Photo: Dmcoxe · CC BY 3.0Where Niantic residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Niantic, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Niantic. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Niantic
Cancer and arthritis run high in Niantic
1 in 8 adults have had cancer (12.6%), vs 8.5% across Connecticut. 1 in 3 adults have arthritis (31.6%), vs 24.7% across Connecticut. In all, Niantic runs above Connecticut on three of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 35% of residents are 65 or older (Connecticut 19%), and cancer and arthritis are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
Niantic keeps up with checkups
It beats Connecticut on four of five routine checkups and screenings, including yearly checkups (84.8% vs 80.4%) and dentist visits (80.4% vs 70.7%). Checkups ↓
Niantic adults report less loneliness
Loneliness (27.9% vs 33.2%), frequent mental distress (12.6% vs 15.8%) and lack of emotional support (19.2% vs 25.1%) 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 Niantic’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Niantic adults…
Niantic runs below CT on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 3. Tap one to see it as people.
Niantic is an older town: 35% of residents are 65 or older, vs 19% across Connecticut. Arthritis and cancer rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Niantic as about how healthy they are.
Keeping up with care
Share of Niantic adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Connecticut.
How Niantic adults are doing
On 3 of 4 measures, Niantic does better than Connecticut.
3 in 10 Niantic 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 Niantic
No hospital or community health center in Niantic 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 Niantic; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
Everyday habits, side by side with Connecticut
Share of adults, with the Connecticut figure marked.
1.3 miles of trails across 6 parks and preserves
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
4.3% of Niantic adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.7% across Connecticut.
Niantic 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.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Niantic adults live with a disability (Connecticut 25.3%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Niantic
Why doesn’t Niantic have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Niantic.
What hospital is closest to Niantic?
Lawrence & Memorial Hospital in New London, 5.3 miles in a straight line from Niantic’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Niantic?
6 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Community Health Center of New London in New London, 5.7 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Niantic.
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.