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CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Brownstown, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Brownstown. How CDC estimates town health
Out of every 100 Brownstown adults…
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Care in and near Brownstown
No hospital or community health center in Brownstown 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 Brownstown; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
Everyday habits, side by side with Pennsylvania
Share of adults, with the Pennsylvania figure marked.
1.7 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
Keeping up with care
Share of Brownstown adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Pennsylvania.
How Brownstown adults are doing
About the same as Pennsylvania on each measure.
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.
Brownstown 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Earl Township | B | 35.3% | 10.7% | 16.8% | ZIP codes |
| Warwick Township | A− | 33.6% | 10.6% | 13.6% | ZIP codes |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Brownstown adults live with a disability (Pennsylvania 31.3%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Brownstown
Why doesn’t Brownstown have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Brownstown.
What hospital is closest to Brownstown?
Wellspan Ephrata Community Hospital in Ephrata, 4.5 miles in a straight line from Brownstown’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 5 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Brownstown?
9 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is The Living Room in Ephrata, 4.6 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Brownstown.
Health estimates: CDC PLACES: Local Data for Better Health, 2025 release. The Pennsylvania 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.