Within West Virginia, Brookhaven is healthier than 92% of graded towns
Brookhaven differs from West Virginia on 15 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 14 better, 1 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Brookhaven. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Brookhaven
Brookhaven looks healthier next to West Virginia than next to the country
It’s healthier than 92% of the 61 West Virginia towns we grade, but 41% of towns nationwide. Much of West Virginia scores low on these measures. Health Grade ↓
Binge drinking is the habit Brookhaven doesn’t win on
17% of adults binge drink, vs 14.1% across West Virginia, even though more of them exercise. Habits ↓
Heart disease and stroke are less common in Brookhaven
Brookhaven runs below West Virginia on seven chronic conditions, most of all heart disease (6.2% vs 8.7%), stroke (3.1% vs 4.2%) and COPD (8% vs 10.6%). A young population is part of it: only 15% of residents are 65 or older (West Virginia 21%). Conditions ↓
Brookhaven is an active town
Only 24.7% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 32.8% across West Virginia. 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 West Virginia figure falls outside Brookhaven’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to B+.
What’s behind Brookhaven’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Brookhaven is healthier than 41% of U.S. towns, #6 of 61 in West Virginia. Obesity holds the grade up (fewer adults with obesity than 66% of U.S. towns); mental distress pulls it down (better than 10%).
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). Brookhaven’s median household income is $88,438; among the 10,135 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($66K–$111K), it’s healthier than 27%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Everyday habits, side by side with West Virginia
Share of adults, with the West Virginia figure marked.
2.9 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
Out of every 100 Brookhaven adults…
Brookhaven runs below WV on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Brookhaven
No hospital or community health center in Brookhaven 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 Brookhaven; ≈ 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 Brookhaven adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks West Virginia.
How Brookhaven adults are doing
About the same as West Virginia on each measure.
1 in 3 Brookhaven 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.
13.6% of Brookhaven adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 17.8% across West Virginia.
Brookhaven and the towns around it
Brookhaven’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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brookhaven | C+ | 34% | 12.5% | 16.7% | CDC place |
| Cheat Lake | A− | 30.3% | 10.6% | 10.9% | CDC place |
| Morgantown | B | 31.5% | 8% | 14.4% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Brookhaven adults live with a disability (West Virginia 39.2%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Brookhaven
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Brookhaven is better than West Virginia on 14 and worse on 1; on the rest, the West Virginia figure falls inside Brookhaven’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Brookhaven | WV | U.S. | vs WV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 19.9%16.8–23.5 | 25.4% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 14.5%12.5–16.8 | 17.3% | 13% | Better |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 19.9%17.4–22.5 | 21.1% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 34%28.5–39.8 | 40.6% | 32.9% | Better |
| Diabetes | 12.5%10.7–14.5 | 15.9% | 12% | Better |
| High blood pressure | 36.1%32.4–40.1 | 44% | 34.4% | Better |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 38.8%34.8–42.7 | 42.7% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 31.2%27.9–34.6 | 37.7% | 25.3% | Better |
| Asthma | 11.9%10.5–13.4 | 12.2% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 8.3%7.4–9.1 | 9.6% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 6.2%5.5–7.1 | 8.7% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 8%6.7–9.6 | 10.6% | 6.3% | Better |
| Stroke | 3.1%2.7–3.5 | 4.2% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 20.5%17.1–24.3 | 19.5% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 16.7%13.5–20.3 | 19.3% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 24.7%20.5–29.5 | 32.8% | 24.7% | Better |
| Binge drinking | 17%14.2–20.1 | 14.1% | 15.4% | Worse |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 39.8%34.5–45.3 | 40.7% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 7.3%5.5–9.5 | 8.5% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 78.8%75.3–81.9 | 81% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 62%58.5–65.5 | 55.5% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 87.5%85.2–89.5 | 86.8% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 77.4%74.2–80.3 | 79.5% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 64.4%59.7–69.1 | 66.5% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 81.5%75.4–86.6 | 76.1% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 29.1%25.4–33 | 30.4% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 33.5%28.9–38.2 | 33.8% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 21.3%18–24.9 | 23% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 12.7%10.1–15.8 | 16.2% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 10.9%8.8–13.1 | 12.4% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 9.4%7.8–11.1 | 11% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 7.5%6.2–8.8 | 8.9% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 13.6%10.7–16.9 | 17.8% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 30%25.8–34.8 | 39.2% | 30.1% | Lower |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 13.8%11.7–16.4 | 18.7% | 13.6% | Lower |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 16.1%13.7–18.7 | 18.6% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 6.5%5.7–7.4 | 9% | 6.7% | Lower |
| Vision difficulty | 4.3%3.7–5 | 5.7% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 8.8%7.4–10.3 | 10.9% | 7.9% | Lower |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.5%2.9–4.1 | 4.6% | 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 West Virginia figure falls inside that range.
Questions about health in Brookhaven
Is Brookhaven a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Brookhaven is healthier than 41% of U.S. towns: ≈ C+ for health, #6 of 61 in West Virginia. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 27%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Brookhaven?
CDC estimates 34% of adults have obesity, likely between 28.5% and 39.8%, against 40.6% across West Virginia and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Brookhaven?
West Virginia University Hospitals in Morgantown, 4.0 miles in a straight line from Brookhaven’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in Brookhaven have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 7.3% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 5.5–9.5%), against 8.5% across West Virginia.
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 Brookhaven 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 Brookhaven.
Health estimates: CDC PLACES: Local Data for Better Health, 2025 release. The West Virginia 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.