug
3 in 10 adults have arthritis (29%), vs 24.7% across Connecticut. Conditions ↓
Nearly everyone in Lake Pocotopaug is insured
Only 6.8% 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 Lake Pocotopaug’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.
8.5% of Lake Pocotopaug adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.7% across Connecticut.
Out of every 100 Lake Pocotopaug adults…
Lake Pocotopaug runs above CT on 2 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Lake Pocotopaug adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Connecticut.
Care in and near Lake Pocotopaug
No hospital or community health center in Lake Pocotopaug 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 Lake Pocotopaug; ≈ 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.
4.3 miles of trails across 4 parks and preserves
How Lake Pocotopaug adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Lake Pocotopaug does better than Connecticut.
3 in 10 Lake Pocotopaug 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.
Lake Pocotopaug and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Hampton | — | — | — | — |
East Hampton: 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 Lake Pocotopaug adults live with a disability (Connecticut 25.3%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Lake Pocotopaug
Why doesn’t Lake Pocotopaug have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Lake Pocotopaug.
What hospital is closest to Lake Pocotopaug?
Middlesex Hospital in Middletown, 8.2 miles in a straight line from Lake Pocotopaug’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 Lake Pocotopaug?
3 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Community Health Center of Middletown in Middletown, 7.7 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Lake Pocotopaug.
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.