Photo: John Phelan · CC BY 4.0Where Quasset Lake residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Quasset Lake, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Quasset Lake. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Quasset Lake
Cancer and arthritis run high in Quasset Lake
1 in 9 adults have had cancer (11.7%), vs 8.5% across Connecticut. 3 in 10 adults have arthritis (29.2%), vs 24.7% across Connecticut. In all, Quasset Lake runs above Connecticut on three of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Quasset Lake, and more people treating it
37.5% of adults have high blood pressure (Connecticut 32%), but 80.4% of them take medicine for it, vs 76.5% statewide. Checkups ↓
Quasset Lake keeps up with checkups
It beats Connecticut on three of five routine checkups and screenings, including dentist visits (79.2% vs 70.7%) and cholesterol checks (92.7% vs 89.5%). 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 Quasset Lake’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Quasset Lake adults…
Quasset Lake runs below CT on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 3. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Quasset Lake adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Connecticut.
Care in and near Quasset Lake
No hospital or community health center in Quasset Lake 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 Quasset Lake; ≈ 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.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
How Quasset Lake adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Quasset Lake does better than Connecticut.
3 in 10 Quasset Lake 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.
5.1% of Quasset Lake adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.7% across Connecticut.
Quasset Lake 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Woodstock | — | — | — | — |
South Woodstock: 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 Quasset Lake adults live with a disability (Connecticut 25.3%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Quasset Lake
Why doesn’t Quasset Lake have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Quasset Lake.
What hospital is closest to Quasset Lake?
Day Kimball Hospital in Putnam, 3.6 miles in a straight line from Quasset Lake’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Quasset Lake?
2 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Generations Family Health Center, Inc. - Putnam in Putnam, 3.5 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Quasset Lake.
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.