Photo: Quintin Soloviev · CC BY 4.0Where Mystic residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Mystic, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Mystic. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Mystic
Cancer, arthritis and heart disease run high in Mystic
1 in 7 adults have had cancer (14.3%), vs 8.5% across Connecticut. 1 in 3 adults have arthritis (32.5%), vs 24.7% across Connecticut. Heart disease is also above the state: 7.5%, vs 5.8% across Connecticut. In all, Mystic runs above Connecticut on four of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 39% of residents are 65 or older (Connecticut 19%), and cancer, arthritis and heart disease are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
Mystic keeps up with checkups
It beats Connecticut on four of five routine checkups and screenings, including yearly checkups (85.6% vs 80.4%) and dentist visits (81.8% vs 70.7%). Checkups ↓
Few Mystic adults smoke
5.7% 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 Mystic’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Mystic adults…
Mystic runs below CT on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 4. Tap one to see it as people.
Mystic is an older town: 39% of residents are 65 or older, vs 19% across Connecticut. Heart disease, arthritis and cancer rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Mystic as about how healthy they are.
Keeping up with care
Share of Mystic 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.
5.7 miles of trails across 15 parks and preserves
Care in and near Mystic
No hospital or community health center in Mystic 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 Mystic; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
How Mystic adults are doing
On 3 of 4 measures, Mystic does better than Connecticut.
1 in 4 Mystic 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.
3.4% of Mystic adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.7% across Connecticut.
Mystic 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Groton | A− | 30.6% | 8.8% | 9.5% | ZIP codes |
| Stonington | A | 29.5% | 9.5% | 7.9% | ZIP codes |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Mystic adults live with a disability (Connecticut 25.3%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Mystic
Why doesn’t Mystic have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Mystic.
What hospital is closest to Mystic?
Westerly Hospital in Westerly, 6.9 miles in a straight line from Mystic’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 Mystic?
7 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Community Health Center of Groton in Groton, 5.1 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Mystic.
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.