On CDC estimates, Brooklyn is healthier than 85% of U.S. towns
Brooklyn differs from Wisconsin on 20 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 17 better, 3 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Brooklyn. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Brooklyn
Binge drinking is the habit Brooklyn doesn’t win on
22.8% of adults binge drink, vs 19% across Wisconsin, even though more of them exercise. Habits ↓
Heart disease and stroke are less common in Brooklyn
Brooklyn runs below Wisconsin on seven chronic conditions, most of all heart disease (4.1% vs 6.6%), stroke (2.2% vs 3.4%) and COPD (4.3% vs 6.5%). A young population is part of it: only 10% of residents are 65 or older (Wisconsin 19%). Conditions ↓
Brooklyn is an active town
Only 20% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 26.6% across Wisconsin. Habits ↓
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 Brooklyn’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B+ to A+.
What’s behind Brooklyn’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Brooklyn is healthier than 85% of U.S. towns. Diabetes holds the grade up (fewer adults with diabetes than 98% of U.S. towns); obesity pulls it down (better than 48%).
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’s median household income is $108,929; among the 7,302 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($82K–$136K), it’s healthier than 77%, about where its income would put it.
Everyday habits, side by side with Wisconsin
Share of adults, with the Wisconsin figure marked.
0.1 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
Out of every 100 Brooklyn adults…
Brooklyn runs below WI on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Only 10% of Brooklyn residents are 65 or older, vs 19% across Wisconsin. Heart disease, COPD and arthritis run low partly because the town is young.
Care in and near Brooklyn
No hospital or community health center in Brooklyn 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; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
Keeping up with care
Share of Brooklyn adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Wisconsin.
How Brooklyn adults are doing
About the same as Wisconsin on each measure.
3 in 10 Brooklyn 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.
8.6% of Brooklyn adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 12.5% across Wisconsin.
Brooklyn and the towns around it
Brooklyn has the best Health Grade of the 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.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Brooklyn adults live with a disability (Wisconsin 29.4%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Brooklyn
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Brooklyn is better than Wisconsin on 17 and worse on 3; on the rest, the Wisconsin figure falls inside Brooklyn’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Brooklyn | WI | U.S. | vs WI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 12.8%11.1–14.7 | 17.8% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 10.6%9.4–12 | 12.9% | 13% | Better |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 15.6%13.8–17.5 | 15.5% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 36.4%32.3–40.6 | 37.7% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 7.6%6.7–8.6 | 11.4% | 12% | Better |
| High blood pressure | 25.5%23.2–27.9 | 33.3% | 34.4% | Better |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 29.3%26.8–31.7 | 34.4% | 37.1% | Better |
| Arthritis | 19.8%17.9–21.8 | 26.6% | 25.3% | Better |
| Asthma | 10.4%9.4–11.5 | 10.8% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 6.7%6.2–7.3 | 8.6% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 4.1%3.7–4.6 | 6.6% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 4.3%3.8–5 | 6.5% | 6.3% | Better |
| Stroke | 2.2%2–2.4 | 3.4% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 7.8%6.6–9.2 | 9.9% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 11.9%9.8–14.3 | 13.6% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 20%17.2–23.2 | 26.6% | 24.7% | Better |
| Binge drinking | 22.8%20.2–25.3 | 19% | 15.4% | Worse |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 31%28–34.4 | 32.6% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 6.1%5–7.5 | 8% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 73.3%70.4–76 | 77.6% | 77.4% | Worse |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 71.7%69.5–74 | 67.1% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 86.4%84.6–88.1 | 85.9% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 71.7%68.8–74.3 | 77.8% | 76.5% | Worse |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 70.1%67.1–73.1 | 69.4% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 78.6%74.2–82.8 | 80.3% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 25.4%22.8–28 | 23.2% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 29.6%26.4–32.9 | 30.6% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 18.7%16.2–21.3 | 20.2% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 8.5%6.8–10.5 | 12.1% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 8.3%6.8–9.9 | 9.7% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 4.6%3.9–5.4 | 5.5% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 5.3%4.5–6.2 | 6.7% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 8.6%6.7–10.7 | 12.5% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 22.9%20.2–25.8 | 29.4% | 30.1% | Lower |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 8.6%7.4–9.8 | 13.4% | 13.6% | Lower |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 11.4%9.9–13.1 | 12.8% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 4.6%4.2–5.2 | 6.9% | 6.7% | Lower |
| Vision difficulty | 3%2.6–3.3 | 4.5% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 6%5.2–6.9 | 7.9% | 7.9% | Lower |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 2.4%2.1–2.8 | 3.5% | 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 Wisconsin figure falls inside that range.
Questions about health in Brooklyn
Is Brooklyn a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Brooklyn is healthier than 85% of U.S. towns: A for health. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 77%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Brooklyn?
CDC estimates 36.4% of adults have obesity, likely between 32.3% and 40.6%, against 37.7% across Wisconsin and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Brooklyn?
Stoughton Hospital in Stoughton, 9.7 miles in a straight line from Brooklyn’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in Brooklyn have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 6.1% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 5–7.5%), 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 Brooklyn 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.
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.