Where Brownsville residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Brownsville, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Brownsville. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Brownsville
Heart disease and depression run high in Brownsville
1 in 14 adults have heart disease (7.4%), vs 5.8% across Maryland. 1 in 4 adults have been diagnosed with depression (23.8%), vs 19.4% across Maryland. In all, Brownsville runs above Maryland on three of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Fewer Brownsville adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing and utility bills all run below Maryland. 1 in 9 adults worry about having enough food, vs 1 in 6 adults 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 Maryland figure falls outside Brownsville’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Brownsville adults…
Brownsville runs below MD on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 4. 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.
8.1% of Brownsville adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.8% across Maryland.
Care in and near Brownsville
No hospital or community health center in Brownsville 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 Brownsville; ≈ 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 Maryland
Share of adults, with the Maryland figure marked.
0.1 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
Keeping up with care
Share of Brownsville adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Maryland.
How Brownsville adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Brownsville runs above Maryland.
1 in 3 Brownsville 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.
Brownsville and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
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Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Brownsville adults live with a disability (Maryland 26.4%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Brownsville
Why doesn’t Brownsville have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Brownsville.
What hospital is closest to Brownsville?
Jefferson Medical Center in Ranson, 12.0 miles in a straight line from Brownsville’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 1 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Brownsville.
Health estimates: CDC PLACES: Local Data for Better Health, 2025 release. The Maryland 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.