Photo: The Bushranger · CC BY-SA 4.0Where Capitola residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Capitola, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Capitola. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Capitola
Capitola keeps up with checkups
It beats Florida on three of five routine checkups and screenings, including dentist visits (68.5% vs 57.4%) and cholesterol checks (90.6% vs 87%). Checkups ↓
Capitola is an active town
Only 19.9% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 26.3% across Florida. Habits ↓
Nearly everyone in Capitola is insured
Only 7.7% of adults 18–64 have no health insurance, vs 15.9% across Florida. Checkups ↓
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 Florida figure falls outside Capitola’s likely range.
Keeping up with care
Share of Capitola adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Florida.
Everyday habits, side by side with Florida
Share of adults, with the Florida figure marked.
2.6 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
Out of every 100 Capitola adults…
Capitola runs below FL on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 1. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Capitola
No hospital or community health center in Capitola 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 Capitola; ≈ 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).
How Capitola adults are doing
On 1 of 3 measures, Capitola does better than Florida.
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.
7.4% of Capitola adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15% across Florida.
Capitola and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
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Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Capitola adults live with a disability (Florida 31.3%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Capitola
Why doesn’t Capitola have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Capitola.
What hospital is closest to Capitola?
HCA Florida Capital Hospital in Tallahassee, 9.3 miles in a straight line from Capitola’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Capitola.
Health estimates: CDC PLACES: Local Data for Better Health, 2025 release. The Florida 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.