Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes, Brockway is healthier than 49%
Brockway trails Wisconsin on 17 of 32 measures CDC estimates, and leads on none.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 54615. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Brockway
Making ends meet is harder in Brockway
1 in 6 adults worry about having enough food (16.4%), vs 12.1% across Wisconsin. Utility shut-off threats (7.6% vs 5.5%) and no reliable transportation (8.7% vs 6.7%) are higher too. 18.2% of adults receive SNAP, vs 12.5% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Dental care lags in Brockway
60.3% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 67.1% across Wisconsin. Among those 65 and older, 15.9% have lost all their teeth (Wisconsin 9.9%). Checkups ↓
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Brockway
1 in 12 adults have COPD (8.6%), vs 6.5% across Wisconsin. 1 in 12 adults have heart disease (8.2%), vs 6.6% across Wisconsin. Stroke is also above the state: 4.2%, vs 3.4% across Wisconsin. In all, Brockway runs above Wisconsin on five of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Brockway is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, Brockway is healthier than 20%. Against the 5,758 towns with similar household incomes ($37K–$62K), it’s healthier than 49%. 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 Wisconsin figure falls outside Brockway’s likely range; Brockway’s figures come from ZIP code 54615, which may reach past town lines; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to B−.
What’s behind Brockway’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Brockway is healthier than 20% of U.S. towns, #348 of 357 in Wisconsin. Mental distress holds the grade up (fewer adults with frequent mental distress than 53% of U.S. towns); smoking pulls it down (better than 14%).
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). Brockway’s median household income is $49,896; among the 5,758 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($37K–$62K), it’s healthier than 49%, about where its income would put it.
Most Wisconsin towns score higher on these estimates than towns elsewhere, so within the state Brockway is healthier than 3% of graded towns, against 20% nationally.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
18.2% of Brockway adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 12.5% across Wisconsin.
Keeping up with care
Share of Brockway adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Wisconsin.
Out of every 100 Brockway adults…
Brockway runs above WI on 7 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Brockway
1 community health center in Brockway, 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 Brockway; ≈ 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 Wisconsin
Share of adults, with the Wisconsin figure marked.
24 miles of trails across 3 parks and preserves
How Brockway adults are doing
About the same as Wisconsin on each measure.
3 in 10 Brockway 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.
Brockway and the towns around it
Brockway’s Health Grade ranks 4th 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brockway | C− | 41.3% | 13.8% | 19.1% | ZIP 54615 |
| Albion | C− | 40.8% | 13.4% | 18.6% | ZIP codes |
| Black River Falls | C | 39.1% | 13.3% | 16.6% | CDC place |
| Adams | C− | 41.2% | 13.8% | 19% | ZIP codes |
| Millston | — | — | — | — | |
| Manchester | — | — | — | — | |
| Komensky | — | — | — | — |
Millston, Manchester and Komensky: fewer than 1,000 residents. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Brockway adults live with a disability (Wisconsin 29.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Brockway
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Brockway is better than Wisconsin on 0 and worse on 17; on the rest, the Wisconsin figure falls inside Brockway’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Brockway | WI | U.S. | vs WI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 22.4%19.8–25.5 | 17.8% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 15.7%13.9–17.6 | 12.9% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 16.9%15.1–19.1 | 15.5% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 41.3%34–49.3 | 37.7% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 13.8%12.1–15.8 | 11.4% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 38.5%34.5–42.7 | 33.3% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 36.2%32.3–40.5 | 34.4% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 29.8%26.7–33.2 | 26.6% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 11.3%10–12.6 | 10.8% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 8.9%8.1–9.8 | 8.6% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 8.2%7.4–9.2 | 6.6% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 8.6%7.6–9.7 | 6.5% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 4.2%3.9–4.6 | 3.4% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 15.9%13.1–19 | 9.9% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 19.1%16.7–22 | 13.6% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 32.2%27.5–37.5 | 26.6% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 17.4%14.5–20.7 | 19% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 36.5%30.3–43.5 | 32.6% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 9.5%8.1–11.1 | 8% | 11% | Worse |
| Checkup in the past year | 77.3%73.9–80.6 | 77.6% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 60.3%56.8–64.1 | 67.1% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 84.5%82.6–86.3 | 85.9% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 78%75.3–80.6 | 77.8% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 65.6%60.9–70.4 | 69.4% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 76.2%69.2–82.9 | 80.3% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 23.3%20–26.9 | 23.2% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 30.5%25.9–35.3 | 30.6% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 21.8%18.7–25.2 | 20.2% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 16.4%14.3–18.9 | 12.1% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 12.4%10.8–14.3 | 9.7% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 7.6%6.7–8.7 | 5.5% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 8.7%7.8–9.8 | 6.7% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 18.2%16–20.7 | 12.5% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 35%30.7–39.7 | 29.4% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 16.7%14.6–19.1 | 13.4% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 15.1%13.5–17 | 12.8% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 8.7%7.8–9.7 | 6.9% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 5.9%5.3–6.5 | 4.5% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 9.7%8.7–10.9 | 7.9% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 4.6%4.2–5.1 | 3.5% | 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 Wisconsin figure falls inside that range.
Questions about health in Brockway
Is Brockway a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Brockway is healthier than 20% of U.S. towns: ≈ C− for health, #348 of 357 in Wisconsin. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Brockway?
CDC estimates 41.3% of adults have obesity, likely between 34% and 49.3%, against 37.7% across Wisconsin and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Brockway?
Black River Memorial Hospital in Black River Falls, 4.2 miles in a straight line from Brockway’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; it has no Medicare star rating.
How many people in Brockway have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 9.5% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 8.1–11.1%), against 8% across Wisconsin.
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 Brockway more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to B−.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Brockway.
Health estimates: CDC PLACES: Local Data for Better Health, 2025 release. The Wisconsin 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.