Photo: User:Magicpiano · CC BY-SA 4.0Where Union residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Union, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 06076, 06242. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Union
Fewer Union adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below Connecticut. 1 in 10 adults worry about having enough food, vs 1 in 7 adults statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Union is an active town
Only 20.9% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 25.1% across Connecticut. The town has 91 miles of trails across 7 parks and preserves. Habits ↓
Nearly everyone in Union is insured
Only 6.9% of adults 18–64 have no health insurance, vs 10% across Connecticut. 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 Union’s likely range; Union’s figures come from ZIP codes 06076, 06242, which may reach past town lines.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
8.1% of Union adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.7% across Connecticut.
Everyday habits, side by side with Connecticut
Share of adults, with the Connecticut figure marked.
91 miles of trails across 7 parks and preserves
Keeping up with care
Share of Union adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Connecticut.
Out of every 100 Union adults…
Union runs above CT on 1 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Union
No hospital or community health center in Union 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 Union; ≈ 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).
How Union adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Union does better than Connecticut.
1 in 3 Union 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.
Union 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stafford | A− | 32.2% | 9.1% | 11.6% | ZIP 06076 |
| Woodstock | A | 30.9% | 9.1% | 9.7% | ZIP codes |
| Ashford | A− | 31.9% | 9.6% | 11% | ZIP 06278 |
| Willington | A− | 32.2% | 9.5% | 11.5% | ZIP 06279 |
| Eastford | A− | 31.6% | 10.1% | 10.5% | ZIP codes |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Union adults live with a disability (Connecticut 25.3%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Union
Why doesn’t Union have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Union.
What hospital is closest to Union?
Umass Memorial Health - Harrington Hospital in Southbridge, 8.1 miles in a straight line from Union’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Union.
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.