On CDC estimates, South Brooksville is healthier than 29% of U.S. towns
South Brooksville differs from Florida on 16 of 31 measures CDC estimates: 5 better, 11 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for South Brooksville. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in South Brooksville
COPD, cancer and heart disease run high in South Brooksville
1 in 9 adults have COPD (10.8%), vs 7.2% across Florida. 1 in 8 adults have had cancer (12.8%), vs 9.1% across Florida. Heart disease is also above the state: 10.5%, vs 7.5% across Florida. In all, South Brooksville runs above Florida on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 28% of residents are 65 or older (Florida 21%), and COPD, cancer and heart disease are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in South Brooksville, and more people treating it
43.2% of adults have high blood pressure (Florida 36.6%), but 83.5% of them take medicine for it, vs 78.4% statewide. Checkups ↓
Smoking is more common in South Brooksville
1 in 7 adults smoke cigarettes (14.9%), 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 South Brooksville’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to B.
What’s behind South Brooksville’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, South Brooksville is healthier than 29% of U.S. towns, #475 of 636 in Florida. Mental distress holds the grade up (fewer adults with frequent mental distress than 63% of U.S. towns); diabetes pulls it down (better than 7%).
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). South Brooksville’s median household income is $61,196; among the 9,219 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($46K–$76K), it’s healthier than 43%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Where South Brooksville compares well: binge drinking, 11.3% (U.S. 15.4%); cholesterol check in 5 years, 88.8% (U.S. 87.1%); taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure), 83.5% (U.S. 76.5%).
Out of every 100 South Brooksville adults…
South Brooksville runs above FL on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
South Brooksville is an older town: 28% 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 South Brooksville as about how healthy they are.
Keeping up with care
Share of South Brooksville adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Florida.
Everyday habits, side by side with Florida
Share of adults, with the Florida figure marked.
Care in and near South Brooksville
No hospital or community health center in South 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 South 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).
How South Brooksville adults are doing
About the same as Florida on each measure.
A hello is a start.
Groups are the easiest way in: a walking group, a book club, your street.
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Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
16.3% of South Brooksville adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15% across Florida.
South Brooksville and the towns around it
South 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Brooksville | C | 36.6% | 16.9% | 14.9% | CDC place |
| Brooksville | C− | 37.9% | 16.4% | 16.3% | CDC place |
| Spring Hill | C | 36.3% | 14.8% | 14.6% | CDC place |
| Wiscon | — | — | — | — |
Wiscon: 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 South Brooksville adults live with a disability (Florida 31.3%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for South Brooksville
Share of adults, 39 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 31 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, South Brooksville is better than Florida on 5 and worse on 11; on the rest, the Florida figure falls inside South Brooksville’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | South Brooksville | FL | U.S. | vs FL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 22.8%20–25.7 | 20.3% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 17.3%15.4–19.4 | 14.3% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 16.3%14.5–18.2 | 15.8% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 36.6%30.7–43 | 31.9% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 16.9%14.8–19.1 | 13.5% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 43.2%39.2–47.3 | 36.6% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 44.5%40.3–48.8 | 39% | 37.1% | Worse |
| Arthritis | 35.7%32.2–39.2 | 26.6% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 10.1%8.9–11.4 | 9.4% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 12.8%11.7–14.1 | 9.1% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 10.5%9.4–11.6 | 7.5% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 10.8%9.5–12.1 | 7.2% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 5.3%4.8–5.8 | 3.8% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 17%14.2–20.2 | 12.7% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 14.9%12.8–17 | 12.4% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 29.2%25–33.6 | 26.3% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 11.3%9.2–13.6 | 14.6% | 15.4% | Better |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 36%30.8–41.4 | 37.3% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 12.9%11.2–14.8 | 15.9% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 81.4%78.3–84.2 | 78.4% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 55.5%51.9–59 | 57.4% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 88.8%87.4–90.2 | 87% | 87.1% | Better |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 83.5%81.1–85.9 | 78.4% | 76.5% | Better |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 69.3%64.7–73.5 | 65.7% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 74.3%67.1–80.4 | 76.1% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 19.3%16.4–22.3 | 17.1% | 20.6% | About the same |
| 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 | 16.6%15–18.3 | 16.8% | 15% | About the same |
| Worried about keeping housing | 12.2%10.9–13.6 | 13.9% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 8.1%7.2–9.1 | 8.6% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 9.1%8.2–9.9 | 9.1% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 16.3%14.7–18 | 15% | 11.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 38.3%34.1–42.4 | 31.3% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 20.9%18.3–23.4 | 15.1% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 14.4%12.8–16 | 13.7% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 10.6%9.5–11.8 | 7.6% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 6.7%6.1–7.4 | 6% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 9.8%8.7–11 | 8% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 5.1%4.6–5.6 | 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 South Brooksville
Is South Brooksville a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, South Brooksville is healthier than 29% of U.S. towns: ≈ C for health, #475 of 636 in Florida. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 43%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in South Brooksville?
CDC estimates 36.6% of adults have obesity, likely between 30.7% and 43%, against 31.9% across Florida and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to South Brooksville?
HCA Florida Oak Hill Hospital in Brooksville, 6.0 miles in a straight line from South Brooksville’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 1 of 5 stars.
How many people in South Brooksville have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 12.9% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 11.2–14.8%), 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 South 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 South 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.