Life Expectancy
Life expectancy at birth in Connecticut was 80.7 years, per CDC data.
Age-adjusted death rate, all causes
1999–2017CDC National Center for Health Statistics, leading causes of death (1999–2017), all causes, age-adjusted.
Total deaths, all causes
1999–2017CDC National Center for Health Statistics, leading causes of death (1999–2017).
| Indicator | Connecticut | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy | 80.7 | 78.4 |
- •Life expectancy in Connecticut varies notably across counties and demographic groups.
Healthcare Access
95.8% of Connecticut residents had health insurance coverage in 2023, served by 27 hospitals statewide.
Residents without health insurance
2009–2024Census American Community Survey 1-year estimates, civilian noninstitutionalized population, B27010 (2020 not released).
| Indicator | Connecticut | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Insured Rate | 95.8 | 92.5 |
- •Connecticut's hospital network includes both urban medical centers and rural critical access facilities.
Hospitals
Connecticut has about 35 hospitals led by Yale New Haven Health, one of the largest systems in New England.
Hospital jobs
1990–2025BLS Current Employment Statistics, NAICS 622, annual average (FRED SMU09000006562200001).
Health care jobs (ambulatory, hospitals and nursing)
1990–2025BLS Current Employment Statistics, NAICS 621–623, annual average (FRED SMU09000006562000001).
Insurance Coverage
95.8% of Connecticut residents had health insurance in 2023, compared with 92.5% nationally.
Adults with any health care coverage
2011–2020CDC BRFSS, adults 18+ (question discontinued after 2020).
| Indicator | Connecticut | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Insured Rate | 95.8 | 92.5 |
- •Medicaid expansion has played a role in boosting insurance coverage rates in Connecticut.
Obesity
27.4% of adults in Connecticut were classified as obese in 2023, per CDC BRFSS data.
Adults with obesity
2011–2025CDC BRFSS via Chronic Disease Indicators, adults 18+.
| Indicator | Connecticut | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Adult Obesity Rate | 27.4 | 32 |
- •Obesity rates in Connecticut are tracked annually through the CDC's Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System.
Public Health Indicators
Connecticut's public health profile includes a life expectancy of 80.7 years and an adult obesity rate of 27.4%.
Adults who currently smoke
2011–2025CDC Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System, adults 18+.
| Indicator | Connecticut | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy | 80.7 | 78.4 |
| Adult Obesity Rate | 27.4 | 32 |
- •Connecticut public health agencies track these indicators annually to guide policy.