Gales Ferry, CT

Full City Profile · Connecticut · Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region County

2.6 /5.0

C+ Fair

1,027 Population 1,059/sq mi density

$282,800 Home Value $404,290 Zillow

$2,178 Median Rent 29.5% income on rent

52°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr

333 Violent Crime/100K 2,205 property/100K

C+

Overall

2.6 / 5.0

Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

Safety

1.0 / 5.0

333 violent crimes/100K

Education

4.2 / 5.0

40.4% bachelor's degree or higher

Health Overview

Obesity Rate

31.4%

2% below US avg (32.1%)

Smoking Rate

9.6%

31% below US avg (14%)

Depression Rate

23.8%

19% above US avg (20%)

Chronic Conditions

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

Obesity

31.4% avg 32.1%

Diabetes

7.6% avg 10.5%

Heart Disease

4.9% avg 5.8%

High Blood Pressure

30.0% avg 29%

Asthma

11.5% avg 9.7%

Cancer

7.5%

COPD

4.9%

Stroke

2.6%

Behavioral Risk Factors

Lifestyle factors affecting health outcomes. Lower is generally better.

Smoking

9.6% avg 14%

Binge Drinking

18.1% avg 17%

Physical Inactivity

21.4% avg 25%

Short Sleep (<7 hrs)

36.2%

Mental & Physical Distress

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

Depression

23.8%

Frequent Mental Distress

16.5%

Frequent Physical Distress

11.5%

Preventive Care & Insurance

Regular Checkup

79.0%

Annual Dental Visit

75.3%

Health Insurance

88.6% avg 91.4%

Uninsured

7.1% avg 8.6%

Healthcare Access

Mental Health Providers

1:191

patients per provider

Exercise Access

88.3%

with access to exercise opportunities

Complete Health Data

Chronic Conditions

Obesity	31.4%
Diabetes	7.6%
Heart Disease	4.9%
High Blood Pressure	30.0%
Asthma	11.5%
Cancer	7.5%
COPD	4.9%
Stroke	2.6%

Behavioral

Smoking	9.6%
Binge Drinking	18.1%
Physical Inactivity	21.4%
Short Sleep (<7 hrs)	36.2%
Insufficient Sleep	38.5%

Mental & Distress

Depression	23.8%
Frequent Mental Distress	16.5%
Frequent Physical Distress	11.5%

Preventive Care

Regular Checkup	79.0%
Annual Dental Visit	75.3%
Health Insurance	88.6%
Uninsured	7.1%

Healthcare Access

Mental Health Ratio	1:191
Exercise Access	88.3%