Photo: User:Magicpiano · CC BY-SA 4.0On CDC estimates, New Fairfield is healthier than 94% of U.S. towns
New Fairfield differs from Connecticut on 15 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 14 better, 1 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 06812. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in New Fairfield
Fewer New Fairfield 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 ↓
New Fairfield is an active town
Only 21% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 25.1% across Connecticut. The town has 12 miles of trails across 9 parks and preserves. Habits ↓
Obesity and diabetes are less common in New Fairfield
New Fairfield runs below Connecticut on obesity (24.3% vs 30.5%) and diabetes (8.3% vs 10.2%). 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 New Fairfield’s likely range; New Fairfield’s figures come from ZIP code 06812, which may reach past town lines.
What’s behind New Fairfield’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, New Fairfield is healthier than 94% of U.S. towns, #42 of 154 in Connecticut. All seven estimates beat the typical U.S. town. The strongest is obesity (fewer adults with obesity than 96% of towns); the weakest is no exercise, still better than 78%.
Health estimates follow income closely across the country: towns with higher household incomes usually score higher (a correlation of 0.77 across 21,157 graded towns). New Fairfield’s median household income is $137,647; among the 3,777 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($103K–$172K), it’s healthier than 81%, about where its income would put it.
Most Connecticut towns score higher on these estimates than towns elsewhere, so within the state New Fairfield is healthier than 74% of graded towns, against 94% nationally.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
5.9% of New Fairfield adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.7% across Connecticut.
Everyday habits, side by side with Connecticut
Share of adults, with the Connecticut figure marked.
12 miles of trails across 9 parks and preserves
Out of every 100 New Fairfield adults…
New Fairfield runs below CT on 3 of 12 conditions and above it on 1. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near New Fairfield
No hospital or community health center in New Fairfield 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 New Fairfield; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas (a “population” designation covers specific residents, such as those with low incomes).
Keeping up with care
Share of New Fairfield adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Connecticut.
How New Fairfield adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, New Fairfield does better than Connecticut.
1 in 3 New Fairfield 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.
New Fairfield and the towns around it
New Fairfield’s Health Grade ranks 3rd of 6 graded towns around it.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Fairfield | A | 24.3% | 8.3% | 9.1% | ZIP 06812 |
| Brookfield | A+ | 23.4% | 8.1% | 8.1% | ZIP 06804 |
| Candlewood Orchards | — | — | — | — | |
| Candlewood Shores | — | — | — | — | |
| Danbury | B+ | 27.3% | 9.6% | 11.3% | CDC place |
| New Milford | A | 27.7% | 9.1% | 10.4% | ZIP codes |
| Sherman | A+ | 22.8% | 8.2% | 7.1% | ZIP 06784 |
| Taylor Corners | — | — | — | — |
Candlewood Orchards, Candlewood Shores and Taylor Corners: fewer than 1,000 residents. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of New Fairfield adults live with a disability (Connecticut 25.3%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for New Fairfield
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, New Fairfield is better than Connecticut on 14 and worse on 1; on the rest, the Connecticut figure falls inside New Fairfield’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | New Fairfield | CT | U.S. | vs CT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 12.8%11.3–14.4 | 16.2% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 11.3%10.1–12.5 | 12.4% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 14.2%12.7–15.6 | 15.8% | 15.9% | Better |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 24.3%20.5–28 | 30.5% | 32.9% | Better |
| Diabetes | 8.3%7.3–9.3 | 10.2% | 12% | Better |
| High blood pressure | 29.5%26.9–32 | 32% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 39.8%36.7–42.7 | 38.4% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 23.7%21.6–25.8 | 24.7% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 10%9–11 | 11% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 9.7%8.9–10.5 | 8.5% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 5.5%5–6.1 | 5.8% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 5.2%4.6–5.9 | 5.6% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 2.9%2.7–3.2 | 3.2% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 7.7%6.3–9.4 | 9.8% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 9.1%7.7–10.5 | 10.6% | 11.8% | Better |
| No exercise outside work | 21%18.4–23.7 | 25.1% | 24.7% | Better |
| Binge drinking | 17%14.8–19.1 | 15.4% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 32.5%29.1–36.6 | 35.8% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 7.1%6–8.3 | 10% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 78.9%76.1–81.3 | 80.4% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 76.7%74.5–79.1 | 70.7% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 91.1%89.9–92.3 | 89.5% | 87.1% | Better |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 78.9%76.1–81.2 | 76.5% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 74.3%71.3–77.6 | 72.3% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 78.5%73.9–83.3 | 79.5% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 18.7%16.4–20.9 | 20.6% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 32.1%29–35.3 | 33.2% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 23.1%20.6–25.8 | 25.1% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 8.9%7.8–10.3 | 14.9% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 8%7–9.2 | 12.5% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 5.1%4.4–5.9 | 8.4% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 5.3%4.7–6 | 8.3% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 5.9%5–7 | 11.7% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 21.3%18.9–23.6 | 25.3% | 30.1% | Lower |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 9.3%8.1–10.5 | 11.3% | 13.6% | Lower |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 9.9%8.8–11.1 | 12.3% | 13.9% | Lower |
| Hearing difficulty | 5.8%5.2–6.5 | 5.9% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 3.5%3.1–3.8 | 4.8% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 5.7%5.1–6.4 | 7% | 7.9% | Lower |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 2.8%2.5–3.1 | 3.5% | 3.8% | Lower |
Each figure is the share of adults 18+ unless the label says otherwise; small numbers after it are CDC’s likely range (95% interval). “About the same” means the Connecticut figure falls inside that range.
Questions about health in New Fairfield
Is New Fairfield a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, New Fairfield is healthier than 94% of U.S. towns: A for health, #42 of 154 in Connecticut. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 81%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in New Fairfield?
CDC estimates 24.3% of adults have obesity, likely between 20.5% and 28%, against 30.5% across Connecticut and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to New Fairfield?
Danbury Hospital in Danbury, 5.5 miles in a straight line from New Fairfield’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
How many people in New Fairfield have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 7.1% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 6–8.3%), against 10% across Connecticut.
How accurate are these numbers?
They’re modeled estimates: CDC applies national survey answers to each area’s age, sex, race and education mix, so they describe who lives in New Fairfield more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from A− to A+.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in New Fairfield.
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. The Health Grade is our own summary of CDC’s estimates, not an official rating. 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.