On CDC estimates, Brookdale is healthier than 4% of U.S. towns
Brookdale differs from South Carolina on 27 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 3 better, 24 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Brookdale. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Brookdale
Dental care lags in Brookdale
47% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 63.1% across South Carolina. Among those 65 and older, 27.5% have lost all their teeth (South Carolina 13.9%). Brookdale’s county is a federal shortage area for dental care. Checkups ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Brookdale
43.5% of adults worry about having enough food, vs 17.4% across South Carolina (more than twice the South Carolina rate). Utility shut-off threats (22.1% vs 8.9%) and no reliable transportation (21% vs 8.6%) are higher too. 35% of adults receive SNAP, vs 10.5% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Stroke, diabetes and COPD run high in Brookdale
1 in 14 adults have had a stroke (7.2%), vs 3.9% across South Carolina. 1 in 4 adults have diabetes (22.7%), vs 13.9% across South Carolina. COPD is also above the state: 10.6%, vs 7.5% across South Carolina. In all, Brookdale runs above South Carolina on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Brookdale is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, Brookdale is healthier than 4%. Against the 2,225 towns with similar household incomes ($30K–$49K), it’s healthier than 23%. Health Grade ↓
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 South Carolina figure falls outside Brookdale’s likely range.
What’s behind Brookdale’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Brookdale is healthier than 4% of U.S. towns, #155 of 169 in South Carolina. Smoking holds the grade up (fewer adults who smoke than 25% of U.S. towns); diabetes pulls it down (near the bottom of U.S. towns).
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). Brookdale’s median household income is $39,449; among the 2,225 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($30K–$49K), it’s healthier than 23%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Where Brookdale compares well: cancer, other than skin cancer, 5.6% (U.S. 7.9%); binge drinking, 10.1% (U.S. 15.4%); checkup in the past year, 85.6% (U.S. 77.4%).
Keeping up with care
Share of Brookdale adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks South Carolina.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
35% of Brookdale adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 10.5% across South Carolina.
Out of every 100 Brookdale adults…
Brookdale runs below SC on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 9. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Brookdale
1 community health center in Brookdale, plus the nearest just outside it.
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 Brookdale; ≈ 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 South Carolina
Share of adults, with the South Carolina figure marked.
0.2 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
How Brookdale adults are doing
On 3 of 4 measures, Brookdale runs above South Carolina.
4 in 10 Brookdale adults feel lonely. A hello is a start.
Groups are the easiest way in: a walking group, a book club, your street.
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Brookdale and the towns around it
Brookdale’s Health Grade ranks 3rd of 3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brookdale | D− | 46.8% | 22.7% | 17.4% | CDC place |
| Orangeburg | C− | 41.2% | 16.7% | 15.1% | CDC place |
| Wilkinson Heights | D | 47.4% | 24.4% | 17.9% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Brookdale adults live with a disability (South Carolina 31.5%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Brookdale
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Brookdale is better than South Carolina on 3 and worse on 24; on the rest, the South Carolina figure falls inside Brookdale’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Brookdale | SC | U.S. | vs SC |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 33.6%29.8–37.7 | 20.1% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 17.6%15.5–19.7 | 14% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 20.4%18–22.9 | 16.4% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 46.8%40.9–52.6 | 35.8% | 32.9% | Worse |
| Diabetes | 22.7%20.4–24.9 | 13.9% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 50.9%47.4–54.3 | 38.5% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 37.4%33.9–40.8 | 38.1% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 32.2%29.4–34.9 | 28.5% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 12.5%11.1–14 | 9.6% | 9.9% | Worse |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 5.6%5–6.2 | 8.6% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 9%8–10 | 6.8% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 10.6%9.2–12.1 | 7.5% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 7.2%6.5–7.9 | 3.9% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 27.5%23.5–31.8 | 13.9% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 17.4%14.7–20.1 | 13.3% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 39.7%35–44.8 | 25.8% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 10.1%8.2–12.2 | 15.7% | 15.4% | Better |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 43.3%37.9–48.9 | 35.8% | 36% | Worse |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 16.5%13.3–20.2 | 11.8% | 11% | Worse |
| Checkup in the past year | 85.6%82.9–87.9 | 80.6% | 77.4% | Better |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 47%43.4–50.5 | 63.1% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 83.9%81.3–86.3 | 86.9% | 87.1% | Worse |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 82%80.2–83.7 | 80.2% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 66.7%62.2–71.1 | 69.3% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 78.2%72–83.6 | 77.6% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 20.8%17.9–23.9 | 22.3% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 36.9%32.6–41.6 | 31.7% | 32.5% | Worse |
| Lack social and emotional support | 33.1%29.1–37.4 | 23.6% | 23.6% | Worse |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 43.5%38.4–48.8 | 17.4% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 29.2%25.4–33 | 13.3% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 22.1%19.4–24.9 | 8.9% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 21%18.2–23.9 | 8.6% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 35%30.2–40.2 | 10.5% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 44.1%39.6–48.7 | 31.5% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 25.6%22.9–28.5 | 15.4% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 20.7%17.9–23.4 | 14.3% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 6.6%5.8–7.4 | 7% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 12.3%11–13.9 | 5.6% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 16.1%14–18.3 | 8.7% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 9.1%8–10.2 | 4.3% | 3.8% | Higher |
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 South Carolina figure falls inside that range.
Questions about health in Brookdale
Is Brookdale a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Brookdale is healthier than 4% of U.S. towns: D− for health, #155 of 169 in South Carolina. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 23%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Brookdale?
CDC estimates 46.8% of adults have obesity, likely between 40.9% and 52.6%, against 35.8% across South Carolina and 32.9% nationally.
How many people in Brookdale have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 16.5% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 13.3–20.2%), against 11.8% across South Carolina.
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 Brookdale more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to C−.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Brookdale.
Health estimates: CDC PLACES: Local Data for Better Health, 2025 release. The South Carolina 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.