Where Old Mystic residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Old Mystic, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Old Mystic. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Old Mystic
Fewer Old Mystic 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 Old Mystic 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 Old Mystic’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 Old Mystic adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.7% across Connecticut.
Keeping up with care
Share of Old Mystic adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Connecticut.
Out of every 100 Old Mystic adults…
Old Mystic runs above CT on 1 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Old Mystic
No hospital or community health center in Old Mystic 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 Mystic; ≈ 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.
0.4 miles of trails across 13 parks and preserves
How Old Mystic adults are doing
About the same as Connecticut on each measure.
3 in 10 Old Mystic 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.
Old Mystic 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Groton | A− | 30.6% | 8.8% | 9.5% | ZIP codes |
| Stonington | A | 29.5% | 9.5% | 7.9% | ZIP codes |
| Ledyard | A | 31% | 8.7% | 9.6% | ZIP codes |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Old Mystic adults live with a disability (Connecticut 25.3%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Old Mystic
Why doesn’t Old Mystic 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 Mystic.
What hospital is closest to Old Mystic?
Lawrence & Memorial Hospital in New London, 6.9 miles in a straight line from Old Mystic’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 Mystic?
7 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Community Health Center of Groton in Groton, 3.5 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Old Mystic.
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.