Where South Wilton residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for South Wilton, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for South Wilton. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in South Wilton
South Wilton adults report less loneliness
Loneliness (28.9% vs 33.2%), frequent mental distress (10.6% vs 15.8%), lack of emotional support (20.5% vs 25.1%) and depression (15.6% vs 20.6%) all run below Connecticut. Mind & connection ↓
Few South Wilton adults smoke
5.7% of adults smoke cigarettes, vs 10.6% across Connecticut. Habits ↓
Obesity and COPD are less common in South Wilton
South Wilton runs below Connecticut on six chronic conditions, most of all obesity (20.4% vs 30.5%), COPD (3.8% vs 5.6%) and diabetes (7.6% vs 10.2%). A young population is part of it: only 14% of residents are 65 or older (Connecticut 19%). Conditions ↓
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 South Wilton’s likely range.
How South Wilton adults are doing
On 4 of 4 measures, South Wilton does better than Connecticut.
3 in 10 South Wilton 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.
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 South Wilton adults…
South Wilton runs below CT on 8 of 12 conditions and above it on 1. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near South Wilton
No hospital or community health center in South Wilton 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 South Wilton; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
Keeping up with care
Share of South Wilton 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.
3.2% of South Wilton adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.7% across Connecticut.
South Wilton 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Norwalk | A | 26.7% | 9.3% | 9.4% | CDC place |
| Wilton | A+ | 21.3% | 7.2% | 6.2% | ZIP 06897 |
| Wilton Center | — | — | — | — |
Wilton Center: 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 South Wilton adults live with a disability (Connecticut 25.3%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in South Wilton
Why doesn’t South Wilton have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for South Wilton.
What hospital is closest to South Wilton?
Norwalk Hospital in Norwalk, 4.0 miles in a straight line from South Wilton’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 South Wilton?
7 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is 120 Connecticut Avenue, Norwalk, CT 06854 in Norwalk, 4.3 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in South Wilton.
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.