Photo: John Phelan · CC BY-SA 4.0Where Riverton residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Riverton, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Riverton. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Riverton
Cancer and arthritis run high in Riverton
1 in 8 adults have had cancer (12.7%), vs 8.5% across Connecticut. 1 in 3 adults have arthritis (31%), vs 24.7% across Connecticut. Age is part of it: 75% of residents are 65 or older (Connecticut 19%), and cancer and arthritis are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
Riverton is older than Connecticut, yet healthier on chronic conditions
Riverton runs below Connecticut on obesity (24.2% vs 30.5%) and diabetes (8.6% vs 10.2%). That’s despite an older population: 75% of residents are 65 or older (Connecticut 19%). Conditions ↓
Riverton keeps up with checkups
It beats Connecticut on four of five routine checkups and screenings, including yearly checkups (83.6% vs 80.4%) and dentist visits (78.3% 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 Riverton’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Riverton adults…
Riverton runs below CT on 3 of 12 conditions and above it on 2. Tap one to see it as people.
Riverton is an older town: 75% of residents are 65 or older, vs 19% across Connecticut. Arthritis and cancer rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Riverton as about how healthy they are.
Keeping up with care
Share of Riverton adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Connecticut.
Care in and near Riverton
No hospital or community health center in Riverton 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 Riverton; ≈ 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 4 parks and preserves
How Riverton adults are doing
On 3 of 4 measures, Riverton does better than Connecticut.
3 in 10 Riverton 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 Riverton adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.7% across Connecticut.
Riverton and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
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Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Riverton adults live with a disability (Connecticut 25.3%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Riverton
Why doesn’t Riverton have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Riverton.
What hospital is closest to Riverton?
Charlotte Hungerford Hospital in Torrington, 13.3 miles in a straight line from Riverton’s 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 Riverton?
2 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is The Open Door Soup Kitchen in Winsted, 3.8 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Riverton.
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.