Photo: John Phelan · CC BY-SA 3.0On CDC estimates, Newtown is among the healthiest U.S. towns
Newtown differs from Connecticut on 24 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 23 better, 1 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Newtown. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Newtown
Newtown is an active town
Only 17.5% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 25.1% across Connecticut. Habits ↓
Newtown keeps up with checkups
It beats Connecticut on three of five routine checkups and screenings, including dentist visits (82.8% vs 70.7%) and cholesterol checks (92.5% vs 89.5%). Checkups ↓
Newtown adults report less mental distress
Frequent mental distress (12.6% vs 15.8%), lack of emotional support (20.9% vs 25.1%) and depression (17.9% 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 Newtown’s likely range.
What’s behind Newtown’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Newtown is among the healthiest U.S. towns. All seven estimates beat the typical U.S. town. The strongest is fair or poor health (fewer adults who rate their health fair or poor than almost every town); the weakest is no exercise, still better than 93%.
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). Newtown’s median household income is $164,821; among the 1,899 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($124K–$206K), it’s healthier than 94%, about where its income would put it.
Everyday habits, side by side with Connecticut
Share of adults, with the Connecticut figure marked.
1.6 miles of trails across 5 parks and preserves
Keeping up with care
Share of Newtown adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Connecticut.
How Newtown adults are doing
On 3 of 4 measures, Newtown does better than Connecticut.
3 in 10 Newtown 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.
Out of every 100 Newtown adults…
Newtown runs below CT on 8 of 12 conditions and above it on 1. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Newtown
No hospital or community health center in Newtown 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 Newtown; ≈ 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.
3.9% of Newtown adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.7% across Connecticut.
Newtown and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newtown | A+ | 22.4% | 7.5% | 7% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Newtown adults live with a disability (Connecticut 25.3%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Newtown
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Newtown is better than Connecticut on 23 and worse on 1; on the rest, the Connecticut figure falls inside Newtown’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Newtown | CT | U.S. | vs CT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 10.5%8.4–12.9 | 16.2% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 10%8.5–11.8 | 12.4% | 13% | Better |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 12.6%10.9–14.4 | 15.8% | 15.9% | Better |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 22.4%18.7–26 | 30.5% | 32.9% | Better |
| Diabetes | 7.5%6.4–8.8 | 10.2% | 12% | Better |
| High blood pressure | 28.4%25.5–31.2 | 32% | 34.4% | Better |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 40.1%37–43 | 38.4% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 23.2%20.8–25.7 | 24.7% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 9.7%8.6–10.8 | 11% | 9.9% | Better |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 10.4%9.4–11.3 | 8.5% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 5.1%4.4–5.9 | 5.8% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 4.3%3.4–5.5 | 5.6% | 6.3% | Better |
| Stroke | 2.6%2.2–3.1 | 3.2% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 3.7%3–4.5 | 9.8% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 7%5.1–9.2 | 10.6% | 11.8% | Better |
| No exercise outside work | 17.5%14.2–21.2 | 25.1% | 24.7% | Better |
| Binge drinking | 17%14.8–19.2 | 15.4% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 29.4%26–33.2 | 35.8% | 36% | Better |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 5.2%3.9–7.1 | 10% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 80%77.3–82.3 | 80.4% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 82.8%80.9–84.7 | 70.7% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 92.5%91–93.7 | 89.5% | 87.1% | Better |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 79.5%76.5–81.9 | 76.5% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 77.3%74.3–80.4 | 72.3% | 65.5% | Better |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 81.3%77–85.4 | 79.5% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 17.9%15.6–20.2 | 20.6% | 20.6% | Better |
| Feel lonely | 30.3%27–34 | 33.2% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 20.9%17.9–24.3 | 25.1% | 23.6% | Better |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 6.4%4.6–8.6 | 14.9% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 6%4.6–7.7 | 12.5% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 3.9%3.1–4.9 | 8.4% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 4.2%3.3–5.2 | 8.3% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 3.9%2.7–5.6 | 11.7% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 18.6%15.6–22 | 25.3% | 30.1% | Lower |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 7.9%6.4–9.8 | 11.3% | 13.6% | Lower |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 8.3%6.8–10.1 | 12.3% | 13.9% | Lower |
| Hearing difficulty | 5.4%4.7–6.2 | 5.9% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 2.8%2.3–3.4 | 4.8% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 4.7%3.8–5.9 | 7% | 7.9% | Lower |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 2.3%1.8–2.8 | 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 Newtown
Is Newtown a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Newtown is among the healthiest U.S. towns: A+ for health. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 94%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Newtown?
CDC estimates 22.4% of adults have obesity, likely between 18.7% and 26%, against 30.5% across Connecticut and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Newtown?
Danbury Hospital in Danbury, 7.0 miles in a straight line from Newtown’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
How many people in Newtown have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 5.2% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 3.9–7.1%), 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 Newtown 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 Newtown.
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.