Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region Health Data
Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region, Connecticut
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
98/100
Excellent
Life Expectancy
Pending
Uninsured Rate
4.3%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
N/A
Uninsured Rate
4.3%
State avg 6.0%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
N/A
per 100K population
Mental Health Providers
519
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
12.2%
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 Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 29.8% | 30.6% | 37.6% | 0.8 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 7.3% | 8.4% | 11.2% | 1.1 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 28.4% | 28.4% | 33.5% | near state average |
| Depression | 23.8% | 22.0% | 24.1% | 1.8 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 9.8% | 11.1% | 16.3% | 1.3 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 18.0% | 17.1% | 17.8% | 0.9 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 20.5% | 23.9% | 27.0% | 3.4 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 79.7% | 78.3% | 74.9% | 1.4 pts better than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 74.6% | 69.9% | 57.3% | 4.7 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 79.4% | 78.6% | 73.3% | 0.8 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 16.3% | 17.0% | 18.6% | 0.7 pts better than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 34.6% | 36.6% | 37.3% | 2.0 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region nationally on dental visit (past year).
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Lower Connecticut River Valley reports low poor-to-fair health rate
Health data brief for Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region, Connecticut.
The poor or fair health rate is the most distinct metric here, with 12.2% of adults reporting this status. This is notably lower than the national average of 17%. The region's uninsured rate is 4.3%, which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 6.0% and less than half of the national average of 10%. Additionally, the mental health provider ratio is 519 per 100,000 residents, more than double the national median of 250 per 100,000. These figures are sourced from the CDC County Health Rankings and NPPES registries. The data illustrates how local health indicators compare to both state-level norms and national benchmarks for provider density and insurance status. Each percentage is reported verbatim from administrative and survey-based records. Explore state-level data for further information.
Sources
- CDC County Health Rankings v2
- HHS NPPES
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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.