Northwest Hills Planning Region Health Data
Northwest Hills Planning Region, Connecticut
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
90/100
Excellent
Life Expectancy
Pending
Uninsured Rate
5.6%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
N/A
Uninsured Rate
5.6%
State avg 6.0%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
N/A
per 100K population
Mental Health Providers
389
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
14.0%
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 Northwest Hills Planning Region differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Northwest Hills Planning Region | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 29.2% | 30.6% | 37.6% | 1.4 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 7.9% | 8.4% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 26.6% | 28.4% | 33.5% | 1.8 pts better than state |
| Depression | 23.9% | 22.0% | 24.1% | 1.9 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Northwest Hills Planning Region | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 11.5% | 11.1% | 16.3% | near state average |
| Binge Drinking | 18.7% | 17.1% | 17.8% | 1.6 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 21.9% | 23.9% | 27.0% | 2.0 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Northwest Hills Planning Region | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 78.7% | 78.3% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 70.5% | 69.9% | 57.3% | 0.6 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 78.7% | 78.6% | 73.3% | near state average |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Northwest Hills Planning Region | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 17.6% | 17.0% | 18.6% | 0.6 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 34.8% | 36.6% | 37.3% | 1.8 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Northwest Hills Planning Region nationally on physical inactivity.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Northwest Hills poor-to-fair health rate stays under national average
Health data brief for Northwest Hills Planning Region, Connecticut.
The poor or fair health rate in the Northwest Hills Planning Region is 14.0%. This figure is lower than the national average of 17%. The region’s uninsured rate is 5.6%, which is below the Connecticut state average of 6.0% and the national average of 10%. Furthermore, the region has 389 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, placing it above the national median of 250 per 100,000. These data points are sourced from the CDC County Health Rankings and the NPPES. The report utilizes these statistics to provide a comparison of health status and provider access across different planning regions in Connecticut. No assumptions are made regarding the causes of these specific rates. All data represents the most recently available public records. See the CDC County Health Rankings methodology.
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.