On CDC estimates, North Brooksville is healthier than 13% of U.S. towns
North Brooksville trails Florida on 15 of 31 measures CDC estimates, and leads on none.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for North Brooksville. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in North Brooksville
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in North Brooksville
1 in 9 adults have COPD (11.6%), vs 7.2% across Florida. 1 in 10 adults have heart disease (9.9%), vs 7.5% across Florida. Stroke is also above the state: 5%, vs 3.8% across Florida. In all, North Brooksville runs above Florida on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Depression is more common in North Brooksville
1 in 5 adults have been diagnosed with depression (21.6%), vs 17.1% across Florida. Frequent mental distress is above the state too: 18.7%, vs 15.8% across Florida. Mind & connection ↓
Smoking is more common in North Brooksville
1 in 5 adults smoke cigarettes (18.5%), 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 North Brooksville’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to C+.
What’s behind North Brooksville’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, North Brooksville is healthier than 13% of U.S. towns, #566 of 636 in Florida. Obesity holds the grade up (fewer adults with obesity than 31% of U.S. towns); physical distress pulls it down (better than 5%).
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). North Brooksville’s median household income is $78,458; among the 10,820 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($59K–$98K), it’s healthier than 4%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Out of every 100 North Brooksville adults…
North Brooksville runs above FL on 10 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
How North Brooksville adults are doing
On 2 of 3 measures, North Brooksville runs above Florida.
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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 North Brooksville
No hospital or community health center in North Brooksville 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 North 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).
Keeping up with care
Share of North Brooksville 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.
17% of North Brooksville adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15% across Florida.
North Brooksville and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Brooksville | D | 38.6% | 16.5% | 18.5% | CDC place |
| Brooksville | C− | 37.9% | 16.4% | 16.3% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of North Brooksville adults live with a disability (Florida 31.3%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for North Brooksville
Share of adults, 39 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 31 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, North Brooksville is better than Florida on 0 and worse on 15; on the rest, the Florida figure falls inside North Brooksville’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | North Brooksville | FL | U.S. | vs FL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 24.6%21.6–27.8 | 20.3% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 18.4%16.3–20.6 | 14.3% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 18.7%16.7–21 | 15.8% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 38.6%32.4–45.1 | 31.9% | 32.9% | Worse |
| Diabetes | 16.5%14.4–18.8 | 13.5% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 41%37–45.1 | 36.6% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 43%38.9–47.2 | 39% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 33.6%30.3–37.2 | 26.6% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 10.7%9.4–12 | 9.4% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 11%10–12 | 9.1% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 9.9%8.9–11.1 | 7.5% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 11.6%10.2–13.1 | 7.2% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 5%4.6–5.5 | 3.8% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 17.1%14.1–20.3 | 12.7% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 18.5%16–21.3 | 12.4% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 30.3%26.1–35 | 26.3% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 12.7%10.4–15.3 | 14.6% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 37.5%32.1–43.1 | 37.3% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 14%11.9–16.3 | 15.9% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 78.7%75.4–81.8 | 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 | 85.8%83.9–87.5 | 87% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 81.1%78.3–83.6 | 78.4% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 66.2%61.4–70.7 | 65.7% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 72.3%65.1–78.9 | 76.1% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 21.6%18.5–25.1 | 17.1% | 20.6% | Worse |
| Lack social and emotional support | 24.6%21.6–27.7 | 24.7% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 17%15.3–18.7 | 16.8% | 15% | About the same |
| Worried about keeping housing | 12.7%11.3–14.1 | 13.9% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 8.4%7.4–9.4 | 8.6% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 9.4%8.6–10.3 | 9.1% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 17%15.3–18.7 | 15% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 39%34.8–43.7 | 31.3% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 20.7%18.3–23.5 | 15.1% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 16.8%14.9–18.9 | 13.7% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 9.9%8.8–11.1 | 7.6% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 7.2%6.5–8.1 | 6% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 10.9%9.7–12.3 | 8% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 5.6%5–6.3 | 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 North Brooksville
Is North Brooksville a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, North Brooksville is healthier than 13% of U.S. towns: D for health, #566 of 636 in Florida. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 4%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in North Brooksville?
CDC estimates 38.6% of adults have obesity, likely between 32.4% and 45.1%, against 31.9% across Florida and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to North Brooksville?
Tampa General Hospital Brooksville in Brooksville, 3.8 miles in a straight line from North Brooksville’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 1 of 5 stars.
How many people in North Brooksville have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 14% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 11.9–16.3%), 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 North Brooksville more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to C+.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in North 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.