Where Northwest Harwinton residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Northwest Harwinton, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Northwest Harwinton. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Northwest Harwinton
Cancer and arthritis run high in Northwest Harwinton
1 in 9 adults have had cancer (11%), vs 8.5% across Connecticut. 3 in 10 adults have arthritis (29.3%), vs 24.7% across Connecticut. Conditions ↓
Fewer Northwest Harwinton 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 ↓
Nearly everyone in Northwest Harwinton is insured
Only 5.7% 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 Northwest Harwinton’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Northwest Harwinton adults…
Northwest Harwinton runs above CT on 2 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
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 Northwest Harwinton adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.7% across Connecticut.
Keeping up with care
Share of Northwest Harwinton adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Connecticut.
Care in and near Northwest Harwinton
No hospital or community health center in Northwest Harwinton 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 Northwest Harwinton; ≈ 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.
9.7 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
How Northwest Harwinton adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Northwest Harwinton does better than Connecticut.
3 in 10 Northwest Harwinton 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.
Northwest Harwinton 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harwinton | A | 26.9% | 9.2% | 9.8% | ZIP 06791 |
| Torrington | B | 30.2% | 10.8% | 13.5% | CDC place |
| Litchfield | A | 26.2% | 9.4% | 9.1% | ZIP codes |
| New Hartford | A+ | 25.6% | 8.2% | 8.4% | ZIP 06057 |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Northwest Harwinton adults live with a disability (Connecticut 25.3%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Northwest Harwinton
Why doesn’t Northwest Harwinton have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Northwest Harwinton.
What hospital is closest to Northwest Harwinton?
Charlotte Hungerford Hospital in Torrington, 2.9 miles in a straight line from Northwest Harwinton’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 Northwest Harwinton?
6 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Sullivan Senior Center in Torrington, 2.4 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Northwest Harwinton.
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.