Where Brownlee Park residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Brownlee Park, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Brownlee Park. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Brownlee Park
COPD, stroke and diabetes run high in Brownlee Park
1 in 7 adults have COPD (14.7%), vs 8.1% across Michigan. 1 in 20 adults have had a stroke (5.1%), vs 3.7% across Michigan. Diabetes is also above the state: 16.2%, vs 11.9% across Michigan. In all, Brownlee Park runs above Michigan on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Smoking is more common in Brownlee Park
1 in 4 adults smoke cigarettes (27.4%), about twice the Michigan rate. Habits ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Brownlee Park
3 in 10 adults worry about having enough food (30.2%), about twice the Michigan rate. Utility shut-off threats (16.5% vs 8.7%) and no reliable transportation (15.2% vs 8.3%) are higher too. 34.8% of adults receive SNAP, vs 14.3% 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 Michigan figure falls outside Brownlee Park’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Brownlee Park adults…
Brownlee Park runs below MI on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 10. Tap one to see it as people.
Everyday habits, side by side with Michigan
Share of adults, with the Michigan figure marked.
2.6 miles of trails across 3 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.
34.8% of Brownlee Park adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.3% across Michigan.
Care in and near Brownlee Park
No hospital or community health center in Brownlee Park 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 Brownlee Park; ≈ 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 Brownlee Park adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Michigan.
How Brownlee Park adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Brownlee Park runs above Michigan.
1 in 3 Brownlee Park 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.
Brownlee Park 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Battle Creek | D | 44.4% | 14.3% | 18.8% | CDC place |
| Pennfield Township | C− | 42.8% | 13.3% | 17.6% | ZIP codes |
| Emmett Township | C | 42.3% | 12.9% | 17.5% | ZIP codes |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Brownlee Park adults live with a disability (Michigan 31.1%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Brownlee Park
Why doesn’t Brownlee Park have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Brownlee Park.
What hospital is closest to Brownlee Park?
Bronson Battle Creek Hospital in Battle Creek, 2.4 miles in a straight line from Brownlee Park’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Brownlee Park?
2 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Grace Health in Battle Creek, 2.5 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Brownlee Park.
Health estimates: CDC PLACES: Local Data for Better Health, 2025 release. The Michigan 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.