Photo: SilentMatt Psychedelic · CC BY-SA 4.0On CDC estimates, Brook Park is healthier than 52% of U.S. towns
Brook Park differs from Ohio on 3 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 1 better, 2 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Brook Park. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Brook Park
Binge drinking is the habit Brook Park doesn’t win on
19.1% of adults binge drink, vs 16.6% across Ohio. Smoking and exercise are about at the state’s level. Habits ↓
Health varies a lot right around Brook Park
Grades next door run from Olmsted Township (A) to Cleveland (D). Brook Park is a B−. Around town ↓
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 Brook Park’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C− to A−.
What’s behind Brook Park’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Brook Park is healthier than 52% of U.S. towns, #346 of 993 in Ohio. Obesity holds the grade up (fewer adults with obesity than 72% of U.S. towns); smoking pulls it down (better than 34%).
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). Brook Park’s median household income is $71,332; among the 10,616 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($53K–$89K), it’s healthier than 64%, about where its income would put it.
Everyday habits, side by side with Ohio
Share of adults, with the Ohio figure marked.
3.5 miles of trails across 8 parks and preserves
Brook Park and the towns around it
Brook Park’s Health Grade ranks 7th of 8 graded towns around it.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brook Park | B− | 32.8% | 12.1% | 16.4% | CDC place |
| Cleveland | D | 42.2% | 17.7% | 21.5% | CDC place |
| Middleburg Heights | A− | 29.1% | 10.8% | 12.2% | CDC place |
| Olmsted Township | A | 29.8% | 10% | 11.6% | ZIP 44138 |
| North Olmsted | A− | 31.3% | 11.3% | 13.5% | CDC place |
| Berea | B+ | 31.5% | 10.7% | 13.6% | CDC place |
| Fairview Park | A | 30.7% | 10.2% | 12.2% | CDC place |
| Parma | B | 32.5% | 11.3% | 15.5% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Out of every 100 Brook Park adults…
Brook Park runs below OH on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 1. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Brook Park
No hospital or community health center in Brook Park 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 Brook Park; ≈ 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).
Keeping up with care
Share of Brook Park adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Ohio.
How Brook Park adults are doing
About the same as Ohio on each measure.
4 in 10 Brook Park 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.
10.4% of Brook Park adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.7% across Ohio.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Brook Park adults live with a disability (Ohio 29.5%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Brook Park
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Brook Park is better than Ohio on 1 and worse on 2; on the rest, the Ohio figure falls inside Brook Park’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Brook Park | OH | U.S. | vs OH |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 19.5%17.5–21.8 | 19.4% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 14.5%13–16.1 | 13.9% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 16.8%15.2–18.6 | 17.5% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 32.8%29.2–36.6 | 37.1% | 32.9% | Better |
| Diabetes | 12.1%10.7–13.6 | 13.2% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 36.8%34–39.6 | 37.2% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 39.7%36.8–42.5 | 36.7% | 37.1% | Worse |
| Arthritis | 30.4%28–32.9 | 29.8% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 11.4%10.2–12.7 | 11.1% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 9.5%8.7–10.4 | 8.7% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 7.4%6.7–8.2 | 7.1% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 8.6%7.7–9.6 | 8% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 3.9%3.5–4.2 | 3.7% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 14.8%12.5–17.3 | 15.3% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 16.4%14.4–18.4 | 15.4% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 24.7%21.8–27.8 | 26.9% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 19.1%16.7–21.6 | 16.6% | 15.4% | Worse |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 36.4%33.1–39.7 | 37.9% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 8.3%7.1–9.7 | 8% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 78.6%75.9–81 | 79.9% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 63.6%60.9–66.3 | 62.9% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 86.9%85.3–88.4 | 86.1% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 78.5%76–80.8 | 79.2% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 66.5%63–69.7 | 65.2% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 75.5%70.2–80.2 | 76% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 26%23.3–28.8 | 25.4% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 37.3%33.2–41.5 | 35% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 21.9%19–25 | 21.3% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 13.4%11.5–15.4 | 14.1% | 15% | About the same |
| Worried about keeping housing | 10.5%9.1–12.1 | 11.3% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 7.6%6.6–8.6 | 8.3% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 7.2%6.4–8.1 | 7.7% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 10.4%8.9–12 | 11.7% | 11.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 31.5%28.6–34.7 | 29.5% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 15.1%13.4–16.8 | 13.9% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 14%12.5–15.5 | 13.9% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 7.5%6.7–8.4 | 6.8% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 4.9%4.4–5.4 | 4.8% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 8.5%7.6–9.4 | 8.1% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.8%3.5–4.2 | 3.8% | 3.8% | About the same |
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 Ohio figure falls inside that range.
Questions about health in Brook Park
Is Brook Park a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Brook Park is healthier than 52% of U.S. towns: ≈ B− for health, #346 of 993 in Ohio. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 64%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Brook Park?
CDC estimates 32.8% of adults have obesity, likely between 29.2% and 36.6%, against 37.1% across Ohio and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Brook Park?
Southwest General Health Center in Middleburg Heights, 2.3 miles in a straight line from Brook Park’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
How many people in Brook Park have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 8.3% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 7.1–9.7%), against 8% across Ohio.
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 Brook Park more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C− to A−.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Brook Park.
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. 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.