Greater Bridgeport Planning Region Health Data
Greater Bridgeport Planning Region, Connecticut
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
64/100
Average
Life Expectancy
Pending
Uninsured Rate
7.8%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
N/A
Uninsured Rate
7.8%
State avg 6.0%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
N/A
per 100K population
Mental Health Providers
358
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
17.2%
State avg 14.8%
National avg 19.6%
Chronic Disease & Behavioral Health
These prevalence estimates come from the CDC PLACES program (Population-Level Analysis and Community Estimates), which combines BRFSS survey data with statistical modeling to produce county-level rates. Estimates are age-adjusted to enable fair comparisons across counties with different age distributions. Use them to spot where Greater Bridgeport Planning Region differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Greater Bridgeport Planning Region | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 28.4% | 30.6% | 37.6% | 2.2 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 9.2% | 8.4% | 11.2% | 0.8 pts worse than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 28.3% | 28.4% | 33.5% | near state average |
| Depression | 18.2% | 22.0% | 24.1% | 3.8 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Greater Bridgeport Planning Region | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 11.1% | 11.1% | 16.3% | near state average |
| Binge Drinking | 16.3% | 17.1% | 17.8% | 0.8 pts better than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 27.3% | 23.9% | 27.0% | 3.4 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Greater Bridgeport Planning Region | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 76.6% | 78.3% | 74.9% | 1.7 pts worse than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 67.6% | 69.9% | 57.3% | 2.3 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 77.7% | 78.6% | 73.3% | 0.9 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Greater Bridgeport Planning Region | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 16.4% | 17.0% | 18.6% | 0.6 pts better than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 37.6% | 36.6% | 37.3% | 1.0 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Greater Bridgeport Planning Region nationally on depression.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Greater Bridgeport reports higher uninsured rate than state average
Health data brief for Greater Bridgeport Planning Region, Connecticut.
The uninsured rate in the Greater Bridgeport Planning Region stands at 7.8%. This is the highest rate among the listed Connecticut regions, exceeding the state average of 6.0%. However, this percentage remains lower than the national uninsured average of 10%. Regarding adult health status, 17.2% of residents report poor or fair health, a figure that aligns closely with the national average of 17%. The region also maintains 358 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, which is higher than the national median of 250 per 100,000. These statistics reflect documented health coverage and provider levels as of the most recent reporting cycle. Federal data from the CDC and NPPES provide the basis for these comparisons across planning regions. See the CDC County Health Rankings methodology for data collection details.
Sources
- CDC County Health Rankings v2
- HHS NPPES
Get Care in Greater Bridgeport Planning Region, Connecticut
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Hospitals near you
No CMS Care Compare hospital is located in Greater Bridgeport Planning Region.
This is common in low-population rural counties. Residents typically travel to a hospital in a neighboring county or larger metro. Use Medicare.gov Care Compare to find rated hospitals statewide or contact a federally-funded community health center for primary and preventive care.
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Data Sources
Health data sourced from the County Health Rankings & Roadmaps, a collaboration between the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and the University of Wisconsin Population Health Institute.
Data is informational only. Not medical or health advice. Coverage varies by county and reporting year.