Photo: Jb91archivist · CC BY-SA 4.0On CDC estimates, Brunswick is healthier than 78% of U.S. towns
Brunswick differs from Maryland on 14 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 10 better, 4 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Brunswick. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Brunswick
Against towns with similar incomes, Brunswick’s lead shrinks
Brunswick is healthier than 78% of U.S. towns, but 53% of the 6,015 towns with similar household incomes ($89K–$148K). Part of its edge is what towns with its incomes tend to have. Health Grade ↓
Binge drinking is the habit Brunswick doesn’t win on
16.4% of adults binge drink, vs 14.1% across Maryland, even though more of them exercise. Habits ↓
Depression runs high in Brunswick
1 in 4 adults have been diagnosed with depression (22.5%), vs 19.4% across Maryland. Conditions ↓
Fewer Brunswick adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around 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 Brunswick’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B to A.
What’s behind Brunswick’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Brunswick is healthier than 78% of U.S. towns, #108 of 261 in Maryland. All seven estimates beat the typical U.S. town. The strongest is physical distress (fewer adults with frequent physical distress than 89% of towns); the weakest is obesity, still better than 51%.
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 $118,025; among the 6,015 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($89K–$148K), it’s healthier than 53%, about where its income would put it.
Most Maryland towns score higher on these estimates than towns elsewhere, so within the state Brunswick is healthier than 58% of graded towns, against 78% nationally.
Everyday habits, side by side with Maryland
Share of adults, with the Maryland figure marked.
6.8 miles of trails across 7 parks and preserves
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
8.6% of Brunswick adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.8% across Maryland.
Out of every 100 Brunswick adults…
Brunswick runs below MD on 4 of 12 conditions and above it on 1. Tap one to see it as people.
Only 13% of Brunswick residents are 65 or older, vs 17% across Maryland. Heart disease, stroke and diabetes run low partly because the town is young.
Care in and near Brunswick
No hospital or community health center in Brunswick 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 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).
Keeping up with care
Share of Brunswick adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Maryland.
How Brunswick adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Brunswick runs above Maryland.
1 in 3 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.
Brunswick and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Brunswick adults live with a disability (Maryland 26.4%). Thinking or memory 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 Maryland on 10 and worse on 4; on the rest, the Maryland 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 | MD | U.S. | vs MD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 15.4%13.5–17.5 | 17.9% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 11.1%9.8–12.5 | 12% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 16.8%15–18.5 | 15% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 36%32.1–39.8 | 35.1% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 10.1%8.9–11.3 | 12.5% | 12% | Better |
| High blood pressure | 32.9%30.4–35.4 | 36.8% | 34.4% | Better |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 37.9%35.3–40.5 | 38.1% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 25.1%23.1–27.1 | 25.8% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 10.1%9.1–11.2 | 10.6% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 7.8%7.1–8.5 | 7.6% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 5.1%4.5–5.7 | 5.8% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 5.6%4.9–6.5 | 5.9% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 2.8%2.5–3.1 | 3.4% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 8.9%7.4–10.7 | 9.9% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 11%9.2–13 | 10.9% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 20.6%17.8–23.4 | 23.6% | 24.7% | Better |
| Binge drinking | 16.4%14.2–18.7 | 14.1% | 15.4% | Worse |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 36.7%33.4–40.2 | 37.7% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 7.8%6.5–9.2 | 8.7% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 77.2%74.5–79.6 | 79.2% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 64.9%62.3–67.5 | 64.4% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 88.7%87.1–90.2 | 89.6% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 73.9%71.1–76.4 | 76.6% | 76.5% | Worse |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 67.5%64.2–70.8 | 68.2% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 75%69.9–79.7 | 80.7% | 76.4% | Worse |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 22.5%20.1–25 | 19.4% | 20.6% | Worse |
| Feel lonely | 33%29.5–36.4 | 34.3% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 23.6%20.7–26.5 | 24.2% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 11.3%9.4–13.2 | 15.4% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 10.7%9–12.3 | 13.5% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 6.9%5.9–7.9 | 8.4% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 6.4%5.5–7.2 | 7.8% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 8.6%7–10.2 | 11.8% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 23.7%21–26.4 | 26.4% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 9.8%8.5–11.3 | 12.4% | 13.6% | Lower |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 12.4%10.9–14 | 12.2% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 5.4%4.8–6 | 5.6% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 3.6%3.2–4.1 | 4.5% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 6.3%5.5–7.1 | 7% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 2.9%2.5–3.2 | 3.5% | 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 Maryland 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 78% of U.S. towns: A− for health, #108 of 261 in Maryland. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 53%. 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 36% of adults have obesity, likely between 32.1% and 39.8%, against 35.1% across Maryland and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Brunswick?
Jefferson Medical Center in Ranson, 12.6 miles in a straight line from Brunswick’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 1 of 5 stars.
How many people in Brunswick have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 7.8% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 6.5–9.2%), against 8.7% across Maryland.
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 B to A.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Brunswick.
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. 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.