Photo: SilentMatt Psychedelic · CC BY-SA 4.0On CDC estimates, Brooklyn Heights is healthier than 85% of U.S. towns
Brooklyn Heights differs from Ohio on 21 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 19 better, 2 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Brooklyn Heights. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Brooklyn Heights
Binge drinking is the habit Brooklyn Heights doesn’t win on
19.9% of adults binge drink, vs 16.6% across Ohio, even though fewer of them smoke and more of them exercise. Habits ↓
Brooklyn Heights is an active town
Only 19.4% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 26.9% across Ohio. Habits ↓
Health varies a lot right around Brooklyn Heights
Grades next door run from Independence (A) to Cleveland (D). Brooklyn Heights is an A−. Around town ↓
Fewer Brooklyn Heights adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below Ohio. 1 in 11 adults worry about having enough food, vs 1 in 7 adults statewide. Everyday needs ↓
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 Brooklyn Heights’ likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B to A+.
What’s behind Brooklyn Heights’ grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Brooklyn Heights is healthier than 85% of U.S. towns. All seven estimates beat the typical U.S. town. The strongest is no exercise (fewer adults who get no exercise than 86% of towns); the weakest is smoking, still better than 71%.
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). Brooklyn Heights’ median household income is $96,786; among the 9,052 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($73K–$121K), it’s healthier than 85%, about where its income would put it.
Everyday habits, side by side with Ohio
Share of adults, with the Ohio figure marked.
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Brooklyn Heights and the towns around it
Brooklyn Heights’s Health Grade ranks 2nd of 4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brooklyn Heights | A− | 30.3% | 10.3% | 12.5% | CDC place |
| Cuyahoga Heights | — | — | — | — | |
| Seven Hills | A− | 29.6% | 11.3% | 12.1% | CDC place |
| Independence | A | 28.2% | 9.7% | 10.1% | CDC place |
| Cleveland | D | 42.2% | 17.7% | 21.5% | CDC place |
Cuyahoga Heights: fewer than 1,000 residents. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
6.1% of Brooklyn Heights adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.7% across Ohio.
Out of every 100 Brooklyn Heights adults…
Brooklyn Heights runs below OH on 6 of 12 conditions and above it on 1. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Brooklyn Heights
No hospital or community health center in Brooklyn Heights 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 Brooklyn Heights; ≈ 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 Brooklyn Heights adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Ohio.
How Brooklyn Heights adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Brooklyn Heights does better than Ohio.
1 in 3 Brooklyn Heights 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.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Brooklyn Heights adults live with a disability (Ohio 29.5%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Brooklyn Heights
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Brooklyn Heights is better than Ohio on 19 and worse on 2; on the rest, the Ohio figure falls inside Brooklyn Heights’ likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Brooklyn Heights | OH | U.S. | vs OH |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 14.9%12.5–17.5 | 19.4% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 12.1%10.4–13.8 | 13.9% | 13% | Better |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 14.9%13–16.8 | 17.5% | 15.9% | Better |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 30.3%26.6–34 | 37.1% | 32.9% | Better |
| Diabetes | 10.3%8.8–11.8 | 13.2% | 12% | Better |
| High blood pressure | 34.1%31.2–36.9 | 37.2% | 34.4% | Better |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 39.1%36.3–42 | 36.7% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 28.7%26.1–31.3 | 29.8% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 10.9%9.7–12.1 | 11.1% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 9.9%8.9–11 | 8.7% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 6.3%5.5–7.2 | 7.1% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 6.6%5.4–7.9 | 8% | 6.3% | Better |
| Stroke | 3.1%2.7–3.6 | 3.7% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 8.1%6.7–9.7 | 15.3% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 12.5%9.9–15.1 | 15.4% | 11.8% | Better |
| No exercise outside work | 19.4%16.2–22.7 | 26.9% | 24.7% | Better |
| Binge drinking | 19.9%17.5–22.6 | 16.6% | 15.4% | Worse |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 32.8%29.7–36.1 | 37.9% | 36% | Better |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 5.9%4.6–7.4 | 8% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 79.6%77–82.1 | 79.9% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 72.6%70.3–74.9 | 62.9% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 89.3%87.6–90.8 | 86.1% | 87.1% | Better |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 78.7%76–81.1 | 79.2% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 67.4%64.1–70.7 | 65.2% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 78%73.1–82.4 | 76% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 25.1%22.5–27.9 | 25.4% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 34.8%30.6–39.1 | 35% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 19.2%16.4–22.3 | 21.3% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 8.7%6.9–10.8 | 14.1% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 7.5%6.1–9.3 | 11.3% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 5.4%4.4–6.5 | 8.3% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 5.1%4.3–6.1 | 7.7% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 6.1%4.6–7.8 | 11.7% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 26.1%22.6–29.5 | 29.5% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 11.7%9.7–13.8 | 13.9% | 13.6% | Lower |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 11.2%9.5–13 | 13.9% | 13.9% | Lower |
| Hearing difficulty | 6.4%5.6–7.4 | 6.8% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 3.5%3–4.1 | 4.8% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 6.4%5.4–7.4 | 8.1% | 7.9% | Lower |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 2.8%2.3–3.3 | 3.8% | 3.8% | Lower |
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 Brooklyn Heights
Is Brooklyn Heights a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Brooklyn Heights is healthier than 85% of U.S. towns: A− for health. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 85%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Brooklyn Heights?
CDC estimates 30.3% of adults have obesity, likely between 26.6% and 34%, against 37.1% across Ohio and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Brooklyn Heights?
Metrohealth System in Cleveland, 3.4 miles in a straight line from Brooklyn Heights’ center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in Brooklyn Heights have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 5.9% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 4.6–7.4%), 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 Brooklyn Heights more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B to A+.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Brooklyn Heights.
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.