Where Brownsdale residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Brownsdale, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Brownsdale. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Brownsdale
COPD, heart disease and cancer run high in Brownsdale
1 in 10 adults have COPD (10.1%), vs 7.2% across Florida. 1 in 10 adults have heart disease (9.6%), vs 7.5% across Florida. Cancer is also above the state: 11.1%, vs 9.1% across Florida. In all, Brownsdale runs above Florida on five of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Depression is more common in Brownsdale
1 in 5 adults have been diagnosed with depression (20.3%), vs 17.1% across Florida. Frequent mental distress is above the state too: 18.3%, vs 15.8% across Florida. Mind & connection ↓
Smoking is more common in Brownsdale
1 in 6 adults smoke cigarettes (16.9%), vs 12.4% across Florida. Habits ↓
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 Brownsdale’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Brownsdale adults…
Brownsdale runs above FL on 6 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
How Brownsdale adults are doing
On 2 of 3 measures, Brownsdale runs above Florida.
A hello is a start.
Groups are the easiest way in: a walking group, a book club, your street.
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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.
Care in and near Brownsdale
No hospital or community health center in Brownsdale 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 Brownsdale; ≈ 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 Brownsdale adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Florida.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
11.8% of Brownsdale adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15% across Florida.
Brownsdale and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York | — | — | — | — | |
| Pine Level | — | — | — | — |
New York and Pine Level: 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 Brownsdale adults live with a disability (Florida 31.3%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Brownsdale
Why doesn’t Brownsdale have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Brownsdale.
What hospital is closest to Brownsdale?
Jay Hospital in Jay, 5.4 miles in a straight line from Brownsdale’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 Brownsdale?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Century Adult and Family Care in Century, 6.4 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Brownsdale.
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.