Where Brownville residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Brownville, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Brownville. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Brownville
Obesity, cancer and COPD run high in Brownville
2 in 5 adults have obesity (37.9%), vs 28.8% across New York. 1 in 10 adults have had cancer (10%), vs 7.7% across New York. COPD is also above the state: 7.6%, vs 6% across New York. In all, Brownville runs above New York on six of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Fewer Brownville adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below New York. 1 in 8 adults worry about having enough food, vs 1 in 6 adults statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Nearly everyone in Brownville is insured
Only 5.2% of adults 18–64 have no health insurance, vs 7.9% across New York. 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 York figure falls outside Brownville’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Brownville adults…
Brownville runs above NY on 6 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
11.7% of Brownville adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.1% across New York.
Keeping up with care
Share of Brownville adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks New York.
Care in and near Brownville
No hospital or community health center in Brownville 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 Brownville; ≈ 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 New York
Share of adults, with the New York figure marked.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
How Brownville adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Brownville runs above New York.
3 in 10 Brownville 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.
Brownville 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hounsfield | B | 37.8% | 10.8% | 13.9% | ZIP codes |
| Brownville | B | 38.5% | 11.5% | 14.5% | ZIP codes |
| Glen Park | — | — | — | — |
Glen Park: 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 Brownville adults live with a disability (New York 27.2%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Brownville
Why doesn’t Brownville have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Brownville.
What hospital is closest to Brownville?
Samaritan Medical Center in Watertown, 4.5 miles in a straight line from Brownville’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Brownville?
3 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is JCC Health & Wellness Center in Watertown, 2.5 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Brownville.
Health estimates: CDC PLACES: Local Data for Better Health, 2025 release. The New York 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.