Photo: Ebyabe · CC BY 2.5On CDC estimates, Brooksville is healthier than 18% of U.S. towns
Brooksville differs from Florida on 17 of 31 measures CDC estimates: 2 better, 15 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Brooksville. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Brooksville
COPD, stroke and heart disease run high in Brooksville
1 in 9 adults have COPD (11%), vs 7.2% across Florida. 1 in 20 adults have had a stroke (5.1%), vs 3.8% across Florida. Heart disease is also above the state: 9.9%, vs 7.5% across Florida. In all, Brooksville runs above Florida on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 29% of residents are 65 or older (Florida 21%), and COPD, stroke and heart disease are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
Depression is more common in Brooksville
1 in 5 adults have been diagnosed with depression (20.7%), vs 17.1% across Florida. Frequent mental distress is above the state too: 18.2%, vs 15.8% across Florida. Mind & connection ↓
Dental care lags in Brooksville
52.3% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 57.4% across Florida. Among those 65 and older, 17.2% have lost all their teeth (Florida 12.7%). Checkups ↓
Brooksville is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, Brooksville is healthier than 18%. Against the 7,395 towns with similar household incomes ($41K–$69K), it’s healthier than 34%. Health Grade ↓
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 Brooksville’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to B−.
What’s behind Brooksville’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Brooksville is healthier than 18% of U.S. towns, #542 of 636 in Florida. Obesity holds the grade up (fewer adults with obesity than 36% of U.S. towns); diabetes pulls it down (better than 8%).
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). Brooksville’s median household income is $54,926; among the 7,395 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($41K–$69K), it’s healthier than 34%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Where Brooksville compares well: binge drinking, 11.7% (U.S. 15.4%); taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure), 81.8% (U.S. 76.5%).
Out of every 100 Brooksville adults…
Brooksville runs above FL on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Brooksville is an older town: 29% of residents are 65 or older, vs 21% across Florida. Heart disease, COPD and arthritis rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Brooksville as about how healthy they are.
How Brooksville adults are doing
On 2 of 3 measures, Brooksville runs above Florida.
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Keeping up with care
Share of Brooksville adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Florida.
Care in and near Brooksville
1 community health center in Brooksville, plus the nearest just outside it.
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 Brooksville; ≈ 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).
Everyday habits, side by side with Florida
Share of adults, with the Florida figure marked.
3.9 miles of trails across 3 parks and preserves
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
18.6% of Brooksville adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15% across Florida.
Brooksville and the towns around it
Brooksville’s Health Grade ranks 2nd of 3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brooksville | C− | 37.9% | 16.4% | 16.3% | CDC place |
| South Brooksville | C | 36.6% | 16.9% | 14.9% | CDC place |
| North Brooksville | D | 38.6% | 16.5% | 18.5% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Brooksville adults live with a disability (Florida 31.3%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Brooksville
Share of adults, 39 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 31 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Brooksville is better than Florida on 2 and worse on 15; on the rest, the Florida figure falls inside Brooksville’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Brooksville | FL | U.S. | vs FL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 24%21.2–27 | 20.3% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 17.7%15.8–19.7 | 14.3% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 18.2%16.2–20.3 | 15.8% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 37.9%31.7–44.3 | 31.9% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 16.4%14.4–18.5 | 13.5% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 41.4%37.5–45.3 | 36.6% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 42.6%38.7–46.7 | 39% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 33.8%30.5–37 | 26.6% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 10.6%9.4–11.9 | 9.4% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 11.5%10.5–12.6 | 9.1% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 9.9%8.9–10.9 | 7.5% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 11%9.7–12.3 | 7.2% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 5.1%4.6–5.6 | 3.8% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 17.2%14.2–20.5 | 12.7% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 16.3%14–18.7 | 12.4% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 30.5%26.3–34.9 | 26.3% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 11.7%9.6–14.2 | 14.6% | 15.4% | Better |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 37.1%31.8–42.6 | 37.3% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 15%12.9–17.2 | 15.9% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 79.9%76.7–82.9 | 78.4% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 52.3%48.6–55.9 | 57.4% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 86.1%84.3–87.8 | 87% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 81.8%79.3–84.1 | 78.4% | 76.5% | Better |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 68.1%63.6–72.3 | 65.7% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 73.6%66.4–79.9 | 76.1% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 20.7%17.7–24 | 17.1% | 20.6% | Worse |
| Lack social and emotional support | 24.3%21.3–27.4 | 24.7% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 18.2%16.3–19.9 | 16.8% | 15% | About the same |
| Worried about keeping housing | 13.6%12.1–15.1 | 13.9% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 9.1%8–10.2 | 8.6% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 10.2%9.2–11.1 | 9.1% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 18.6%16.7–20.4 | 15% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 39.4%35.2–43.7 | 31.3% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 20.7%18.3–23.3 | 15.1% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 16.3%14.4–18.1 | 13.7% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 10%9–11.2 | 7.6% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 7.3%6.6–8 | 6% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 10.8%9.6–12.1 | 8% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 5.3%4.8–5.9 | 4.1% | 3.8% | Higher |
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 Florida figure falls inside that range.
Questions about health in Brooksville
Is Brooksville a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Brooksville is healthier than 18% of U.S. towns: ≈ C− for health, #542 of 636 in Florida. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 34%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Brooksville?
CDC estimates 37.9% of adults have obesity, likely between 31.7% and 44.3%, against 31.9% across Florida and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Brooksville?
Tampa General Hospital Brooksville in Brooksville, 5.9 miles in a straight line from Brooksville’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 1 of 5 stars.
How many people in Brooksville have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 15% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 12.9–17.2%), against 15.9% across Florida.
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 Brooksville more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to B−.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Brooksville.
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. 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.