Fairfield University, CT

Full City Profile · Connecticut · Greater Bridgeport Planning Region County

1.2 /5.0

F Poor

2,516 Population 7,400/sq mi density

53°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr

905 Violent Crime/100K 2,899 property/100K

Overall

1.2 / 5.0

Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

Safety

1.0 / 5.0

905 violent crimes/100K (138% above avg)

Education

1.4 / 5.0

5.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Health Overview

Obesity Rate

22.7%

29% below US avg (32.1%)

Smoking Rate

8.2%

41% below US avg (14%)

Depression Rate

19.3%

4% below US avg (20%)

Chronic Conditions

Percentage of adults diagnosed. Thin line = U.S. average (lower is better).

Obesity

22.7% avg 32.1%

Diabetes

5.8% avg 10.5%

Heart Disease

3.8% avg 5.8%

High Blood Pressure

22.0% avg 29%

Asthma

9.8% avg 9.7%

Cancer

6.4%

COPD

3.4%

Stroke

2.0%

Behavioral Risk Factors

Lifestyle factors affecting health outcomes. Lower is generally better.

Smoking

8.2% avg 14%

Binge Drinking

19.5% avg 17%

Physical Inactivity

17.4% avg 25%

Short Sleep (<7 hrs)

32.3%

Mental & Physical Distress

Percentage of adults reporting frequent distress (14+ days in past month).

Depression

19.3%

Frequent Mental Distress

15.1%

Frequent Physical Distress

9.2%

Preventive Care & Insurance

Regular Checkup

72.4%

Annual Dental Visit

75.8%

Health Insurance

97.3% avg 91.4%

Uninsured

7.4% avg 8.6%

Healthcare Access

Mental Health Providers

1:280

patients per provider

Exercise Access

98.6%

with access to exercise opportunities

Complete Health Data

Chronic Conditions

Obesity	22.7%
Diabetes	5.8%
Heart Disease	3.8%
High Blood Pressure	22.0%
Asthma	9.8%
Cancer	6.4%
COPD	3.4%
Stroke	2.0%

Behavioral

Smoking	8.2%
Binge Drinking	19.5%
Physical Inactivity	17.4%
Short Sleep (<7 hrs)	32.3%
Insufficient Sleep	37.6%

Mental & Distress

Depression	19.3%
Frequent Mental Distress	15.1%
Frequent Physical Distress	9.2%

Preventive Care

Regular Checkup	72.4%
Annual Dental Visit	75.8%
Health Insurance	97.3%
Uninsured	7.4%

Healthcare Access

Mental Health Ratio	1:280
Exercise Access	98.6%