South Central Connecticut Planning Region Health Data
South Central Connecticut Planning Region, Connecticut
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
83/100
Excellent
Life Expectancy
Pending
Uninsured Rate
5.7%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
N/A
Uninsured Rate
5.7%
State avg 6.0%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
N/A
per 100K population
Mental Health Providers
606
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
15.6%
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 South Central Connecticut Planning Region differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | South Central Connecticut Planning Region | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 33.9% | 30.6% | 37.6% | 3.3 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 9.2% | 8.4% | 11.2% | 0.8 pts worse than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 30.0% | 28.4% | 33.5% | 1.6 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 20.9% | 22.0% | 24.1% | 1.1 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | South Central Connecticut Planning Region | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 11.3% | 11.1% | 16.3% | near state average |
| Binge Drinking | 15.6% | 17.1% | 17.8% | 1.5 pts better than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 26.0% | 23.9% | 27.0% | 2.1 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | South Central Connecticut Planning Region | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 78.7% | 78.3% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 67.9% | 69.9% | 57.3% | 2.0 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 79.3% | 78.6% | 73.3% | 0.7 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | South Central Connecticut Planning Region | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 16.8% | 17.0% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 38.4% | 36.6% | 37.3% | 1.8 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare South Central Connecticut Planning Region nationally on obesity.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
South Central Connecticut maintains high mental health provider ratio
Health data brief for South Central Connecticut Planning Region, Connecticut.
With 606 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, South Central Connecticut has a significantly higher provider ratio than the national median of 250 per 100,000. The region's uninsured rate is 5.7%, which is slightly lower than the Connecticut state average of 6.0% and nearly half the national average of 10%. The percentage of adults reporting poor or fair health is 15.6%, which is lower than the national average of 17%. These statistics are based on findings from the CDC County Health Rankings and the NPPES provider registry. The data serves to highlight the distribution of mental health professionals and the extent of health insurance coverage within the planning region. Comparisons are made strictly against established state and national norms. 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.