Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region Health Data
Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region, Connecticut
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
82/100
Excellent
Life Expectancy
Pending
Uninsured Rate
6.1%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
N/A
Uninsured Rate
6.1%
State avg 6.0%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
N/A
per 100K population
Mental Health Providers
523
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
15.5%
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 Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 33.1% | 30.6% | 37.6% | 2.5 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 8.8% | 8.4% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 30.8% | 28.4% | 33.5% | 2.4 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 23.5% | 22.0% | 24.1% | 1.5 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 11.7% | 11.1% | 16.3% | 0.6 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 16.9% | 17.1% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 25.9% | 23.9% | 27.0% | 2.0 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 78.5% | 78.3% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 68.8% | 69.9% | 57.3% | 1.1 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 77.2% | 78.6% | 73.3% | 1.4 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Southeastern Connecticut 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 | 38.5% | 36.6% | 37.3% | 1.9 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region nationally on obesity.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Southeastern Connecticut poor-to-fair health rate trails national average
Health data brief for Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region, Connecticut.
The poor or fair health rate for Southeastern Connecticut is 15.5%. This is lower than the national average of 17%. The region also has an uninsured rate of 6.1%, which is just above the Connecticut state average of 6.0% but remains lower than the national average of 10%. Regarding mental health resources, there are 523 providers per 100,000 residents, which is more than double the national median of 250 per 100,000. These findings are derived from the CDC County Health Rankings and the NPPES registry. The report presents these figures to contextualize the region's health status and provider density relative to the rest of the state and the nation. The numbers are taken directly from the cited public health datasets. 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.