Photo: Jerrye & Roy Klotz, MD · CC BY-SA 4.0Within Connecticut, North Stonington is healthier than 37% of graded towns
North Stonington differs from Connecticut on 11 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 8 better, 3 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 06359. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in North Stonington
Connecticut sets a high bar
North Stonington is healthier than 84% of U.S. towns, but only 37% of the 154 Connecticut towns we grade. Health Grade ↓
Against towns with similar incomes, North Stonington’s lead shrinks
North Stonington is healthier than 84% of U.S. towns, but 61% of the 5,176 towns with similar household incomes ($93K–$155K). Part of its edge is what towns with its incomes tend to have. Health Grade ↓
North Stonington keeps up with checkups
It beats Connecticut on three of five routine checkups and screenings, including dentist visits (79.4% vs 70.7%) and cholesterol checks (91.3% vs 89.5%). Checkups ↓
Cancer and arthritis run high in North Stonington
1 in 10 adults have had cancer (10.3%), vs 8.5% across Connecticut. 3 in 10 adults have arthritis (29.2%), vs 24.7% across Connecticut. Age is part of it: 25% of residents are 65 or older (Connecticut 19%), and cancer and arthritis are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
Fewer North Stonington 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 ↓
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 North Stonington’s likely range; North Stonington’s figures come from ZIP code 06359, which may reach past town lines; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B to A+.
What’s behind North Stonington’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, North Stonington is healthier than 84% of U.S. towns, #97 of 154 in Connecticut. All seven estimates beat the typical U.S. town. The strongest is smoking (fewer adults who smoke than 88% of towns); the weakest is physical distress, still better than 70%.
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). North Stonington’s median household income is $123,938; among the 5,176 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($93K–$155K), it’s healthier than 61%, about where its income would put it.
Keeping up with care
Share of North Stonington adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Connecticut.
Out of every 100 North Stonington adults…
North Stonington runs above CT on 3 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
North Stonington is an older town: 25% 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 North Stonington as about how healthy they are.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
6.7% of North Stonington adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.7% across Connecticut.
Care in and near North Stonington
No hospital or community health center in North Stonington 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 North Stonington; ≈ 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).
Everyday habits, side by side with Connecticut
Share of adults, with the Connecticut figure marked.
75 miles of trails across 52 parks and preserves
How North Stonington adults are doing
About the same as Connecticut on each measure.
3 in 10 North Stonington 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.
North Stonington and the towns around it
North Stonington’s Health Grade ranks 5th of 8 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Stonington | A− | 31.1% | 9.5% | 9.8% | ZIP 06359 |
| Ledyard | A | 31% | 8.7% | 9.6% | ZIP codes |
| Stonington | A | 29.5% | 9.5% | 7.9% | ZIP codes |
| Voluntown | B+ | 33.2% | 10% | 12.1% | ZIP codes |
| Preston | A− | 30.8% | 9.4% | 9.7% | ZIP 06365 |
| Griswold | B | 33.1% | 9.9% | 12.4% | ZIP 06351 |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of North Stonington adults live with a disability (Connecticut 25.3%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for North Stonington
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, North Stonington is better than Connecticut on 8 and worse on 3; on the rest, the Connecticut figure falls inside North Stonington’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | North Stonington | CT | U.S. | vs CT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 15%12.5–17.9 | 16.2% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 12.9%11.1–14.8 | 12.4% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 15%12.9–17 | 15.8% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 31.1%26.6–36.5 | 30.5% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 9.5%8–11.1 | 10.2% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 35.8%32.5–39.4 | 32% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 38.3%35–42 | 38.4% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 29.2%26.2–32.4 | 24.7% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 11.5%10.2–13 | 11% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 10.3%9.3–11.4 | 8.5% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 6.4%5.5–7.4 | 5.8% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 6.2%5–7.6 | 5.6% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 3.2%2.8–3.7 | 3.2% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 9%7.3–11.1 | 9.8% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 9.8%7.5–12.3 | 10.6% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 22.5%18.7–26.6 | 25.1% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 15.5%13.2–18.2 | 15.4% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 32.7%28.6–37 | 35.8% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 5.8%4.4–7.4 | 10% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 82.3%79.7–84.9 | 80.4% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 79.4%77–81.6 | 70.7% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 91.3%89.7–92.8 | 89.5% | 87.1% | Better |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 78.1%75.1–81 | 76.5% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 76.6%73.2–79.8 | 72.3% | 65.5% | Better |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 77%71.2–82.3 | 79.5% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 23%20.1–26.3 | 20.6% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 29.8%26–33.9 | 33.2% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 21.7%18.4–25.3 | 25.1% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 8.7%6.7–11.1 | 14.9% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 7.8%6.3–9.6 | 12.5% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 5.4%4.4–6.5 | 8.4% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 5.6%4.6–6.7 | 8.3% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 6.7%5–8.8 | 11.7% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 26.6%22.9–30.5 | 25.3% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 11.4%9.5–13.7 | 11.3% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 11.9%10–13.8 | 12.3% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 6.6%5.7–7.6 | 5.9% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 3.7%3.1–4.3 | 4.8% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 6.3%5.2–7.3 | 7% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3%2.5–3.6 | 3.5% | 3.8% | About the same |
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 North Stonington
Is North Stonington a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, North Stonington is healthier than 84% of U.S. towns: A− for health, #97 of 154 in Connecticut. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 61%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in North Stonington?
CDC estimates 31.1% of adults have obesity, likely between 26.6% and 36.5%, against 30.5% across Connecticut and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to North Stonington?
Westerly Hospital in Westerly, 7.9 miles in a straight line from North Stonington’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
How many people in North Stonington have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 5.8% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 4.4–7.4%), 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 North Stonington more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B to A+.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in North Stonington.
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.