Brookfield Center Historic District · Photo: The original uploader was Polaron at English Wikipedia. · CC BY 2.5On CDC estimates, Brookfield is healthier than 96% of U.S. towns
Brookfield differs from Connecticut on 21 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 20 better, 1 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 06804. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Brookfield
Fewer Brookfield adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below Connecticut. 1 in 12 adults worry about having enough food, vs 1 in 7 adults statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Brookfield is an active town
Only 20% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 25.1% across Connecticut. The town has 20 miles of trails across 20 parks and preserves. Habits ↓
Brookfield adults report less mental distress
Frequent mental distress (13.4% vs 15.8%) and depression (18.2% vs 20.6%) both run below Connecticut. Mind & connection ↓
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 Connecticut figure falls outside Brookfield’s likely range; Brookfield’s figures come from ZIP code 06804, which may reach past town lines.
What’s behind Brookfield’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Brookfield is healthier than 96% of U.S. towns, #20 of 154 in Connecticut. All seven estimates beat the typical U.S. town. The strongest is obesity (fewer adults with obesity than 97% of towns); the weakest is no exercise, still better than 83%.
Health estimates follow income closely across the country: towns with higher household incomes usually score higher (a correlation of 0.77 across 21,157 graded towns). Brookfield’s median household income is $148,360; among the 2,852 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($111K–$185K), it’s healthier than 87%, about where its income would put it.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
5.4% of Brookfield adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.7% across Connecticut.
Everyday habits, side by side with Connecticut
Share of adults, with the Connecticut figure marked.
20 miles of trails across 20 parks and preserves
How Brookfield adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Brookfield does better than Connecticut.
1 in 3 Brookfield 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.
Out of every 100 Brookfield adults…
Brookfield runs below CT on 8 of 12 conditions and above it on 1. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Brookfield
No hospital or community health center in Brookfield 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 Brookfield; ≈ 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).
Keeping up with care
Share of Brookfield adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Connecticut.
Brookfield and the towns around it
Brookfield’s Health Grade ranks 3rd of 7 graded towns around it.
Nearby towns are shaded from CDC’s estimates for their ZIP codes, or CDC’s own figure for cities and villages.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brookfield | A+ | 23.4% | 8.1% | 8.1% | ZIP 06804 |
| New Fairfield | A | 24.3% | 8.3% | 9.1% | ZIP 06812 |
| Candlewood Orchards | — | — | — | — | |
| Candlewood Shores | — | — | — | — | |
| Bridgewater | A+ | 24.6% | 9% | 7.2% | ZIP 06752 |
| New Milford | A | 27.7% | 9.1% | 10.4% | ZIP codes |
| Newtown | A+ | 23.6% | 7.9% | 8.2% | ZIP codes |
| Danbury | B+ | 27.3% | 9.6% | 11.3% | CDC place |
Candlewood Orchards and Candlewood Shores: fewer than 1,000 residents. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Brookfield adults live with a disability (Connecticut 25.3%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Brookfield
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Brookfield is better than Connecticut on 20 and worse on 1; on the rest, the Connecticut figure falls inside Brookfield’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Brookfield | CT | U.S. | vs CT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 11.9%10.4–13.5 | 16.2% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 10.6%9.4–11.9 | 12.4% | 13% | Better |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 13.4%11.9–14.9 | 15.8% | 15.9% | Better |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 23.4%19.8–27.1 | 30.5% | 32.9% | Better |
| Diabetes | 8.1%7.1–9.1 | 10.2% | 12% | Better |
| High blood pressure | 28.9%26.3–31.5 | 32% | 34.4% | Better |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 39.6%36.6–42.5 | 38.4% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 23.2%21–25.4 | 24.7% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 9.9%8.8–10.9 | 11% | 9.9% | Better |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 9.7%8.9–10.5 | 8.5% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 5.2%4.7–5.8 | 5.8% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 4.8%4.1–5.5 | 5.6% | 6.3% | Better |
| Stroke | 2.8%2.5–3.1 | 3.2% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 5.9%4.8–7.3 | 9.8% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 8.1%6.8–9.6 | 10.6% | 11.8% | Better |
| No exercise outside work | 20%17.4–22.7 | 25.1% | 24.7% | Better |
| Binge drinking | 16.5%14.3–18.6 | 15.4% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 31.7%28.4–35.8 | 35.8% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 6.5%5.6–7.7 | 10% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 79.4%76.7–81.6 | 80.4% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 78.7%76.6–80.9 | 70.7% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 91.7%90.5–92.7 | 89.5% | 87.1% | Better |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 79%76.2–81.3 | 76.5% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 74.6%71.6–77.8 | 72.3% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 78.1%73.3–82.9 | 79.5% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 18.2%15.9–20.3 | 20.6% | 20.6% | Better |
| Feel lonely | 31.5%28.4–34.9 | 33.2% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 22.6%20.1–25.4 | 25.1% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 8.4%7.1–9.8 | 14.9% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 7.5%6.4–8.7 | 12.5% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 4.8%4.2–5.6 | 8.4% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 5%4.4–5.8 | 8.3% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 5.4%4.4–6.5 | 11.7% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 20.1%17.7–22.5 | 25.3% | 30.1% | Lower |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 8.7%7.6–9.9 | 11.3% | 13.6% | Lower |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 9.2%8.1–10.4 | 12.3% | 13.9% | Lower |
| Hearing difficulty | 5.5%4.9–6.2 | 5.9% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 3.3%2.9–3.6 | 4.8% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 5.3%4.7–6 | 7% | 7.9% | Lower |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 2.5%2.3–2.8 | 3.5% | 3.8% | Lower |
Each figure is the share of adults 18+ unless the label says otherwise; small numbers after it are CDC’s likely range (95% interval). “About the same” means the Connecticut figure falls inside that range.
Questions about health in Brookfield
Is Brookfield a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Brookfield is healthier than 96% of U.S. towns: A+ for health, #20 of 154 in Connecticut. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 87%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Brookfield?
CDC estimates 23.4% of adults have obesity, likely between 19.8% and 27.1%, against 30.5% across Connecticut and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Brookfield?
Danbury Hospital in Danbury, 5.2 miles in a straight line from Brookfield’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
How many people in Brookfield have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 6.5% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 5.6–7.7%), against 10% across Connecticut.
How accurate are these numbers?
They’re modeled estimates: CDC applies national survey answers to each area’s age, sex, race and education mix, so they describe who lives in Brookfield more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from A to A+.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Brookfield.
Health estimates: CDC PLACES: Local Data for Better Health, 2025 release. The Connecticut figure combines its counties, weighted by adult population. Hospitals and star ratings: Medicare Care Compare (CMS). Health centers and shortage areas: HRSA. The Health Grade is our own summary of CDC’s estimates, not an official rating. 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.