Tween Waters Inn Historic District · Photo: Pietro · CC BY-SA 3.0Where Captiva residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Captiva, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Captiva. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Captiva
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Captiva
1 in 6 adults have COPD (17.2%), more than twice the Florida rate. 1 in 6 adults have heart disease (17.7%), more than twice the Florida rate. Stroke is also above the state: 8.1%, vs 3.8% across Florida. In all, Captiva runs above Florida on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Captiva, and more people treating it
56.6% of adults have high blood pressure (Florida 36.6%), but 88.1% of them take medicine for it, vs 78.4% statewide. Checkups ↓
In Captiva, insurance isn’t the gap
Only 11.5% of working-age adults are uninsured (Florida 15.9%), yet 28.7% say their health is fair or poor, vs 20.3% across the state. 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 Captiva’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Captiva adults…
Captiva runs above FL on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Captiva adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Florida.
Care in and near Captiva
No hospital or community health center in Captiva 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 Captiva; ≈ 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 Florida
Share of adults, with the Florida figure marked.
0.7 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
How Captiva adults are doing
On 1 of 3 measures, Captiva 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.
21.9% of Captiva adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15% across Florida.
Captiva and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sanibel | A− | 24.6% | 14.5% | 7% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Captiva adults live with a disability (Florida 31.3%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Captiva
Why doesn’t Captiva have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Captiva.
What hospital is closest to Captiva?
Cape Coral Hospital in Cape Coral, 18.0 miles in a straight line from Captiva’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Captiva.
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.