Photo: Quintin Soloviev · CC BY 4.0On CDC estimates, Stamford as a whole is healthier than 91% of U.S. towns
Stamford differs from Connecticut on 14 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 12 better, 2 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Stamford. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Stamford
Connecticut sets a high bar
Stamford is healthier than 91% of U.S. towns, but only 58% of the 154 Connecticut towns we grade. Health Grade ↓
Stamford has a five-star hospital
Stamford Hospital is rated 5 of 5 stars by Medicare and has an emergency room. Getting care ↓
COPD and arthritis are less common in Stamford
Stamford runs below Connecticut on nine chronic conditions, most of all COPD (4.3% vs 5.6%), arthritis (19.3% vs 24.7%) and heart disease (4.7% vs 5.8%). 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 Stamford’s likely range.
What’s behind Stamford’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Stamford is healthier than 91% of U.S. towns, #66 of 154 in Connecticut. All seven estimates beat the typical U.S. town. The strongest is obesity (fewer adults with obesity than 95% of towns); the weakest is no exercise, still better than 62%.
Health estimates follow income closely across the country: towns with higher household incomes usually score higher (a correlation of 0.77 across 21,157 graded towns). Stamford’s median household income is $111,586; among the 6,921 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($84K–$139K), it’s healthier than 88%, about where its income would put it.
Most Connecticut towns score higher on these estimates than towns elsewhere, so within the state Stamford is healthier than 58% of graded towns, against 91% nationally.
At 139,535 residents, Stamford is graded like any town, from one citywide estimate; its rank among the 395 U.S. cities over 100,000 is the fairer comparison.
Care in and near Stamford
1 hospital and 3 community health centers in Stamford, plus the nearest just outside it.
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 Stamford; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
Out of every 100 Stamford adults…
Stamford runs below CT on 10 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Everyday habits, side by side with Connecticut
Share of adults, with the Connecticut figure marked.
31 miles of trails across 59 parks and preserves
Keeping up with care
Share of Stamford adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Connecticut.
How Stamford adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Stamford does better than Connecticut.
1 in 3 Stamford 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.
10.3% of Stamford adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.7% across Connecticut.
Stamford and the towns around it
Stamford’s Health Grade ranks 6th of 6 graded towns around it.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stamford | A | 25.5% | 8.6% | 8.7% | CDC place |
| Darien | A+ | 21.5% | 6.4% | 5.6% | ZIP 06820 |
| New Canaan | A+ | 21.4% | 7% | 5.9% | ZIP 06840 |
| Greenwich | A+ | 22.3% | 7.9% | 6.6% | ZIP codes |
| Old Greenwich | — | — | — | — | |
| Noroton | — | — | — | — | |
| Noroton Heights | — | — | — | — |
Old Greenwich, Noroton and Noroton Heights: 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 Stamford adults live with a disability (Connecticut 25.3%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Stamford
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Stamford is better than Connecticut on 12 and worse on 2; on the rest, the Connecticut figure falls inside Stamford’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Stamford | CT | U.S. | vs CT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 14.8%13.3–16.2 | 16.2% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 10.9%9.8–11.9 | 12.4% | 13% | Better |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 14.4%13–15.8 | 15.8% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 25.5%21.6–29.2 | 30.5% | 32.9% | Better |
| Diabetes | 8.6%7.6–9.5 | 10.2% | 12% | Better |
| High blood pressure | 27.2%24.7–29.5 | 32% | 34.4% | Better |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 36%33.1–38.7 | 38.4% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 19.3%17.4–21 | 24.7% | 25.3% | Better |
| Asthma | 9.7%8.7–10.7 | 11% | 9.9% | Better |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 7%6.4–7.5 | 8.5% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 4.7%4.2–5.1 | 5.8% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 4.3%3.9–4.8 | 5.6% | 6.3% | Better |
| Stroke | 2.7%2.5–2.9 | 3.2% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 8.6%7.1–10.4 | 9.8% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 8.7%7.6–9.8 | 10.6% | 11.8% | Better |
| No exercise outside work | 23.9%21.2–26.5 | 25.1% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 16.4%14.2–18.4 | 15.4% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 34.9%31.4–39.1 | 35.8% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 12.3%10.9–13.6 | 10% | 11% | Worse |
| Checkup in the past year | 76.9%74–79.4 | 80.4% | 77.4% | Worse |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 71.6%69.2–74.1 | 70.7% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 88.9%87.5–90.1 | 89.5% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 75.7%73.1–77.9 | 76.5% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 71.3%68.2–74.6 | 72.3% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 78.7%74.2–83.4 | 79.5% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 17.2%15.1–19.2 | 20.6% | 20.6% | Better |
| Feel lonely | 34.4%31.3–37.5 | 33.2% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 26%23.5–28.7 | 25.1% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 14.9%13.4–16.6 | 14.9% | 15% | About the same |
| Worried about keeping housing | 12.8%11.4–14.3 | 12.5% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 7.8%6.9–8.8 | 8.4% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 7.9%7.1–8.8 | 8.3% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 10.3%9.1–11.5 | 11.7% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 21.8%19.5–23.9 | 25.3% | 30.1% | Lower |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 9.2%8.2–10.1 | 11.3% | 13.6% | Lower |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 10.9%9.8–12 | 12.3% | 13.9% | Lower |
| Hearing difficulty | 4.9%4.4–5.5 | 5.9% | 6.7% | Lower |
| Vision difficulty | 4.5%4.1–4.8 | 4.8% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 6.2%5.6–6.8 | 7% | 7.9% | Lower |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3%2.8–3.3 | 3.5% | 3.8% | Lower |
Each figure is the share of adults 18+ unless the label says otherwise; small numbers after it are CDC’s likely range (95% interval). “About the same” means the Connecticut figure falls inside that range.
Questions about health in Stamford
Is Stamford a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Stamford is healthier than 91% of U.S. towns: A for health, #66 of 154 in Connecticut. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 88%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Stamford?
CDC estimates 25.5% of adults have obesity, likely between 21.6% and 29.2%, against 30.5% across Connecticut and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Stamford?
Stamford Hospital in Stamford, 0.0 miles in a straight line from Stamford’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 5 of 5 stars.
How many people in Stamford have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 12.3% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 10.9–13.6%), against 10% across Connecticut.
How accurate are these numbers?
They’re modeled estimates: CDC applies national survey answers to each area’s age, sex, race and education mix, so they describe who lives in Stamford more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from A− to A+.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Stamford.
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. The Health Grade is our own summary of CDC’s estimates, not an official rating. 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.