Photo: JJBers · CC BY-SA 4.0Where Moosup residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Moosup, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Moosup. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Moosup
Depression is more common in Moosup
1 in 4 adults have been diagnosed with depression (25.2%), vs 20.6% across Connecticut. Frequent mental distress is above the state too: 19.1%, vs 15.8% across Connecticut. Mind & connection ↓
Dental care lags in Moosup
64.8% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 70.7% across Connecticut. Among those 65 and older, 14.9% have lost all their teeth (Connecticut 9.8%). Checkups ↓
Smoking is more common in Moosup
1 in 7 adults smoke cigarettes (13.8%), 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 Moosup’s likely range.
How Moosup adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Moosup runs above Connecticut.
1 in 3 Moosup 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.
Keeping up with care
Share of Moosup adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Connecticut.
Everyday habits, side by side with Connecticut
Share of adults, with the Connecticut figure marked.
0.6 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
Out of every 100 Moosup adults…
Moosup runs below CT on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 2. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Moosup
1 community health center in Moosup, plus the nearest just outside it.
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 Moosup; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
10.1% of Moosup adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.7% across Connecticut.
Moosup 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 Moosup adults live with a disability (Connecticut 25.3%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Moosup
Why doesn’t Moosup have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Moosup.
What hospital is closest to Moosup?
Day Kimball Hospital in Putnam, 13.3 miles in a straight line from Moosup’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Moosup?
4 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Ucfs Health Center - Plainfield in Moosup, 1.1 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Moosup.
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.