Northeastern Connecticut Planning Region Health Data
Northeastern Connecticut Planning Region, Connecticut
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
90/100
Excellent
Life Expectancy
Pending
Uninsured Rate
5.3%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
N/A
Uninsured Rate
5.3%
State avg 6.0%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
N/A
per 100K population
Mental Health Providers
379
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
14.5%
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 Northeastern Connecticut Planning Region differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Northeastern Connecticut Planning Region | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 32.4% | 30.6% | 37.6% | 1.8 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 8.0% | 8.4% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 29.6% | 28.4% | 33.5% | 1.2 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 24.8% | 22.0% | 24.1% | 2.8 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Northeastern Connecticut Planning Region | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 12.5% | 11.1% | 16.3% | 1.4 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 17.9% | 17.1% | 17.8% | 0.8 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 23.4% | 23.9% | 27.0% | near state average |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Northeastern Connecticut Planning Region | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 77.7% | 78.3% | 74.9% | 0.6 pts worse than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 69.7% | 69.9% | 57.3% | near state average |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 77.0% | 78.6% | 73.3% | 1.6 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Northeastern Connecticut Planning Region | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 18.5% | 17.0% | 18.6% | 1.5 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 37.4% | 36.6% | 37.3% | 0.8 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Northeastern Connecticut Planning Region nationally on depression.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Northeastern Connecticut uninsured rate remains below state average
Health data brief for Northeastern Connecticut Planning Region, Connecticut.
The uninsured rate in the Northeastern Connecticut Planning Region is 5.3%. This is lower than the Connecticut state average of 6.0% and significantly lower than the national average of 10%. In terms of general health, 14.5% of adults report poor or fair health, a lower percentage than the national average of 17%. The region also has a mental health provider ratio of 379 per 100,000 residents, which exceeds the national median of 250 per 100,000. The figures are drawn from the CDC County Health Rankings and federal provider databases. By comparing these local metrics against state and national benchmarks, the data provides a view of the planning region’s health insurance and provider landscape. All numbers are reported exactly as found in the primary sources. Explore state-level data.
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.