Where Noroton residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Noroton, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Noroton. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Noroton
Noroton adults report less loneliness
Loneliness (29.3% vs 33.2%), frequent mental distress (11.9% vs 15.8%), lack of emotional support (19.8% vs 25.1%) and depression (17.4% vs 20.6%) all run below Connecticut. Mind & connection ↓
COPD and diabetes are less common in Noroton
Noroton runs below Connecticut on eight chronic conditions, most of all COPD (3.6% vs 5.6%), diabetes (7% vs 10.2%) and obesity (21.9% vs 30.5%). A young population is part of it: only 13% of residents are 65 or older (Connecticut 19%). Conditions ↓
Noroton is an active town
Only 16.4% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 25.1% 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 Noroton’s likely range.
How Noroton adults are doing
On 4 of 4 measures, Noroton does better than Connecticut.
3 in 10 Noroton 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 Noroton adults…
Noroton runs below CT on 10 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Only 13% of Noroton residents are 65 or older, vs 19% across Connecticut. Heart disease, COPD and arthritis run low partly because the town is young.
Everyday habits, side by side with Connecticut
Share of adults, with the Connecticut figure marked.
0.7 miles of trails across 4 parks and preserves
Care in and near Noroton
No hospital or community health center in Noroton 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 Noroton; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
Keeping up with care
Share of Noroton adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Connecticut.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
3.7% of Noroton adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.7% across Connecticut.
Noroton 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tokeneke | — | — | — | — | |
| Stamford | A | 25.5% | 8.6% | 8.7% | CDC place |
| Darien | A+ | 21.5% | 6.4% | 5.6% | ZIP 06820 |
| Darien Downtown | — | — | — | — | |
| Noroton Heights | — | — | — | — |
Tokeneke, Darien Downtown and Noroton Heights: Census-designated places inside larger towns, graded as part of them. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Noroton adults live with a disability (Connecticut 25.3%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Noroton
Why doesn’t Noroton have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Noroton.
What hospital is closest to Noroton?
Stamford Hospital in Stamford, 3.2 miles in a straight line from Noroton’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 5 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Noroton?
18 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Child Guidance Center of Southeren Connecticut in Stamford, 2.0 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Noroton.
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.