Photo: Tomticker5 · CC BY-SA 3.0On CDC estimates, Trumbull is healthier than 97% of U.S. towns
Trumbull differs from Connecticut on 24 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 23 better, 1 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 06611. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Trumbull
Trumbull adults report less mental distress
Frequent mental distress (12.8% vs 15.8%), lack of emotional support (22.4% vs 25.1%) and depression (17.3% vs 20.6%) all run below Connecticut. Mind & connection ↓
Obesity and diabetes are less common in Trumbull
Trumbull runs below Connecticut on four chronic conditions, most of all obesity (22.9% vs 30.5%), diabetes (8% vs 10.2%) and COPD (4.5% vs 5.6%). Conditions ↓
Health varies a lot right around Trumbull
Grades next door run from Easton (A+) to Bridgeport (C). Trumbull is an A+. Around town ↓
Fewer Trumbull adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below Connecticut. 1 in 12 adults worry about having enough food, vs 1 in 7 adults statewide. Everyday needs ↓
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 Trumbull’s likely range; Trumbull’s figures come from ZIP code 06611, which may reach past town lines.
What’s behind Trumbull’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Trumbull is healthier than 97% of U.S. towns, #15 of 154 in Connecticut. All seven estimates beat the typical U.S. town. The strongest is obesity (fewer adults with obesity than 98% of towns); the weakest is no exercise, still better than 84%.
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). Trumbull’s median household income is $163,073; among the 1,981 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($122K–$204K), it’s healthier than 85%, about where its income would put it.
How Trumbull adults are doing
On 3 of 4 measures, Trumbull does better than Connecticut.
1 in 3 Trumbull adults feel lonely. A hello is a start.
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Out of every 100 Trumbull adults…
Trumbull runs below CT on 8 of 12 conditions and above it on 1. Tap one to see it as people.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
5.3% of Trumbull adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.7% across Connecticut.
Trumbull and the towns around it
Trumbull’s Health Grade ranks 4th of 7 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trumbull | A+ | 22.9% | 8% | 7.6% | ZIP 06611 |
| Bridgeport | C | 33.5% | 13% | 14.3% | CDC place |
| Trumbull Center | — | — | — | — | |
| Easton | A+ | 22.5% | 7.6% | 6.6% | ZIP 06612 |
| Tashua | — | — | — | — | |
| Stratford | A− | 26.9% | 9.7% | 9.8% | ZIP codes |
| Shelton | A | 24.5% | 8.9% | 9.1% | CDC place |
| Daniels Farm | — | — | — | — |
Trumbull Center, Tashua and Daniels Farm: Census-designated places inside larger towns, graded as part of them. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Care in and near Trumbull
No hospital or community health center in Trumbull 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 Trumbull; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas (a “population” designation covers specific residents, such as those with low incomes).
Everyday habits, side by side with Connecticut
Share of adults, with the Connecticut figure marked.
43 miles of trails across 27 parks and preserves
Keeping up with care
Share of Trumbull adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Connecticut.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Trumbull adults live with a disability (Connecticut 25.3%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Trumbull
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Trumbull is better than Connecticut on 23 and worse on 1; on the rest, the Connecticut figure falls inside Trumbull’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Trumbull | CT | U.S. | vs CT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 11.7%10.4–13.3 | 16.2% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 10.3%9.2–11.5 | 12.4% | 13% | Better |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 12.8%11.5–14.2 | 15.8% | 15.9% | Better |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 22.9%19.4–26.6 | 30.5% | 32.9% | Better |
| Diabetes | 8%7–9 | 10.2% | 12% | Better |
| High blood pressure | 29.1%26.5–31.7 | 32% | 34.4% | Better |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 39.4%36.3–42.4 | 38.4% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 22.9%20.8–25.1 | 24.7% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 9.6%8.6–10.6 | 11% | 9.9% | Better |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 9.8%9–10.6 | 8.5% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 5.3%4.8–5.9 | 5.8% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 4.5%4–5.1 | 5.6% | 6.3% | Better |
| Stroke | 2.8%2.6–3.1 | 3.2% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 5.5%4.5–6.8 | 9.8% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 7.6%6.5–8.8 | 10.6% | 11.8% | Better |
| No exercise outside work | 19.9%17.5–22.6 | 25.1% | 24.7% | Better |
| Binge drinking | 16.1%13.9–18 | 15.4% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 31.1%27.8–35.1 | 35.8% | 36% | Better |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 6.6%5.7–7.6 | 10% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 79.8%77.1–82 | 80.4% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 79.4%77.4–81.6 | 70.7% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 92%90.9–92.9 | 89.5% | 87.1% | Better |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 79.4%76.6–81.6 | 76.5% | 76.5% | Better |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 74%71–77.2 | 72.3% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 79.9%75.5–84.4 | 79.5% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 17.3%15.2–19.5 | 20.6% | 20.6% | Better |
| Feel lonely | 31.3%28.1–34.4 | 33.2% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 22.4%20–25 | 25.1% | 23.6% | Better |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 8.3%7.1–9.5 | 14.9% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 7.4%6.4–8.5 | 12.5% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 4.8%4.1–5.5 | 8.4% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 4.9%4.3–5.5 | 8.3% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 5.3%4.5–6.3 | 11.7% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 20%17.9–22.3 | 25.3% | 30.1% | Lower |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 8.7%7.7–9.9 | 11.3% | 13.6% | Lower |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 8.8%7.8–9.9 | 12.3% | 13.9% | Lower |
| Hearing difficulty | 5.7%5.1–6.4 | 5.9% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 3.3%3–3.6 | 4.8% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 5.2%4.7–5.9 | 7% | 7.9% | Lower |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 2.5%2.3–2.8 | 3.5% | 3.8% | Lower |
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 Trumbull
Is Trumbull a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Trumbull is healthier than 97% of U.S. towns: A+ for health, #15 of 154 in Connecticut. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 85%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Trumbull?
CDC estimates 22.9% of adults have obesity, likely between 19.4% and 26.6%, against 30.5% across Connecticut and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Trumbull?
St. Vincent's Medical Center in Bridgeport, 5.1 miles in a straight line from Trumbull’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
How many people in Trumbull have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 6.6% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 5.7–7.6%), 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 Trumbull more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from A to A+.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Trumbull.
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.