Where Brunswick residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Brunswick, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Brunswick. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Brunswick
Stroke, heart disease and COPD run high in Brunswick
1 in 19 adults have had a stroke (5.3%), vs 3.6% across Missouri. 1 in 10 adults have heart disease (10%), vs 6.8% across Missouri. COPD is also above the state: 11%, vs 8% across Missouri. In all, Brunswick runs above Missouri on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Brunswick, and more people treating it
44.3% of adults have high blood pressure (Missouri 36.5%), but 83.1% of them take medicine for it, vs 77.2% statewide. Checkups ↓
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 Missouri figure falls outside Brunswick’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Brunswick adults…
Brunswick runs above MO on 7 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Brunswick adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Missouri.
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).
Everyday habits, side by side with Missouri
Share of adults, with the Missouri figure marked.
0 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
How Brunswick adults are doing
About the same as Missouri on each measure.
3 in 10 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.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
11.5% of Brunswick adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 10.8% across Missouri.
Brunswick 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| De Witt Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Brunswick Township | C− | 38.8% | 14.8% | 17.9% | ZIP codes |
De Witt Township: fewer than 1,000 residents. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Brunswick adults live with a disability (Missouri 36.2%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Brunswick
Why doesn’t Brunswick have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Brunswick.
What hospital is closest to Brunswick?
Carroll County Memorial Hospital in Carrollton, 19.9 miles in a straight line from Brunswick’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. It has no Medicare star rating.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Brunswick.
Health estimates: CDC PLACES: Local Data for Better Health, 2025 release. The Missouri 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.