Photo: Doncram · CC BY-SA 3.0Within Connecticut, Torrington is healthier than 12% of graded towns
Torrington trails Connecticut on 11 of 32 measures CDC estimates, and leads on none.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Torrington. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Torrington
Connecticut sets a high bar
Torrington is healthier than 57% of U.S. towns, but only 12% of the 154 Connecticut towns we grade. Health Grade ↓
Every town around Torrington scores healthier
All five graded neighbors are ahead of Torrington’s B, from Winchester (B+) to New Hartford (A+). Around town ↓
COPD, heart disease and arthritis run high in Torrington
1 in 13 adults have COPD (7.5%), vs 5.6% across Connecticut. 1 in 14 adults have heart disease (6.9%), vs 5.8% across Connecticut. Arthritis is also above the state: 28.9%, vs 24.7% across Connecticut. In all, Torrington runs above Connecticut on four of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Dental care lags in Torrington
64.6% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 70.7% across Connecticut. Among those 65 and older, 13.3% 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 Torrington’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C to A−.
What’s behind Torrington’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Torrington is healthier than 57% of U.S. towns, #135 of 154 in Connecticut. Obesity holds the grade up (fewer adults with obesity than 83% of U.S. towns); no exercise pulls it down (better than 33%).
Health estimates follow income closely across the country: towns with higher household incomes usually score higher (a correlation of 0.77 across 21,157 graded towns). Torrington’s median household income is $70,856; among the 10,590 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($53K–$89K), it’s healthier than 71%, about where its income would put it.
Torrington and the towns around it
Torrington’s Health Grade ranks 6th of 6 graded towns around it.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Torrington | B | 30.2% | 10.8% | 13.5% | CDC place |
| Winchester | B+ | 29.4% | 10.3% | 12.5% | ZIP codes |
| Harwinton | A | 26.9% | 9.2% | 9.8% | ZIP 06791 |
| Northwest Harwinton | — | — | — | — | |
| New Hartford | A+ | 25.6% | 8.2% | 8.4% | ZIP 06057 |
| Litchfield | A | 26.2% | 9.4% | 9.1% | ZIP codes |
| Goshen | A | 26.2% | 9.3% | 8.6% | ZIP codes |
Northwest Harwinton: a Census-designated place inside a larger town, graded as part of it. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Out of every 100 Torrington adults…
Torrington runs above CT on 6 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Torrington adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Connecticut.
Care in and near Torrington
1 hospital and 1 community health center in Torrington, 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 Torrington; ≈ 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.
30 miles of trails across 20 parks and preserves
How Torrington adults are doing
About the same as Connecticut on each measure.
1 in 3 Torrington adults feel lonely. A hello is a start.
Groups are the easiest way in: a walking group, a book club, your street.
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Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
12.2% of Torrington adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.7% across Connecticut.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Torrington adults live with a disability (Connecticut 25.3%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Torrington
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Torrington is better than Connecticut on 0 and worse on 11; on the rest, the Connecticut figure falls inside Torrington’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Torrington | CT | U.S. | vs CT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 19.2%17.2–21.6 | 16.2% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 15%13.5–16.8 | 12.4% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 17%15.4–19.1 | 15.8% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 30.2%25.9–35.5 | 30.5% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 10.8%9.5–12.4 | 10.2% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 32.5%29.6–36 | 32% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 39.3%36.2–42.9 | 38.4% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 28.9%26.4–31.8 | 24.7% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 11.3%10.1–12.7 | 11% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 9.4%8.6–10.3 | 8.5% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 6.9%6.3–7.7 | 5.8% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 7.5%6.7–8.5 | 5.6% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 3.7%3.5–4.1 | 3.2% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 13.3%11–16 | 9.8% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 13.5%11.8–15.5 | 10.6% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 28.1%24.8–32 | 25.1% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 15.2%13.1–17.9 | 15.4% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 34.2%30–38.7 | 35.8% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 10.3%9–11.7 | 10% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 79.9%77.3–82.7 | 80.4% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 64.6%61.5–67.6 | 70.7% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 88.9%87.6–90.3 | 89.5% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 77.5%74.8–80.3 | 76.5% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 68.2%64.3–72 | 72.3% | 65.5% | Worse |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 75.5%69.4–81 | 79.5% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 22.4%19.7–25.5 | 20.6% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 32%28.4–35.9 | 33.2% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 26.1%23–29.3 | 25.1% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 15%13.1–17.2 | 14.9% | 15% | About the same |
| Worried about keeping housing | 12.2%10.6–13.9 | 12.5% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 8%7–9.2 | 8.4% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 8.3%7.4–9.4 | 8.3% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 12.2%10.5–14.1 | 11.7% | 11.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 28.8%25.9–32.4 | 25.3% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 13.8%12.2–15.7 | 11.3% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 13.7%12.3–15.4 | 12.3% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 7.2%6.5–8.2 | 5.9% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 5.3%4.8–5.8 | 4.8% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 8.4%7.6–9.4 | 7% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 4.1%3.7–4.5 | 3.5% | 3.8% | Higher |
Each figure is the share of adults 18+ unless the label says otherwise; small numbers after it are CDC’s likely range (95% interval). “About the same” means the Connecticut figure falls inside that range.
Questions about health in Torrington
Is Torrington a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Torrington is healthier than 57% of U.S. towns: ≈ B for health, #135 of 154 in Connecticut. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 71%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Torrington?
CDC estimates 30.2% of adults have obesity, likely between 25.9% and 35.5%, against 30.5% across Connecticut and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Torrington?
Charlotte Hungerford Hospital in Torrington, 3.0 miles in a straight line from Torrington’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in Torrington have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 10.3% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 9–11.7%), against 10% across Connecticut.
How accurate are these numbers?
They’re modeled estimates: CDC applies national survey answers to each area’s age, sex, race and education mix, so they describe who lives in Torrington more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C to A−.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Torrington.
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. The Health Grade is our own summary of CDC’s estimates, not an official rating. 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.