Photo: Jackx3 (Uploads) · Public domainWithin Louisiana, Brusly is healthier than 96% of graded towns
Brusly differs from Louisiana on 19 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 18 better, 1 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Brusly. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Brusly
Brusly looks healthier next to Louisiana than next to the country
It’s healthier than 96% of the 161 Louisiana towns we grade, but 63% of towns nationwide. Much of Louisiana scores low on these measures. Health Grade ↓
Against towns with similar incomes, Brusly’s lead shrinks
Brusly is healthier than 63% of U.S. towns, but 39% of the 7,792 towns with similar household incomes ($79K–$132K). Part of its edge is what towns with its incomes tend to have. Health Grade ↓
Brusly keeps up with checkups
It beats Louisiana on three of five routine checkups and screenings, including dentist visits (67% vs 57.2%) and cholesterol checks (89.2% vs 86.4%). Checkups ↓
Brusly is an active town
Only 23.2% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 30.3% across Louisiana. Habits ↓
COPD and diabetes are less common in Brusly
Brusly runs below Louisiana on four chronic conditions, most of all COPD (6.2% vs 8.5%), diabetes (12% vs 15.2%) and stroke (3.4% vs 4.3%). Conditions ↓
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 Louisiana figure falls outside Brusly’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C to A.
What’s behind Brusly’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Brusly is healthier than 63% of U.S. towns, #8 of 161 in Louisiana. Physical distress holds the grade up (fewer adults with frequent physical distress than 75% of U.S. towns); obesity pulls it down (better than 44%).
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). Brusly’s median household income is $105,538; among the 7,792 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($79K–$132K), it’s healthier than 39%, less than its income alone would suggest.
Keeping up with care
Share of Brusly adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Louisiana.
Everyday habits, side by side with Louisiana
Share of adults, with the Louisiana figure marked.
2.5 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
Out of every 100 Brusly adults…
Brusly runs below LA on 5 of 12 conditions and above it on 1. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Brusly
No hospital or community health center in Brusly 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 Brusly; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
How Brusly adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Brusly does better than Louisiana.
1 in 3 Brusly 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.
9.5% of Brusly adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 19% across Louisiana.
Brusly and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brusly | B | 37% | 12% | 12.8% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Brusly adults live with a disability (Louisiana 38%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Brusly
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Brusly is better than Louisiana on 18 and worse on 1; on the rest, the Louisiana figure falls inside Brusly’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Brusly | LA | U.S. | vs LA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 17.5%15–20.3 | 24.4% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 12.5%10.9–14.3 | 15.2% | 13% | Better |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 16.9%14.8–19.2 | 19.3% | 15.9% | Better |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 37%29.3–45.4 | 40% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 12%10.4–13.8 | 15.2% | 12% | Better |
| High blood pressure | 39.6%35.4–43.9 | 42.6% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 38.1%33.7–42.8 | 38.3% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 28.8%25.5–32.2 | 29.7% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 9.7%8.5–11 | 10.3% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 8.5%7.7–9.4 | 7.5% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 6.1%5.4–6.9 | 7.5% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 6.2%5.3–7.2 | 8.5% | 6.3% | Better |
| Stroke | 3.4%3–3.7 | 4.3% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 8.9%7–10.9 | 18.1% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 12.8%10.5–15.2 | 17.3% | 11.8% | Better |
| No exercise outside work | 23.2%19.1–27.7 | 30.3% | 24.7% | Better |
| Binge drinking | 18.7%15.5–22.5 | 16.9% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 35.8%29–42.9 | 40.1% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 5.8%4.7–7.4 | 8.9% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 82.5%79.4–85.5 | 81.8% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 67%63.4–70.2 | 57.2% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 89.2%87.4–90.7 | 86.4% | 87.1% | Better |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 79.3%76.5–81.8 | 78.8% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 71.3%66.4–75.6 | 66.3% | 65.5% | Better |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 83.4%77–88.4 | 79.3% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 25.7%22–29.8 | 26.6% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 33.7%28.5–39.3 | 36.6% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 25.8%21.9–29.9 | 28.6% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 13.1%10.8–15.6 | 22.5% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 10.9%9.1–12.8 | 16.8% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 7.5%6.4–8.7 | 12.4% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 7%6–8.1 | 11.3% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 9.5%7.7–11.2 | 19% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 31.6%27.2–36.2 | 38% | 30.1% | Lower |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 13.5%11.5–15.6 | 17.6% | 13.6% | Lower |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 14.3%12.4–16.4 | 18.4% | 13.9% | Lower |
| Hearing difficulty | 6.9%6.1–7.8 | 8% | 6.7% | Lower |
| Vision difficulty | 4.3%3.8–4.8 | 6.7% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 7.3%6.3–8.3 | 10.3% | 7.9% | Lower |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.3%2.9–3.7 | 5.1% | 3.8% | Lower |
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 Louisiana figure falls inside that range.
Questions about health in Brusly
Is Brusly a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Brusly is healthier than 63% of U.S. towns: ≈ B for health, #8 of 161 in Louisiana. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 39%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Brusly?
CDC estimates 37% of adults have obesity, likely between 29.3% and 45.4%, against 40% across Louisiana and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Brusly?
The General in Baton Rouge, 7.0 miles in a straight line from Brusly’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; it has no Medicare star rating.
How many people in Brusly have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 5.8% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 4.7–7.4%), against 8.9% across Louisiana.
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 Brusly more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C to A.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Brusly.
Health estimates: CDC PLACES: Local Data for Better Health, 2025 release. The Louisiana 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.