Where Oxoboxo River residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Oxoboxo River, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Oxoboxo River. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Oxoboxo River
COPD, heart disease and arthritis run high in Oxoboxo River
1 in 13 adults have COPD (7.9%), vs 5.6% across Connecticut. 1 in 13 adults have heart disease (7.8%), vs 5.8% across Connecticut. Arthritis is also above the state: 31.8%, vs 24.7% across Connecticut. In all, Oxoboxo River runs above Connecticut on six of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Oxoboxo River, and more people treating it
39.3% of adults have high blood pressure (Connecticut 32%), but 79.6% of them take medicine for it, vs 76.5% statewide. Checkups ↓
Fewer Oxoboxo River adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing and utility bills all run below Connecticut. 1 in 8 adults worry about having enough food, vs 1 in 7 adults statewide. Everyday needs ↓
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 Oxoboxo River’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Oxoboxo River adults…
Oxoboxo River runs above CT on 7 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Oxoboxo River adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Connecticut.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
10.2% of Oxoboxo River adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.7% across Connecticut.
Care in and near Oxoboxo River
No hospital or community health center in Oxoboxo River 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 Oxoboxo River; ≈ 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 miles of trails across 3 parks and preserves
How Oxoboxo River adults are doing
About the same as Connecticut on each measure.
1 in 3 Oxoboxo River 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.
Oxoboxo River 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Montville | A− | 31.9% | 9.6% | 10.9% | ZIP codes |
| Ledyard | A | 31% | 8.7% | 9.6% | ZIP codes |
| Gales Ferry | — | — | — | — | |
| Waterford | A− | 30.3% | 9.6% | 9.1% | ZIP codes |
Gales Ferry: a Census-designated place inside a larger town, graded as part of it. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Oxoboxo River adults live with a disability (Connecticut 25.3%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Oxoboxo River
Why doesn’t Oxoboxo River have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Oxoboxo River.
What hospital is closest to Oxoboxo River?
William W Backus Hospital in Norwich, 7.4 miles in a straight line from Oxoboxo River’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 Oxoboxo River?
9 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Ucfs Behavioral Health Center - New London in New London, 5.2 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Oxoboxo River.
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.