Where Lakes West residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Lakes West, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Lakes West. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Lakes West
Lakes West is an active town
Only 15.5% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 25.1% across Connecticut. Habits ↓
Lakes West adults report less loneliness
Loneliness (29.5% vs 33.2%), frequent mental distress (12% vs 15.8%), lack of emotional support (19.9% vs 25.1%) and depression (17.5% vs 20.6%) all run below Connecticut. Mind & connection ↓
COPD and diabetes are less common in Lakes West
Lakes West runs below Connecticut on seven chronic conditions, most of all COPD (3.6% vs 5.6%), diabetes (6.6% vs 10.2%) and obesity (21.8% vs 30.5%). A young population is part of it: only 10% of residents are 65 or older (Connecticut 19%). Conditions ↓
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 West’s likely range.
Everyday habits, side by side with Connecticut
Share of adults, with the Connecticut figure marked.
1.8 miles of trails across 11 parks and preserves
How Lakes West adults are doing
On 4 of 4 measures, Lakes West does better than Connecticut.
3 in 10 Lakes West 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.
Out of every 100 Lakes West adults…
Lakes West runs below CT on 10 of 12 conditions and above it on 1. Tap one to see it as people.
Only 10% of Lakes West residents are 65 or older, vs 19% across Connecticut. Heart disease, COPD and arthritis run low partly because the town is young.
Care in and near Lakes West
No hospital or community health center in Lakes West 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 West; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
Keeping up with care
Share of Lakes West 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.
3.3% of Lakes West adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.7% across Connecticut.
Lakes West 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ridgebury | — | — | — | — | |
| Lakes East | — | — | — | — |
Ridgebury and Lakes East: Census-designated places inside larger towns, graded as part of them. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Lakes West adults live with a disability (Connecticut 25.3%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Lakes West
Why doesn’t Lakes West 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 West.
What hospital is closest to Lakes West?
Danbury Hospital in Danbury, 5.9 miles in a straight line from Lakes West’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 West?
7 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Cifc Health - 152 West in Danbury, 4.8 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Lakes West.
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.