On CDC estimates, Brogden is healthier than 2% of U.S. towns
Brogden differs from North Carolina on 25 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 3 better, 22 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Brogden. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Brogden
Dental care lags in Brogden
44% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 63.6% across North Carolina. Among those 65 and older, 34.2% have lost all their teeth (North Carolina 13.9%). Checkups ↓
More Brogden adults get no exercise
2 in 5 adults get no exercise outside work (39.9%), vs 23.8% across North Carolina. Habits ↓
Stroke, COPD and diabetes run high in Brogden
1 in 14 adults have had a stroke (6.9%), about twice the North Carolina rate. 1 in 8 adults have COPD (12.8%), vs 7.1% across North Carolina. Diabetes is also above the state: 21.6%, vs 12% across North Carolina. In all, Brogden runs above North Carolina on eight of 11 chronic conditions. 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 North Carolina figure falls outside Brogden’s likely range.
What’s behind Brogden’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Brogden is healthier than 2% of U.S. towns, #286 of 289 in North Carolina. All seven of Brogden’s estimates fall in the lowest 12% of U.S. towns. The furthest from typical is diabetes: 21.6% of adults, against 12% across North Carolina and 12% nationally.
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). Brogden’s median household income is $42,074; among the 3,062 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($32K–$53K), it’s healthier than 6%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Where Brogden compares well: cancer, other than skin cancer, 6.7% (U.S. 7.9%); binge drinking, 11.4% (U.S. 15.4%); taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure), 80.6% (U.S. 76.5%).
Keeping up with care
Share of Brogden adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks North Carolina.
Everyday habits, side by side with North Carolina
Share of adults, with the North Carolina figure marked.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
Out of every 100 Brogden adults…
Brogden runs below NC on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 9. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Brogden
No hospital or community health center in Brogden 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 Brogden; ≈ 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).
How Brogden adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Brogden runs above North Carolina.
1 in 3 Brogden 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.
36.2% of Brogden adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 12.3% across North Carolina.
Brogden and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brogden | D− | 46.9% | 21.6% | 22.2% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Brogden adults live with a disability (North Carolina 32%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Brogden
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Brogden is better than North Carolina on 3 and worse on 22; on the rest, the North Carolina figure falls inside Brogden’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Brogden | NC | U.S. | vs NC |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 35.2%31–39.6 | 19% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 19.2%16.7–21.8 | 12.7% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 19.7%17.3–22.2 | 16.5% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 46.9%37.9–56 | 35.1% | 32.9% | Worse |
| Diabetes | 21.6%18.8–24.5 | 12% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 49.5%44.9–54 | 36.8% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 38.9%34.1–43.8 | 35.6% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 33.7%29.9–37.5 | 26.9% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 12.7%11.1–14.5 | 10.8% | 9.9% | Worse |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 6.7%6–7.5 | 7.9% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 10.3%9.1–11.5 | 6.6% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 12.8%11.1–14.6 | 7.1% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 6.9%6.2–7.7 | 3.6% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 34.2%29.3–39.7 | 13.9% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 22.2%19–25.7 | 13.5% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 39.9%34.1–46.1 | 23.8% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 11.4%9–14.1 | 14.7% | 15.4% | Better |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 40.1%33.3–47 | 34.2% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 21.2%17.7–24.9 | 10.4% | 11% | Worse |
| Checkup in the past year | 81.2%77.5–84.5 | 80% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 44%40.1–48 | 63.6% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 84.5%82.2–86.6 | 87.5% | 87.1% | Worse |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 80.6%78.1–82.9 | 76.7% | 76.5% | Better |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 61.1%55.4–66.6 | 65.7% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 73.7%65.5–80.8 | 78.7% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 23.7%19.9–27.8 | 24.2% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 34.9%29.6–40.6 | 32.5% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 28.9%24.7–33.3 | 22.5% | 23.6% | Worse |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 37%32.3–41.6 | 15.2% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 25.7%22.4–29.1 | 12.2% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 18.9%16.5–21.4 | 8.1% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 18.1%15.9–20.4 | 8.4% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 36.2%31.8–40.6 | 12.3% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 46.7%41.3–52.2 | 32% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 26.7%23.4–30.2 | 14.2% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 21.7%19.1–24.6 | 14.8% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 9.4%8.3–10.7 | 7.3% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 12.3%10.9–13.9 | 5.3% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 15.1%13.3–17.1 | 8.2% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 9.4%8.2–10.6 | 4% | 3.8% | Higher |
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 North Carolina figure falls inside that range.
Questions about health in Brogden
Is Brogden a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Brogden is healthier than 2% of U.S. towns: D− for health, #286 of 289 in North Carolina. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 6%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Brogden?
CDC estimates 46.9% of adults have obesity, likely between 37.9% and 56%, against 35.1% across North Carolina and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Brogden?
UNC Health Care Wayne in Goldsboro, 8.3 miles in a straight line from Brogden’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in Brogden have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 21.2% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 17.7–24.9%), against 10.4% across North Carolina.
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 Brogden more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to D.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Brogden.
Health estimates: CDC PLACES: Local Data for Better Health, 2025 release. The North Carolina 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.