Photo: LittleT889 · CC BY-SA 4.0Where Brooker residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Brooker, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Brooker. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Brooker
COPD, stroke and depression run high in Brooker
1 in 8 adults have COPD (12.7%), vs 7.2% across Florida. 1 in 20 adults have had a stroke (5.1%), vs 3.8% across Florida. Depression is also above the state: 22.7%, vs 17.1% across Florida. In all, Brooker runs above Florida on six of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Smoking is more common in Brooker
1 in 5 adults smoke cigarettes (21.9%), vs 12.4% across Florida. Habits ↓
In Brooker, insurance isn’t the gap
Only 15% of working-age adults are uninsured (Florida 15.9%), yet 27.4% say their health is fair or poor, vs 20.3% across the state. 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 Florida figure falls outside Brooker’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Brooker adults…
Brooker runs above FL on 7 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Everyday habits, side by side with Florida
Share of adults, with the Florida figure marked.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
Keeping up with care
Share of Brooker adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Florida.
Care in and near Brooker
No hospital or community health center in Brooker 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 Brooker; ≈ 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 Brooker adults are doing
On 2 of 3 measures, Brooker runs above Florida.
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.
23.5% of Brooker adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15% across Florida.
Brooker 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 Brooker adults live with a disability (Florida 31.3%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Brooker
Why doesn’t Brooker have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Brooker.
What hospital is closest to Brooker?
Lake Butler Hospital in Lake Butler, 9.4 miles in a straight line from Brooker’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. It has no Medicare star rating.
Where can I get low-cost care near Brooker?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Florida Department of Health in Union County - New River Community Health Care Center in Lake Butler, 9.4 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Brooker.
Health estimates: CDC PLACES: Local Data for Better Health, 2025 release. The Florida 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.