Quinnipiac University, CT

Full City Profile · Connecticut · South Central Connecticut Planning Region County

3.0 /5.0

B Good

3,821 Population 9,797/sq mi density

52°F Avg Temperature 271 sunny days/yr

84 Violent Crime/100K 2,326 property/100K

Overall

3.0 / 5.0

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

Safety

1.0 / 5.0

84 violent crimes/100K

A+

Education

5.0 / 5.0

100.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Health Overview

Obesity Rate

27.9%

13% below US avg (32.1%)

Smoking Rate

7.3%

48% below US avg (14%)

Depression Rate

19.9%

1% below US avg (20%)

Chronic Conditions

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

Obesity

27.9% avg 32.1%

Diabetes

6.1% avg 10.5%

Heart Disease

2.6% avg 5.8%

High Blood Pressure

19.1% avg 29%

Asthma

10.3% avg 9.7%

Cancer

4.4%

COPD

2.9%

Stroke

1.7%

Behavioral Risk Factors

Lifestyle factors affecting health outcomes. Lower is generally better.

Smoking

7.3% avg 14%

Binge Drinking

13.3% avg 17%

Physical Inactivity

21.2% avg 25%

Short Sleep (<7 hrs)

34.1%

Mental & Physical Distress

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

Depression

19.9%

Frequent Mental Distress

15.7%

Frequent Physical Distress

9.6%

Preventive Care & Insurance

Regular Checkup

67.6%

Annual Dental Visit

61.5%

Health Insurance

97.7% avg 91.4%

Uninsured

9.3% avg 8.6%

Healthcare Access

Mental Health Providers

1:165

patients per provider

Exercise Access

95.1%

with access to exercise opportunities

Complete Health Data

Chronic Conditions

Obesity	27.9%
Diabetes	6.1%
Heart Disease	2.6%
High Blood Pressure	19.1%
Asthma	10.3%
Cancer	4.4%
COPD	2.9%
Stroke	1.7%

Behavioral

Smoking	7.3%
Binge Drinking	13.3%
Physical Inactivity	21.2%
Short Sleep (<7 hrs)	34.1%
Insufficient Sleep	38.4%

Mental & Distress

Depression	19.9%
Frequent Mental Distress	15.7%
Frequent Physical Distress	9.6%

Preventive Care

Regular Checkup	67.6%
Annual Dental Visit	61.5%
Health Insurance	97.7%
Uninsured	9.3%

Healthcare Access

Mental Health Ratio	1:165
Exercise Access	95.1%