Naugatuck Valley Planning Region Health Data
Naugatuck Valley Planning Region, Connecticut
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
79/100
Excellent
Life Expectancy
Pending
Uninsured Rate
6.4%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
N/A
Uninsured Rate
6.4%
State avg 6.0%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
N/A
per 100K population
Mental Health Providers
371
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
15.8%
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 Naugatuck Valley Planning Region differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Naugatuck Valley Planning Region | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 30.7% | 30.6% | 37.6% | near state average |
| Diabetes | 8.8% | 8.4% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 28.1% | 28.4% | 33.5% | near state average |
| Depression | 21.8% | 22.0% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Naugatuck Valley Planning Region | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 11.9% | 11.1% | 16.3% | 0.8 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 17.2% | 17.1% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 25.4% | 23.9% | 27.0% | 1.5 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Naugatuck Valley Planning Region | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 77.9% | 78.3% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 68.3% | 69.9% | 57.3% | 1.6 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 78.2% | 78.6% | 73.3% | near state average |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Naugatuck Valley Planning Region | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 17.5% | 17.0% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 36.8% | 36.6% | 37.3% | near state average |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Naugatuck 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
Naugatuck Valley mental health provider ratio outpaces national figures
Health data brief for Naugatuck Valley Planning Region, Connecticut.
The Naugatuck Valley Planning Region has 371 mental health providers per 100,000 residents. This concentration of providers is higher than the national median of 250 per 100,000 residents. The uninsured rate for the region is 6.4%, which is slightly higher than the Connecticut state average of 6.0% but lower than the national average of 10%. Meanwhile, 15.8% of adults in the region report being in poor or fair health, which is a lower percentage than the national average of 17%. These statistics are compiled from the CDC County Health Rankings and provider data from the NPPES. The report focuses on clinical resource availability and insurance coverage rates as measured across planning regions. All comparisons rely on standardized federal datasets. See the CDC County Health Rankings methodology.
Sources
- CDC County Health Rankings v2
- HHS NPPES
Get Care in Naugatuck Valley Planning Region, Connecticut
Direct contact information for hospitals and community health resources serving this county. Hospital quality ratings come from CMS Care Compare — the federal program that measures hospital performance on safety, patient experience, and outcomes.
Hospitals near you
No CMS Care Compare hospital is located in Naugatuck Valley 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.