Where West Mountain residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for West Mountain, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for West Mountain. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in West Mountain
West Mountain is an active town
Only 16% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 25.1% across Connecticut. Habits ↓
Binge drinking is the habit West Mountain doesn’t win on
18.6% of adults binge drink, vs 15.4% across Connecticut, even though fewer of them smoke and more of them exercise. Habits ↓
COPD and diabetes are less common in West Mountain
West Mountain runs below Connecticut on seven chronic conditions, most of all COPD (3.6% vs 5.6%), diabetes (6.7% vs 10.2%) and stroke (2.2% vs 3.2%). A young population is part of it: only 13% of residents are 65 or older (Connecticut 19%). Conditions ↓
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 West Mountain’s likely range.
Everyday habits, side by side with Connecticut
Share of adults, with the Connecticut figure marked.
1.8 miles of trails across 8 parks and preserves
Out of every 100 West Mountain adults…
West Mountain runs below CT on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near West Mountain
No hospital or community health center in West Mountain 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 West Mountain; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
Keeping up with care
Share of West Mountain adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Connecticut.
How West Mountain adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, West Mountain does better than Connecticut.
3 in 10 West Mountain 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.
4.4% of West Mountain adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.7% across Connecticut.
West Mountain 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 |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of West Mountain adults live with a disability (Connecticut 25.3%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in West Mountain
Why doesn’t West Mountain have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for West Mountain.
What hospital is closest to West Mountain?
Putnam Hospital Center in Carmel, 8.6 miles in a straight line from West Mountain’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near West Mountain?
7 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Open Door Family Medical Center @ Brewster in Brewster, 7.5 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in West Mountain.
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.