Within New York, New Haven is healthier than 27% of graded towns
New Haven differs from New York on 10 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 3 better, 7 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 13114, 13126, 13069. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in New Haven
Depression is more common in New Haven
1 in 5 adults have been diagnosed with depression (22%), vs 17.5% across New York. Frequent mental distress is above the state too: 17.9%, vs 15% across New York. Mind & connection ↓
Smoking is more common in New Haven
1 in 7 adults smoke cigarettes (15.1%), vs 11.3% across New York. Habits ↓
Against towns with similar incomes, New Haven’s lead shrinks
New Haven is healthier than 50% of U.S. towns, but 35% of the 9,816 towns with similar household incomes ($68K–$114K). Part of its edge is what towns with its incomes tend to have. Health Grade ↓
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 New York figure falls outside New Haven’s likely range; New Haven’s figures come from ZIP codes 13114, 13126, 13069, which may reach past town lines; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C− to A−.
What’s behind New Haven’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, New Haven is healthier than 50% of U.S. towns, #551 of 755 in New York. Diabetes holds the grade up (fewer adults with diabetes than 71% of U.S. towns); mental distress pulls it down (better than 35%).
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). New Haven’s median household income is $91,324; among the 9,816 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($68K–$114K), it’s healthier than 35%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Where New Haven compares well: no health insurance (ages 18–64), 6% (U.S. 11%).
How New Haven adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, New Haven runs above New York.
1 in 3 New Haven adults feel lonely. A hello is a start.
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Everyday habits, side by side with New York
Share of adults, with the New York figure marked.
Out of every 100 New Haven adults…
New Haven runs above NY on 5 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near New Haven
No hospital or community health center in New Haven 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 New Haven; ≈ 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).
Keeping up with care
Share of New Haven adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks New York.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
13.3% of New Haven adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.1% across New York.
New Haven and the towns around it
New Haven’s Health Grade ranks 2nd of 3 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.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of New Haven adults live with a disability (New York 27.2%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for New Haven
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, New Haven is better than New York on 3 and worse on 7; on the rest, the New York figure falls inside New Haven’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | New Haven | NY | U.S. | vs NY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 18.3%15.8–21 | 18.1% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 14.5%12.7–16.3 | 12.8% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 17.9%15.9–20 | 15% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 35.9%29.2–42.8 | 28.8% | 32.9% | Worse |
| Diabetes | 10.7%9.2–12.3 | 11.5% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 34.4%30.4–38.2 | 32.6% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 36.3%32.3–40.3 | 37.7% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 28.2%25–31.3 | 24% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 11.5%10.2–12.9 | 10.3% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 9.2%8.2–10 | 7.7% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 6.8%6.1–7.6 | 6.1% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 7.9%6.9–8.9 | 6% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 3.5%3.2–3.8 | 3.4% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 13.4%11–16 | 12.8% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 15.1%12.8–17.6 | 11.3% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 27.4%23.1–31.9 | 25.9% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 17.6%14.6–20.8 | 16.3% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 40%34–46.1 | 37.9% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 6%5–7.3 | 7.9% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 80.4%77.1–83.4 | 80.8% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 61.2%57.6–64.6 | 63.5% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 87.6%86–89.2 | 89.2% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 76.5%73.5–79.2 | 77.2% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 69.5%64.7–73.8 | 66.8% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 77.6%70.5–83.6 | 78.9% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 22%18.7–25.3 | 17.5% | 20.6% | Worse |
| Feel lonely | 32.5%27.6–37.7 | 34.2% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 23%19.7–26.9 | 26.4% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 14%11.7–16.6 | 17.2% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 12%10.3–14.1 | 14.5% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 7.5%6.4–8.7 | 8.2% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 8.1%7.1–9.3 | 8.6% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 13.3%11.2–15.7 | 14.1% | 11.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 29%25.1–33.1 | 27.2% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 13.9%12–15.8 | 13.4% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 14.1%12.3–15.8 | 12.1% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 6.4%5.7–7.2 | 5.6% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 4.8%4.3–5.4 | 5.2% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 8.6%7.6–9.7 | 7.7% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 4%3.5–4.4 | 3.8% | 3.8% | About the same |
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 New York figure falls inside that range.
Questions about health in New Haven
Is New Haven a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, New Haven is healthier than 50% of U.S. towns: ≈ B− for health, #551 of 755 in New York. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 35%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in New Haven?
CDC estimates 35.9% of adults have obesity, likely between 29.2% and 42.8%, against 28.8% across New York and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to New Haven?
Oswego Hospital in Oswego, 10.3 miles in a straight line from New Haven’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in New Haven have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 6% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 5–7.3%), against 7.9% across New York.
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 New Haven more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C− to A−.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in New Haven.
Health estimates: CDC PLACES: Local Data for Better Health, 2025 release. The New York 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.