Where Stepney residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Stepney, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Stepney. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Stepney
Stepney is an active town
Only 17.7% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 25.1% across Connecticut. Habits ↓
Stepney adults report less mental distress
Frequent mental distress (12.8% vs 15.8%), lack of emotional support (21.3% vs 25.1%) and depression (17.9% vs 20.6%) all run below Connecticut. Mind & connection ↓
Diabetes and COPD are less common in Stepney
Stepney runs below Connecticut on five chronic conditions, most of all diabetes (7.3% vs 10.2%), COPD (4.1% vs 5.6%) and obesity (22.7% vs 30.5%). 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 Stepney’s likely range.
Everyday habits, side by side with Connecticut
Share of adults, with the Connecticut figure marked.
0.4 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
How Stepney adults are doing
On 3 of 4 measures, Stepney does better than Connecticut.
3 in 10 Stepney 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.
Out of every 100 Stepney adults…
Stepney runs below CT on 10 of 12 conditions and above it on 1. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Stepney
No hospital or community health center in Stepney 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 Stepney; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
Keeping up with care
Share of Stepney 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.
4.2% of Stepney adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.7% across Connecticut.
Stepney 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monroe | A+ | 22.8% | 7.4% | 7.3% | ZIP 06468 |
| Easton | A+ | 22.5% | 7.6% | 6.6% | ZIP 06612 |
| Newtown | A+ | 23.6% | 7.9% | 8.2% | ZIP codes |
| Trumbull | A+ | 22.9% | 8% | 7.6% | ZIP 06611 |
| Tashua | — | — | — | — | |
| Botsford | — | — | — | — |
Tashua: a Census-designated place inside a larger town, graded as part of it. Botsford: fewer than 1,000 residents. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Stepney adults live with a disability (Connecticut 25.3%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Stepney
Why doesn’t Stepney have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Stepney.
What hospital is closest to Stepney?
St. Vincent's Medical Center in Bridgeport, 9.2 miles in a straight line from Stepney’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Stepney?
3 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Optimus Main Street Pediatrics in Bridgeport, 8.3 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Stepney.
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.