Photo: JJBers · CC BY-SA 4.0Where Willimantic residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Willimantic, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Willimantic. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Willimantic
Making ends meet is harder in Willimantic
3 in 10 adults worry about having enough food (30.1%), about twice the Connecticut rate. No reliable transportation (16% vs 8.3%) and housing insecurity (22% vs 12.5%) are higher too. 24.9% of adults receive SNAP, vs 11.7% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Dental care lags in Willimantic
56.7% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 70.7% across Connecticut. Among those 65 and older, 20.1% have lost all their teeth (Connecticut 9.8%). Checkups ↓
More Willimantic adults get no exercise
36.8% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 25.1% across Connecticut. There are 14 miles of trails across 16 parks and preserves in town, a place to start. 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 Willimantic’s likely range.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
24.9% of Willimantic adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.7% across Connecticut.
Keeping up with care
Share of Willimantic adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Connecticut.
Everyday habits, side by side with Connecticut
Share of adults, with the Connecticut figure marked.
14 miles of trails across 16 parks and preserves
Out of every 100 Willimantic adults…
Willimantic runs below CT on 3 of 12 conditions and above it on 5. Tap one to see it as people.
Only 11% of Willimantic residents are 65 or older, vs 19% across Connecticut. Arthritis and cancer run low partly because the town is young.
Care in and near Willimantic
1 hospital and 2 community health centers in Willimantic, 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 Willimantic; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
How Willimantic adults are doing
On 3 of 4 measures, Willimantic runs above Connecticut.
4 in 10 Willimantic 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.
Willimantic 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Windham | C | 36% | 13.1% | 14.4% | ZIP codes |
| Mansfield | A− | 28.6% | 7.5% | 8.9% | ZIP codes |
| Coventry | A | 30.6% | 8.3% | 9.5% | ZIP 06238 |
| Columbia | A− | 31.9% | 10% | 11.3% | ZIP 06237 |
| Lebanon | A− | 31.5% | 9.1% | 10% | ZIP 06249 |
| South Windham | — | — | — | — |
South Windham: a Census-designated place inside a larger town, graded as part of it. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Willimantic adults live with a disability (Connecticut 25.3%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Willimantic
Why doesn’t Willimantic have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Willimantic.
What hospital is closest to Willimantic?
Windham Community Memorial Hospital in Willimantic, 0.6 miles in a straight line from Willimantic’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 Willimantic?
2 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Generations Family Health Center in Willimantic, 0.7 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Willimantic.
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.