Photo: Staib (please credit if used) · CC BY 3.0On CDC estimates, Orange is healthier than 96% of U.S. towns
Orange differs from Connecticut on 20 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 19 better, 1 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 06477. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Orange
Orange keeps up with checkups
It beats Connecticut on four of five routine checkups and screenings, including yearly checkups (82.7% vs 80.4%) and dentist visits (79.1% vs 70.7%). Checkups ↓
Cancer runs high in Orange
1 in 9 adults have had cancer (10.8%), vs 8.5% across Connecticut. Conditions ↓
Nearly everyone in Orange is insured
Only 4.7% 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 Orange’s likely range; Orange’s figures come from ZIP code 06477, which may reach past town lines.
What’s behind Orange’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Orange is healthier than 96% of U.S. towns, #22 of 154 in Connecticut. All seven estimates beat the typical U.S. town. The strongest is fair or poor health (fewer adults who rate their health fair or poor than 98% of towns); the weakest is no exercise, still better than 84%.
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). Orange’s median household income is $142,325; among the 3,375 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($107K–$178K), it’s healthier than 87%, about where its income would put it.
Keeping up with care
Share of Orange adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Connecticut.
Out of every 100 Orange adults…
Orange runs below CT on 4 of 12 conditions and above it on 1. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Orange
No hospital or community health center in Orange 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 Orange; ≈ 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.
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How Orange adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Orange does better than Connecticut.
3 in 10 Orange 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.
4.4% of Orange adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.7% across Connecticut.
Orange and the towns around it
Orange’s Health Grade ranks 2nd of 6 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orange | A+ | 27.6% | 9% | 7.4% | ZIP 06477 |
| Orange | — | — | — | — | |
| West Haven | B− | 35.7% | 11.2% | 12.3% | CDC place |
| Milford | — | — | — | — | |
| Derby | B+ | 34.4% | 10.7% | 12% | CDC place |
| Woodbridge | A+ | 26.8% | 8.7% | 6.2% | ZIP 06525 |
| Shelton | A | 24.5% | 8.9% | 9.1% | CDC place |
| New Haven | C+ | 37.9% | 11.7% | 13.2% | CDC place |
Orange: a Census-designated place inside a larger town, graded as part of it. Milford: no CDC estimate of its own. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Orange adults live with a disability (Connecticut 25.3%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Orange
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Orange is better than Connecticut on 19 and worse on 1; on the rest, the Connecticut figure falls inside Orange’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Orange | CT | U.S. | vs CT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 11.1%9.8–12.6 | 16.2% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 10.5%9.4–11.7 | 12.4% | 13% | Better |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 12.5%11.2–13.8 | 15.8% | 15.9% | Better |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 27.6%23.7–31.6 | 30.5% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 9%7.9–10.1 | 10.2% | 12% | Better |
| High blood pressure | 32.7%30.1–35.5 | 32% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 41.4%38.4–44.3 | 38.4% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 26.5%24.2–28.8 | 24.7% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 9.8%8.8–10.8 | 11% | 9.9% | Better |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 10.8%9.9–11.7 | 8.5% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 6%5.4–6.7 | 5.8% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 4.6%4–5.3 | 5.6% | 6.3% | Better |
| Stroke | 2.9%2.6–3.2 | 3.2% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 7.8%6.4–9.4 | 9.8% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 7.4%6.3–8.7 | 10.6% | 11.8% | Better |
| No exercise outside work | 19.9%17.4–22.7 | 25.1% | 24.7% | Better |
| Binge drinking | 14.3%12.5–16.3 | 15.4% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 32%28.5–35.9 | 35.8% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 4.7%4–5.6 | 10% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 82.7%80.5–84.9 | 80.4% | 77.4% | Better |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 79.1%77–81.2 | 70.7% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 92.8%91.9–93.8 | 89.5% | 87.1% | Better |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 78.6%76.1–81 | 76.5% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 76.4%73.6–79.3 | 72.3% | 65.5% | Better |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 82.5%78.4–86.4 | 79.5% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 18.6%16.5–20.9 | 20.6% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 30.3%27.1–33.5 | 33.2% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 21.3%18.8–23.9 | 25.1% | 23.6% | Better |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 6.5%5.4–7.6 | 14.9% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 6.4%5.5–7.5 | 12.5% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 4.3%3.7–4.9 | 8.4% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 4.3%3.8–5 | 8.3% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 4.4%3.6–5.3 | 11.7% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 21.3%19–23.8 | 25.3% | 30.1% | Lower |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 9.5%8.3–10.8 | 11.3% | 13.6% | Lower |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 8.6%7.6–9.7 | 12.3% | 13.9% | Lower |
| Hearing difficulty | 6.1%5.5–6.9 | 5.9% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 3.1%2.8–3.4 | 4.8% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 4.9%4.3–5.5 | 7% | 7.9% | Lower |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 2.4%2.1–2.6 | 3.5% | 3.8% | Lower |
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 Orange
Is Orange a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Orange is healthier than 96% of U.S. towns: A+ for health, #22 of 154 in Connecticut. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 87%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Orange?
CDC estimates 27.6% of adults have obesity, likely between 23.7% and 31.6%, against 30.5% across Connecticut and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Orange?
Griffin Hospital in Derby, 4.1 miles in a straight line from Orange’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
How many people in Orange have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 4.7% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 4–5.6%), 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 Orange more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from A to A+.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Orange.
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.