Where Topstone residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Topstone, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Topstone. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Topstone
Cancer and high cholesterol run high in Topstone
1 in 8 adults have had cancer (12.3%), vs 8.5% across Connecticut. 44.6% of adults have high cholesterol, vs 38.4% across Connecticut. Conditions ↓
Topstone adults report less loneliness
Loneliness (26.7% vs 33.2%), frequent mental distress (10.2% vs 15.8%), lack of emotional support (19.8% vs 25.1%) and depression (15% vs 20.6%) all run below Connecticut. Mind & connection ↓
Topstone is an active town
Only 17.9% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 25.1% across Connecticut. Habits ↓
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 Topstone’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Topstone adults…
Topstone runs below CT on 4 of 12 conditions and above it on 2. Tap one to see it as people.
How Topstone adults are doing
On 4 of 4 measures, Topstone does better than Connecticut.
1 in 4 Topstone 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.
Everyday habits, side by side with Connecticut
Share of adults, with the Connecticut figure marked.
0.2 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
Care in and near Topstone
No hospital or community health center in Topstone 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 Topstone; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
Keeping up with care
Share of Topstone 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.
3.7% of Topstone adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.7% across Connecticut.
Topstone 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ridgefield | A+ | 22.1% | 7.3% | 6.4% | ZIP 06877 |
| Redding | A+ | 22.1% | 7.8% | 6.3% | ZIP 06896 |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Topstone adults live with a disability (Connecticut 25.3%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Topstone
Why doesn’t Topstone have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Topstone.
What hospital is closest to Topstone?
Danbury Hospital in Danbury, 7.6 miles in a straight line from Topstone’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 Topstone?
5 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Cifc Health - 70 Main in Danbury, 6.5 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Topstone.
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.