Photo: WestportWiki · CC BY-SA 3.0Where Old Hill residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Old Hill, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Old Hill. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Old Hill
Old Hill is an active town
Only 14.2% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 25.1% across Connecticut. Habits ↓
COPD and diabetes are less common in Old Hill
Old Hill runs below Connecticut on eight chronic conditions, most of all COPD (3.2% vs 5.6%), diabetes (6.7% vs 10.2%) and obesity (20.5% vs 30.5%). Conditions ↓
Few Old Hill adults smoke
4.6% 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 Old Hill’s likely range.
Everyday habits, side by side with Connecticut
Share of adults, with the Connecticut figure marked.
0 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
Out of every 100 Old Hill adults…
Old Hill runs below CT on 10 of 12 conditions and above it on 1. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Old Hill
No hospital or community health center in Old Hill 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 Old Hill; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
Keeping up with care
Share of Old Hill adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Connecticut.
How Old Hill adults are doing
On 4 of 4 measures, Old Hill does better than Connecticut.
3 in 10 Old Hill 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.
2.4% of Old Hill adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.7% across Connecticut.
Old Hill 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Westport Village | — | — | — | — | |
| Norwalk | A | 26.7% | 9.3% | 9.4% | CDC place |
| Westport | A+ | 21.4% | 7.3% | 5.9% | ZIP 06880 |
| Saugatuck | — | — | — | — | |
| Poplar Plains | — | — | — | — |
Westport Village, Saugatuck and Poplar Plains: 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 Old Hill adults live with a disability (Connecticut 25.3%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Old Hill
Why doesn’t Old Hill have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Old Hill.
What hospital is closest to Old Hill?
Norwalk Hospital in Norwalk, 3.5 miles in a straight line from Old Hill’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 Old Hill?
18 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is 120 Connecticut Avenue, Norwalk, CT 06854 in Norwalk, 4.0 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Old Hill.
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.