Where Challenge-Brownsville residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Challenge-Brownsville, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Challenge-Brownsville. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Challenge-Brownsville
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Challenge-Brownsville
1 in 7 adults have COPD (13.8%), more than twice the California rate. 1 in 8 adults have heart disease (11.9%), about twice the California rate. Stroke is also above the state: 6.3%, vs 3.1% across California. In all, Challenge-Brownsville runs above California on ten of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Smoking is more common in Challenge-Brownsville
1 in 5 adults smoke cigarettes (20.5%), about twice the California rate. Habits ↓
More high blood pressure in Challenge-Brownsville, and more people treating it
44.9% of adults have high blood pressure (California 30.5%), but 78.9% of them take medicine for it, vs 71.3% statewide. Checkups ↓
Written from the CDC, Medicare and HRSA data on this page. CDC PLACES 2025 release: modeled estimates for adults, not counts; “higher” and “lower” mean the California figure falls outside Challenge-Brownsville’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Challenge-Brownsville adults…
Challenge-Brownsville runs above CA on 11 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Everyday habits, side by side with California
Share of adults, with the California figure marked.
6.2 miles of trails across 0 parks and preserves
Keeping up with care
Share of Challenge-Brownsville adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks California.
Care in and near Challenge-Brownsville
No hospital or community health center in Challenge-Brownsville itself. These are the nearest.
Hospitals: Medicare overall star ratings, 1–5. Community health centers charge on a sliding scale by income. Distances are straight-line from the center of Challenge-Brownsville; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas (a “population” designation covers specific residents, such as those with low incomes).
How Challenge-Brownsville adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Challenge-Brownsville runs above California.
1 in 3 Challenge-Brownsville adults feel lonely. A hello is a start.
Groups are the easiest way in: a walking group, a book club, your street.
If you or someone you know is struggling, call or text 988, the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. It’s free, confidential and open 24/7.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
27.7% of Challenge-Brownsville adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15.6% across California.
Challenge-Brownsville and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
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Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Challenge-Brownsville adults live with a disability (California 30.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Challenge-Brownsville
Why doesn’t Challenge-Brownsville have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Challenge-Brownsville.
What hospital is closest to Challenge-Brownsville?
Oroville Hospital in Oroville, 15.1 miles in a straight line from Challenge-Brownsville’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 1 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Challenge-Brownsville?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Sierra Family Medical Clinic, Oregon House in Oregon House, 7.5 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Challenge-Brownsville.
Health estimates: CDC PLACES: Local Data for Better Health, 2025 release. The California figure combines its counties, weighted by adult population. Hospitals and star ratings: Medicare Care Compare (CMS). Health centers and shortage areas: HRSA. Ages: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey. Town boundaries: U.S. Census Bureau. This page isn’t medical advice. In an emergency, call 911.