Photo: MMZach · CC BY-SA 3.0Where Thompsonville residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Thompsonville, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Thompsonville. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Thompsonville
Mental distress runs high in Thompsonville
1 in 5 adults are in frequent mental distress (20.2%), vs 15.8% across Connecticut. Depression is above the state too: 25.2%, vs 20.6% across Connecticut. Mind & connection ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Thompsonville
1 in 5 adults worry about having enough food (21.3%), vs 14.9% across Connecticut. Utility shut-off threats (11.2% vs 8.4%) and no reliable transportation (11% vs 8.3%) are higher too. 17.5% of adults receive SNAP, vs 11.7% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Dental care lags in Thompsonville
59.9% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 70.7% across Connecticut. Among those 65 and older, 13.7% have lost all their teeth (Connecticut 9.8%). Checkups ↓
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 Thompsonville’s likely range.
How Thompsonville adults are doing
On 3 of 4 measures, Thompsonville runs above Connecticut.
4 in 10 Thompsonville 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.
17.5% of Thompsonville adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.7% across Connecticut.
Keeping up with care
Share of Thompsonville adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Connecticut.
Out of every 100 Thompsonville adults…
Thompsonville runs below CT on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 4. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Thompsonville
2 community health centers in Thompsonville, 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 Thompsonville; ≈ 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.
0.1 miles of trails across 3 parks and preserves
Thompsonville 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suffield | A | 29.9% | 9.7% | 10.7% | ZIP codes |
| Enfield | B+ | 31.8% | 10.3% | 12.3% | ZIP 06082 |
| Southwood Acres | — | — | — | — | |
| Sherwood Manor | — | — | — | — |
Southwood Acres and Sherwood Manor: 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 Thompsonville adults live with a disability (Connecticut 25.3%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Thompsonville
Why doesn’t Thompsonville have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Thompsonville.
What hospital is closest to Thompsonville?
Mercy Medical Ctr in Springfield, 8.6 miles in a straight line from Thompsonville’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Thompsonville?
10 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Community Health Center of Enfield in Enfield, 0.5 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Thompsonville.
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.