Where Brecon residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Brecon, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Brecon. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Brecon
COPD and stroke are less common in Brecon
Brecon runs below Ohio on nine chronic conditions, most of all COPD (3.8% vs 8%), stroke (2.3% vs 3.7%) and heart disease (4.7% vs 7.1%). Conditions ↓
Many Brecon adults are uninsured, but health holds up
1 in 7 working-age adults has no health insurance (13.5%, vs 8% across Ohio). Yet the share who say their health is fair or poor, 15.1%, is below the state’s 19.4%. Checkups ↓
Few Brecon adults smoke
7.6% of adults smoke cigarettes, vs 15.4% across Ohio. Habits ↓
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 Ohio figure falls outside Brecon’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Brecon adults…
Brecon runs below OH on 12 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Everyday habits, side by side with Ohio
Share of adults, with the Ohio figure marked.
1.6 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
Keeping up with care
Share of Brecon adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Ohio.
Care in and near Brecon
No hospital or community health center in Brecon 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 Brecon; ≈ 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 Brecon adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Brecon does better than Ohio.
3 in 10 Brecon 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.
6.8% of Brecon adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.7% across Ohio.
Brecon 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sycamore Township | A | 30.3% | 11.5% | 10% | ZIP codes |
| Sharonville | A− | 32.1% | 11.8% | 11.7% | CDC place |
| Blue Ash | A | 28.5% | 10.4% | 8.9% | CDC place |
| Montgomery | A | 28.1% | 11.2% | 7.7% | CDC place |
| Highpoint | A | 31.5% | 11.1% | 10.4% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Brecon adults live with a disability (Ohio 29.5%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Brecon
Why doesn’t Brecon have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Brecon.
What hospital is closest to Brecon?
Bethesda North in Cincinnati, 2.0 miles in a straight line from Brecon’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 Brecon?
7 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Healthsource Wards Corner in Loveland, 5.5 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Brecon.
Health estimates: CDC PLACES: Local Data for Better Health, 2025 release. The Ohio 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.