Where Oronoque residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Oronoque, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Oronoque. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Oronoque
Cancer, heart disease and stroke run high in Oronoque
1 in 7 adults have had cancer (15.3%), vs 8.5% across Connecticut. 1 in 11 adults have heart disease (9.2%), vs 5.8% across Connecticut. Stroke is also above the state: 4.7%, vs 3.2% across Connecticut. In all, Oronoque runs above Connecticut on six of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 54% of residents are 65 or older (Connecticut 19%), and cancer, heart disease and stroke are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Oronoque, and more people treating it
40% of adults have high blood pressure (Connecticut 32%), but 86.4% of them take medicine for it, vs 76.5% statewide. Checkups ↓
Oronoque keeps up with checkups
It beats Connecticut on four of five routine checkups and screenings, including yearly checkups (84.9% vs 80.4%) and dentist visits (76.9% vs 70.7%). 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 Oronoque’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Oronoque adults…
Oronoque runs below CT on 3 of 12 conditions and above it on 6. Tap one to see it as people.
Oronoque is an older town: 54% of residents are 65 or older, vs 19% across Connecticut. Heart disease, arthritis and stroke rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Oronoque as about how healthy they are.
Keeping up with care
Share of Oronoque adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Connecticut.
Care in and near Oronoque
No hospital or community health center in Oronoque 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 Oronoque; ≈ 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.
0.1 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
How Oronoque adults are doing
On 3 of 4 measures, Oronoque does better than Connecticut.
3 in 10 Oronoque 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.
6.1% of Oronoque adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.7% across Connecticut.
Oronoque 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.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Oronoque adults live with a disability (Connecticut 25.3%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Oronoque
Why doesn’t Oronoque have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Oronoque.
What hospital is closest to Oronoque?
Griffin Hospital in Derby, 4.9 miles in a straight line from Oronoque’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Oronoque?
37 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is CS-HHC at Beth-El Center Homeless Clinic in Milford, 3.9 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Oronoque.
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.