Photo: Magicpiano · CC BY-SA 3.0Where Winsted residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Winsted, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Winsted. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Winsted
COPD, arthritis and heart disease run high in Winsted
1 in 14 adults have COPD (7.2%), vs 5.6% across Connecticut. 3 in 10 adults have arthritis (29.2%), vs 24.7% across Connecticut. Heart disease is also above the state: 6.7%, vs 5.8% across Connecticut. In all, Winsted runs above Connecticut on four of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 25% of residents are 65 or older (Connecticut 19%), and COPD, arthritis and heart disease are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
Smoking is more common in Winsted
1 in 8 adults smoke cigarettes (12.8%), vs 10.6% across Connecticut. Habits ↓
Fewer Winsted adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing and utility bills all run below Connecticut. 1 in 8 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 Winsted’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Winsted adults…
Winsted runs above CT on 4 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Winsted is an older town: 25% of residents are 65 or older, vs 19% across Connecticut. Heart disease, COPD and arthritis rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Winsted as about how healthy they are.
Everyday habits, side by side with Connecticut
Share of adults, with the Connecticut figure marked.
2.5 miles of trails across 12 parks and preserves
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
10.3% of Winsted adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.7% across Connecticut.
Care in and near Winsted
1 community health center in Winsted, 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 Winsted; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
Keeping up with care
Share of Winsted adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Connecticut.
How Winsted adults are doing
About the same as Connecticut on each measure.
1 in 3 Winsted 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.
Winsted 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barkhamsted | A+ | 26.1% | 8.6% | 8.7% | ZIP codes |
| Winchester | B+ | 29.4% | 10.3% | 12.5% | ZIP codes |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Winsted adults live with a disability (Connecticut 25.3%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Winsted
Why doesn’t Winsted have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Winsted.
What hospital is closest to Winsted?
Charlotte Hungerford Hospital in Torrington, 9.9 miles in a straight line from Winsted’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 Winsted?
6 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Community Health and Wellness Center in Winsted, 0.3 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Winsted.
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.