Photo: Jerry Dougherty · CC BY 2.5Where Noank residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Noank, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Noank. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Noank
Cancer and arthritis run high in Noank
1 in 7 adults have had cancer (13.6%), vs 8.5% across Connecticut. 1 in 3 adults have arthritis (32.2%), vs 24.7% across Connecticut. In all, Noank runs above Connecticut on three of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 27% of residents are 65 or older (Connecticut 19%), and cancer and arthritis are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
Noank keeps up with checkups
It beats Connecticut on four of five routine checkups and screenings, including yearly checkups (85.8% vs 80.4%) and dentist visits (83.6% vs 70.7%). Checkups ↓
Few Noank adults smoke
5.8% 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 Noank’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Noank adults…
Noank runs below CT on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 3. Tap one to see it as people.
Noank is an older town: 27% 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 Noank as about how healthy they are.
Keeping up with care
Share of Noank 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.
4.5 miles of trails across 11 parks and preserves
Care in and near Noank
No hospital or community health center in Noank 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 Noank; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
How Noank adults are doing
On 3 of 4 measures, Noank does better than Connecticut.
1 in 4 Noank 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.
3.6% of Noank adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.7% across Connecticut.
Noank 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Poquonock Bridge | — | — | — | — | |
| Stonington | A | 29.5% | 9.5% | 7.9% | ZIP codes |
| Groton | A− | 30.6% | 8.8% | 9.5% | ZIP codes |
Poquonock Bridge: a Census-designated place inside a larger town, graded as part of it. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Noank adults live with a disability (Connecticut 25.3%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Noank
Why doesn’t Noank have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Noank.
What hospital is closest to Noank?
Lawrence & Memorial Hospital in New London, 5.5 miles in a straight line from Noank’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 Noank?
7 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Community Health Center of Groton in Groton, 3.7 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Noank.
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.