Photo: John Phelan · CC BY 4.0Where Northford residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Northford, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Northford. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Northford
Fewer Northford adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below Connecticut. 1 in 12 adults worry about having enough food, vs 1 in 7 adults statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Cancer runs high in Northford
1 in 10 adults have had cancer (10.2%), vs 8.5% across Connecticut. Conditions ↓
Nearly everyone in Northford is insured
Only 6.1% of adults 18–64 have no health insurance, vs 10% across Connecticut. Checkups ↓
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 Northford’s likely range.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
6.2% of Northford adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.7% across Connecticut.
Out of every 100 Northford adults…
Northford runs above CT on 1 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Northford adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Connecticut.
Care in and near Northford
No hospital or community health center in Northford 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 Northford; ≈ 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.
7 miles of trails across 8 parks and preserves
How Northford adults are doing
About the same as Connecticut on each measure.
1 in 3 Northford 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.
Northford 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Branford | A | 30.7% | 9.3% | 10.2% | ZIP codes |
| Wallingford | A | 30.9% | 9.3% | 10% | ZIP 06492 |
| Guilford | A | 29.4% | 9.4% | 8% | ZIP 06437 |
| North Haven | — | — | — | — | |
| North Haven | A | 29.6% | 9.3% | 8.9% | ZIP 06473 |
| Durham | A | 28% | 8.5% | 9.6% | ZIP 06422 |
| East Haven | — | — | — | — | |
| East Haven | B− | 35.3% | 11.4% | 12.5% | ZIP codes |
North Haven and East Haven: 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 Northford adults live with a disability (Connecticut 25.3%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Northford
Why doesn’t Northford have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Northford.
What hospital is closest to Northford?
Yale-New Haven Hospital in New Haven, 9.4 miles in a straight line from Northford’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 Northford?
22 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Fair Haven Community Health Care at Bhcare in North Branford, 6.2 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Northford.
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.