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CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Browns Mills, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Browns Mills. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Browns Mills
COPD, stroke and obesity run high in Browns Mills
1 in 13 adults have COPD (7.6%), vs 5.1% across New Jersey. 1 in 26 adults have had a stroke (3.9%), vs 3.1% across New Jersey. Obesity is also above the state: 35%, vs 28.9% across New Jersey. In all, Browns Mills runs above New Jersey on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Smoking is more common in Browns Mills
1 in 6 adults smoke cigarettes (17.3%), vs 10.9% across New Jersey. Habits ↓
Dental care lags in Browns Mills
56.3% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 65.9% across New Jersey. Among those 65 and older, 15.9% have lost all their teeth (New Jersey 9.6%). 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 New Jersey figure falls outside Browns Mills’ likely range.
Out of every 100 Browns Mills adults…
Browns Mills runs below NJ on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 10. Tap one to see it as people.
Everyday habits, side by side with New Jersey
Share of adults, with the New Jersey figure marked.
0.1 miles of trails across 4 parks and preserves
Keeping up with care
Share of Browns Mills adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks New Jersey.
Care in and near Browns Mills
1 hospital in Browns Mills, plus the nearest just outside it.
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 Browns Mills; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
How Browns Mills adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Browns Mills runs above New Jersey.
1 in 3 Browns Mills 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.
14.6% of Browns Mills adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 8.4% across New Jersey.
Browns Mills 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 Browns Mills adults live with a disability (New Jersey 24.8%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Browns Mills
Why doesn’t Browns Mills have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Browns Mills.
What hospital is closest to Browns Mills?
Virtua Mount Holly Hospital in Mount Holly, 12.0 miles in a straight line from Browns Mills’ 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 Browns Mills?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Buttonwood in Pemberton, 3.7 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Browns Mills.
Health estimates: CDC PLACES: Local Data for Better Health, 2025 release. The New Jersey 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.