Photo: Hyku on Flickr · CC BY 2.0On CDC estimates, Brunswick is healthier than 3% of U.S. towns
Brunswick differs from Georgia on 26 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 3 better, 23 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Brunswick. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Brunswick
Stroke, COPD and diabetes run high in Brunswick
1 in 16 adults have had a stroke (6.4%), vs 3.6% across Georgia. 1 in 9 adults have COPD (11.2%), vs 6.5% across Georgia. Diabetes is also above the state: 21.1%, vs 13.3% across Georgia. In all, Brunswick runs above Georgia on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Dental care lags in Brunswick
46.9% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 59.2% across Georgia. Among those 65 and older, 28.9% have lost all their teeth (Georgia 14.5%). Checkups ↓
Brunswick is in the bottom 3% of U.S. towns for health
On the seven CDC estimates behind the Health Grade, Brunswick is healthier than only 3% of U.S. towns. It earns a D on all of them. Health Grade ↓
More high blood pressure in Brunswick, and more people treating it
51.3% of adults have high blood pressure (Georgia 37.4%), but 81.5% of them take medicine for it, vs 77.4% statewide. Checkups ↓
Brunswick is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, Brunswick is healthier than 3%. Against the 2,474 towns with similar household incomes ($30K–$50K), it’s healthier than 19%. 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 Georgia figure falls outside Brunswick’s likely range.
What’s behind Brunswick’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Brunswick is healthier than 3% of U.S. towns, #233 of 261 in Georgia. All seven of Brunswick’s estimates fall in the lowest 15% of U.S. towns. The furthest from typical is diabetes: 21.1% of adults, against 13.3% across Georgia and 12% nationally.
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). Brunswick’s median household income is $40,288; among the 2,474 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($30K–$50K), it’s healthier than 19%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Where Brunswick compares well: binge drinking, 11.2% (U.S. 15.4%); checkup in the past year, 81.7% (U.S. 77.4%); taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure), 81.5% (U.S. 76.5%).
Out of every 100 Brunswick adults…
Brunswick runs above GA on 11 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Brunswick adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Georgia.
Care in and near Brunswick
1 hospital and 1 community health center in Brunswick, 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 Brunswick; ≈ 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 Georgia
Share of adults, with the Georgia figure marked.
4.5 miles of trails across 17 parks and preserves
How Brunswick adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Brunswick runs above Georgia.
2 in 5 Brunswick adults feel lonely. 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.
31.8% of Brunswick adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.2% across Georgia.
Brunswick and the towns around it
Brunswick’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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brunswick | D− | 42.3% | 21.1% | 19.9% | CDC place |
| Dock Junction | D− | 41.5% | 18.5% | 22.5% | CDC place |
| Country Club Estates | D | 39.7% | 17% | 17.4% | CDC place |
| Jekyll Island | — | — | — | — |
Jekyll Island: 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 Brunswick adults live with a disability (Georgia 29.6%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Brunswick
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Brunswick is better than Georgia on 3 and worse on 23; on the rest, the Georgia figure falls inside Brunswick’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Brunswick | GA | U.S. | vs GA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 32.2%28.9–35.7 | 20.3% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 18.7%16.8–20.9 | 13.5% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 19.4%17.3–21.6 | 16.9% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 42.3%35.4–49.7 | 35.2% | 32.9% | Worse |
| Diabetes | 21.1%18.8–23.5 | 13.3% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 51.3%47.3–55.3 | 37.4% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 41.3%37.2–45.5 | 36.8% | 37.1% | Worse |
| Arthritis | 32.4%29.3–35.8 | 24.6% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 11.6%10.3–13 | 10.1% | 9.9% | Worse |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 8%7.2–8.8 | 7% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 9.6%8.7–10.6 | 6.1% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 11.2%10–12.4 | 6.5% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 6.4%5.9–7 | 3.6% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 28.9%24.5–33.3 | 14.5% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 19.9%17.5–22.5 | 13.6% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 39.1%34.3–44.1 | 26.5% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 11.2%9–13.6 | 14.5% | 15.4% | Better |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 45.1%38.8–51.1 | 38.4% | 36% | Worse |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 19%16.6–21.6 | 13.1% | 11% | Worse |
| Checkup in the past year | 81.7%78.6–84.6 | 78.4% | 77.4% | Better |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 46.9%43.2–50.4 | 59.2% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 85.5%83.7–87.2 | 86.8% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 81.5%79.2–83.6 | 77.4% | 76.5% | Better |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 64.2%58.9–68.8 | 64.4% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 75.1%67.2–81.5 | 75.8% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 19%16.1–22.2 | 19% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 38.3%33.1–43.5 | 37.3% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 27.7%23.9–31.8 | 24.6% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 32.6%29–36.2 | 17.7% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 24.3%21.5–27.1 | 15% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 17.6%15.6–19.7 | 9.6% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 16.5%14.6–18.4 | 9.5% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 31.8%28.5–35.2 | 14.2% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 42%37.7–46.4 | 29.6% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 24.1%21.6–26.7 | 14% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 19.4%17.3–21.5 | 14.4% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 9%8–10 | 6.2% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 10.8%9.9–11.8 | 5.6% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 14.8%13.3–16.3 | 8.7% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 8.1%7.4–8.9 | 4.2% | 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 Georgia figure falls inside that range.
Questions about health in Brunswick
Is Brunswick a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Brunswick is healthier than 3% of U.S. towns: D− for health, #233 of 261 in Georgia. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 19%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Brunswick?
CDC estimates 42.3% of adults have obesity, likely between 35.4% and 49.7%, against 35.2% across Georgia and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Brunswick?
Southeast Georgia Health System -- Camden Campus in Saint Marys, 26.1 miles in a straight line from Brunswick’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
How many people in Brunswick have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 19% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 16.6–21.6%), against 13.1% across Georgia.
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 Brunswick 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 Brunswick.
Health estimates: CDC PLACES: Local Data for Better Health, 2025 release. The Georgia 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.