Best Health Counties in Connecticut
Life expectancy, uninsured rates, and health access Compare rankings across all 9 counties.
Top 10
#1
Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region
CT
98/100
#2
Northeastern Connecticut Planning Region
CT
90/100
#3
Northwest Hills Planning Region
CT
90/100
#4
Western Connecticut Planning Region
CT
86/100
#5
Capitol Planning Region
CT
84/100
#6
South Central Connecticut Planning Region
CT
83/100
#7
Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region
CT
82/100
#8
Naugatuck Valley Planning Region
CT
79/100
#9
Greater Bridgeport Planning Region
CT
64/100
All Connecticut Counties Ranked
| # | County | Health Score | Overall Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region, CT | 97.6 | 42.2 |
| 2 | Northeastern Connecticut Planning Region, CT | 89.8 | 53.5 |
| 3 | Northwest Hills Planning Region, CT | 89.8 | 48.8 |
| 4 | Western Connecticut Planning Region, CT | 86.1 | 38.3 |
| 5 | Capitol Planning Region, CT | 83.8 | 31 |
| 6 | South Central Connecticut Planning Region, CT | 83.3 | 28.2 |
| 7 | Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region, CT | 81.5 | 41.6 |
| 8 | Naugatuck Valley Planning Region, CT | 79 | 32.9 |
| 9 | Greater Bridgeport Planning Region, CT | 64.3 | 28.4 |
Data Source
Health data from HealthByCounty. See full details at HealthByCounty. Data updated February 2026.