Where Brooklyn residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Brooklyn, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Brooklyn. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Brooklyn
More Brooklyn adults get no exercise
42.8% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 23% across Illinois (about twice the Illinois rate). Habits ↓
Stroke, diabetes and COPD run high in Brooklyn
1 in 14 adults have had a stroke (7.2%), about twice the Illinois rate. 1 in 4 adults have diabetes (23.5%), about twice the Illinois rate. COPD is also above the state: 12.2%, vs 6.3% across Illinois. In all, Brooklyn runs above Illinois on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Brooklyn
3 in 10 adults were threatened with a utility shut-off (30.7%), 4 times the Illinois rate. Food insecurity (49.6% vs 15.9%) and no reliable transportation (25.3% vs 8%) are higher too. 59.9% of adults receive SNAP, vs 13.8% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
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 Illinois figure falls outside Brooklyn’s likely range.
Everyday habits, side by side with Illinois
Share of adults, with the Illinois figure marked.
0.7 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
Out of every 100 Brooklyn adults…
Brooklyn runs below IL on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 9. Tap one to see it as people.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
59.9% of Brooklyn adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 13.8% across Illinois.
Care in and near Brooklyn
No hospital or community health center in Brooklyn 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 Brooklyn; ≈ 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 Brooklyn adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Illinois.
How Brooklyn adults are doing
On 3 of 4 measures, Brooklyn runs above Illinois.
2 in 5 Brooklyn 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.
Brooklyn and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Madison | D | 49.3% | 17.8% | 19% | CDC place |
| Fairmont City | D | 43.6% | 16.8% | 18% | CDC place |
| Venice | D− | 56.5% | 24.5% | 23.3% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Brooklyn adults live with a disability (Illinois 27.6%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Brooklyn
Why doesn’t Brooklyn have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Brooklyn.
What hospital is closest to Brooklyn?
Gateway Regional Medical Center in Granite City, 3.5 miles in a straight line from Brooklyn’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Brooklyn?
36 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Affinia Healthcare Program Management Office in Saint Louis, 1.4 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Brooklyn.
Health estimates: CDC PLACES: Local Data for Better Health, 2025 release. The Illinois 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.