Where Murray residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Murray, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Murray. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Murray
Murray is older than Connecticut, yet healthier on chronic conditions
Murray runs below Connecticut on six chronic conditions, most of all COPD (3.5% vs 5.6%), obesity (20.9% vs 30.5%) and diabetes (7.4% vs 10.2%). That’s despite an older population: 27% of residents are 65 or older (Connecticut 19%). Conditions ↓
Murray is an active town
Only 15.4% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 25.1% across Connecticut. Habits ↓
Murray adults report less loneliness
Loneliness (28.2% vs 33.2%), frequent mental distress (10.8% vs 15.8%), lack of emotional support (18.9% vs 25.1%) and depression (16.6% vs 20.6%) all 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 Murray’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Murray adults…
Murray runs below CT on 9 of 12 conditions and above it on 1. Tap one to see it as people.
Murray is an older town: 27% of residents are 65 or older, vs 19% across Connecticut. Cancer rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Murray as about how healthy they are.
Everyday habits, side by side with Connecticut
Share of adults, with the Connecticut figure marked.
6.8 miles of trails across 5 parks and preserves
How Murray adults are doing
On 4 of 4 measures, Murray does better than Connecticut.
3 in 10 Murray 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 Murray
No hospital or community health center in Murray 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 Murray; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
Keeping up with care
Share of Murray 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.
2.8% of Murray adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.7% across Connecticut.
Murray 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 Murray adults live with a disability (Connecticut 25.3%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Murray
Why doesn’t Murray have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Murray.
What hospital is closest to Murray?
St. Vincent's Medical Center in Bridgeport, 4.5 miles in a straight line from Murray’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 Murray?
28 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Optimus at Kinsella in Bridgeport, 4.2 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Murray.
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.