Where Lakes East residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Lakes East, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Lakes East. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Lakes East
Lakes East is an active town
Only 17.1% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 25.1% across Connecticut. Habits ↓
Diabetes and obesity are less common in Lakes East
Lakes East runs below Connecticut on six chronic conditions, most of all diabetes (7.4% vs 10.2%), obesity (22.3% vs 30.5%) and COPD (4.1% vs 5.6%). Conditions ↓
Few Lakes East adults smoke
6.8% of adults smoke cigarettes, vs 10.6% across Connecticut. Habits ↓
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 Lakes East’s likely range.
Everyday habits, side by side with Connecticut
Share of adults, with the Connecticut figure marked.
0.3 miles of trails across 11 parks and preserves
Out of every 100 Lakes East adults…
Lakes East runs below CT on 9 of 12 conditions and above it on 1. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Lakes East
No hospital or community health center in Lakes East 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 Lakes East; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
Keeping up with care
Share of Lakes East adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Connecticut.
How Lakes East adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Lakes East does better than Connecticut.
3 in 10 Lakes East 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.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
4.3% of Lakes East adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.7% across Connecticut.
Lakes East and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lakes West | — | — | — | — |
Lakes West: 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 Lakes East adults live with a disability (Connecticut 25.3%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Lakes East
Why doesn’t Lakes East have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Lakes East.
What hospital is closest to Lakes East?
Danbury Hospital in Danbury, 5.7 miles in a straight line from Lakes East’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 Lakes East?
7 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Cifc Health - 152 West in Danbury, 4.6 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Lakes East.
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.