Naugatuck Valley Planning Region Health Data

Naugatuck Valley Planning Region, Connecticut

CDC County Health Rankings

Health 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

MeasureNaugatuck Valley Planning RegionState avgNational avgVs state
Obesity30.7%30.6%37.6%near state average
Diabetes8.8%8.4%11.2%near state average
High Blood Pressure28.1%28.4%33.5%near state average
Depression21.8%22.0%24.1%near state average

Health-risk behaviors

MeasureNaugatuck Valley Planning RegionState avgNational avgVs state
Current Cigarette Smoking11.9%11.1%16.3%0.8 pts worse than state
Binge Drinking17.2%17.1%17.8%near state average
Physical Inactivity25.4%23.9%27.0%1.5 pts worse than state

Preventive-care uptake

MeasureNaugatuck Valley Planning RegionState avgNational avgVs state
Annual Routine Checkup77.9%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

MeasureNaugatuck Valley Planning RegionState avgNational avgVs state
Frequent Mental Distress17.5%17.0%18.6%near state average
Short Sleep Duration36.8%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.

By Logan Johnson, Founder & Data EditorPublished Reviewed by Logan Johnson, Founder & Data Editor
Lead metric:Mental health access

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.

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.

Sources: Hospital data: CMS Care Compare. Quality ratings: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. Community health center directory: HRSA. Last reviewed 2026-05-14.

Information is for general guidance only and is not medical advice. Always call ahead to confirm services, hours, and insurance accepted. In a medical emergency, dial 911.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the health ranking of Naugatuck Valley Planning Region, CT?
Naugatuck Valley Planning Region has a health score of 79/100, rated "Excellent." It ranks #8 out of 9 counties in Connecticut (1 = healthiest). The score is based on CDC County Health Rankings data, combining life expectancy, uninsured rates, provider access, and behavioral health indicators.
What is the life expectancy in Naugatuck Valley Planning Region?
Life expectancy data for Naugatuck Valley Planning Region is not available in the current dataset.
How does Naugatuck Valley Planning Region health compare to the Connecticut average?
Naugatuck Valley Planning Region's health score of 79/100 is below the Connecticut average of 84/100. The uninsured rate is 6.4% vs. 6.0% statewide.
What health factors affect Naugatuck Valley Planning Region?
Key health factors for Naugatuck Valley Planning Region include: life expectancy (—), uninsured rate (6.4%), and primary care physician access (—). Mental health provider access is 371:1 population-to-provider ratio. These metrics are sourced from the CDC County Health Rankings & Roadmaps program.
Is Naugatuck Valley Planning Region a healthy place to live?
With a health score of 79/100 ("Excellent"), Naugatuck Valley Planning Region is one of the healthier counties in Connecticut. 6.4% of adults lack health insurance. Factors like healthcare access, environmental quality, and socioeconomic conditions all contribute to these outcomes.
What are the biggest health challenges in Naugatuck Valley Planning Region?
Naugatuck Valley Planning Region's health score of 79/100 is below the Connecticut average of 84/100. Improving health outcomes often requires investment in healthcare infrastructure, insurance coverage expansion, and community health programs.

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By Logan Johnson, Founder & Data EditorUpdated Reviewed by Logan Johnson, Founder & Data Editor

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.