Where Stratford Downtown residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Stratford Downtown, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Stratford Downtown. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Stratford Downtown
Out of every 100 Stratford Downtown adults…
Stratford Downtown runs below CT on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Stratford Downtown
No hospital or community health center in Stratford Downtown 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 Stratford Downtown; ≈ 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.
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Keeping up with care
Share of Stratford Downtown adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Connecticut.
How Stratford Downtown adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Stratford Downtown does better than Connecticut.
1 in 3 Stratford Downtown 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.
8.5% of Stratford Downtown adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.7% across Connecticut.
Stratford Downtown 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 Stratford Downtown adults live with a disability (Connecticut 25.3%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Stratford Downtown
Why doesn’t Stratford Downtown have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Stratford Downtown.
What hospital is closest to Stratford Downtown?
Bridgeport Hospital in Bridgeport, 2.1 miles in a straight line from Stratford Downtown’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 Stratford Downtown?
27 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Optimus on Boston Avenue in Stratford, 1.4 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Stratford Downtown.
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.