Health · Connecticut
Healthiest Counties in Connecticut 2026
Ranked by life expectancy, uninsured rates, and health care access.
Top 10 — Health in Connecticut
Score reflects health only — not overall county quality.
1Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region, CT2Northeastern Connecticut Planning Region, CT3Northwest Hills Planning Region, CT4Western Connecticut Planning Region, CT5Capitol Planning Region, CT6South Central Connecticut Planning Region, CT7Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region, CT8Naugatuck Valley Planning Region, CT9Greater Bridgeport Planning Region, CT
97.6
89.8
89.8
86.1
83.8
83.3
81.5
79
64.3
All Connecticut Counties — Health Rankings
9 counties ranked by health score. Overall Score shown for context.
| # | 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 | 30.9 |
| 6 | South Central Connecticut Planning Region, CT | 83.3 | 28.2 |
| 7 | Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region, CT | 81.5 | 41.5 |
| 8 | Naugatuck Valley Planning Region, CT | 79 | 32.8 |
| 9 | Greater Bridgeport Planning Region, CT | 64.3 | 28.4 |