Photo: John Phelan · CC BY 4.0Where Moodus residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Moodus, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Moodus. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Moodus
Arthritis and cancer run high in Moodus
3 in 10 adults have arthritis (29.4%), vs 24.7% across Connecticut. 1 in 10 adults have had cancer (10%), vs 8.5% across Connecticut. In all, Moodus runs above Connecticut on three of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Fewer Moodus 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 ↓
Moodus adults report less loneliness
Loneliness (28% vs 33.2%) and lack of emotional support (21.2% vs 25.1%) both run below Connecticut. Mind & connection ↓
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 Moodus’ likely range.
Out of every 100 Moodus adults…
Moodus runs above CT on 3 of 12 conditions. 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.
8.1% of Moodus adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.7% across Connecticut.
How Moodus adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Moodus runs above Connecticut.
3 in 10 Moodus 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.
Care in and near Moodus
No hospital or community health center in Moodus 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 Moodus; ≈ 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.
5.2 miles of trails across 10 parks and preserves
Keeping up with care
Share of Moodus adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Connecticut.
Moodus and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
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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 Moodus adults live with a disability (Connecticut 25.3%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Moodus
Why doesn’t Moodus have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Moodus.
What hospital is closest to Moodus?
Middlesex Hospital in Middletown, 11.9 miles in a straight line from Moodus’ 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 Moodus?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Ucfs Behavioral Health Center - Colchester in Colchester, 7.0 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Moodus.
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.