Where Poplar Plains residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Poplar Plains, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Poplar Plains. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Poplar Plains
Poplar Plains is an active town
Only 14% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 25.1% across Connecticut. Habits ↓
COPD and diabetes are less common in Poplar Plains
Poplar Plains runs below Connecticut on eight chronic conditions, most of all COPD (3.1% vs 5.6%), diabetes (6.6% vs 10.2%) and obesity (20.2% vs 30.5%). Conditions ↓
Few Poplar Plains 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 Poplar Plains’ likely range.
Everyday habits, side by side with Connecticut
Share of adults, with the Connecticut figure marked.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
Out of every 100 Poplar Plains adults…
Poplar Plains runs below CT on 10 of 12 conditions and above it on 1. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Poplar Plains
No hospital or community health center in Poplar Plains 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 Poplar Plains; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
Keeping up with care
Share of Poplar Plains adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Connecticut.
How Poplar Plains adults are doing
On 4 of 4 measures, Poplar Plains does better than Connecticut.
3 in 10 Poplar Plains 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.
2.3% of Poplar Plains adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.7% across Connecticut.
Poplar Plains 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coleytown | — | — | — | — | |
| Westport | A+ | 21.4% | 7.3% | 5.9% | ZIP 06880 |
| Weston | A+ | 21.4% | 7% | 5.6% | ZIP 06883 |
| Old Hill | — | — | — | — | |
| Norwalk | A | 26.7% | 9.3% | 9.4% | CDC place |
| Wilton | A+ | 21.3% | 7.2% | 6.2% | ZIP 06897 |
Coleytown and Old Hill: 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 Poplar Plains adults live with a disability (Connecticut 25.3%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Poplar Plains
Why doesn’t Poplar Plains have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Poplar Plains.
What hospital is closest to Poplar Plains?
Norwalk Hospital in Norwalk, 4.6 miles in a straight line from Poplar Plains’ 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 Poplar Plains?
19 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is 120 Connecticut Avenue, Norwalk, CT 06854 in Norwalk, 5.1 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Poplar Plains.
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.