Where Tashua residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Tashua, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Tashua. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Tashua
Tashua keeps up with checkups
It beats Connecticut on three of five routine checkups and screenings, including dentist visits (81.5% vs 70.7%) and cholesterol checks (92.3% vs 89.5%). Checkups ↓
Cancer runs high in Tashua
1 in 9 adults have had cancer (10.7%), vs 8.5% across Connecticut. Conditions ↓
Tashua adults report less mental distress
Frequent mental distress (12.6% vs 15.8%), lack of emotional support (21.6% vs 25.1%) and depression (17.5% vs 20.6%) all run below Connecticut. Mind & connection ↓
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 Tashua’s likely range.
Keeping up with care
Share of Tashua adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Connecticut.
How Tashua adults are doing
On 3 of 4 measures, Tashua does better than Connecticut.
3 in 10 Tashua 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 Tashua adults…
Tashua runs below CT on 5 of 12 conditions and above it on 1. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Tashua
No hospital or community health center in Tashua 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 Tashua; ≈ 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.
6.6 miles of trails across 3 parks and preserves
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
5.1% of Tashua adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.7% across Connecticut.
Tashua 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Long Hill | — | — | — | — | |
| Trumbull | A+ | 22.9% | 8% | 7.6% | ZIP 06611 |
| Easton | A+ | 22.5% | 7.6% | 6.6% | ZIP 06612 |
| Monroe | A+ | 22.8% | 7.4% | 7.3% | ZIP 06468 |
| Stepney | — | — | — | — |
Long Hill and Stepney: 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 Tashua adults live with a disability (Connecticut 25.3%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Tashua
Why doesn’t Tashua have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Tashua.
What hospital is closest to Tashua?
St. Vincent's Medical Center in Bridgeport, 5.8 miles in a straight line from Tashua’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 Tashua?
26 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Optimus Main Street Pediatrics in Bridgeport, 4.9 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Tashua.
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.