Photo: Spaluch1 · CC BY-SA 4.0Where Chokoloskee residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Chokoloskee, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Chokoloskee. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Chokoloskee
Cancer, heart disease and arthritis run high in Chokoloskee
1 in 7 adults have had cancer (15.2%), vs 9.1% across Florida. 1 in 10 adults have heart disease (10.1%), vs 7.5% across Florida. Arthritis is also above the state: 35.1%, vs 26.6% across Florida. In all, Chokoloskee runs above Florida on five of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
The nearest ER is 36 miles from Chokoloskee
The closest emergency room is Naples Community Hospital in Naples, 35.8 miles away in a straight line. For everyday care, Collier Health Services is closer (28.4 mi) and charges on a sliding scale. Getting care ↓
More high blood pressure in Chokoloskee, and more people treating it
41.8% of adults have high blood pressure (Florida 36.6%), but 84.5% of them take medicine for it, vs 78.4% statewide. Checkups ↓
Chokoloskee keeps up with checkups
It beats Florida on four of five routine checkups and screenings, including yearly checkups (81.4% vs 78.4%) and dentist visits (66.4% vs 57.4%). 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 Chokoloskee’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Chokoloskee adults…
Chokoloskee runs below FL on 2 of 12 conditions and above it on 7. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Chokoloskee
No hospital or community health center in Chokoloskee 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 Chokoloskee; ≈ 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 Chokoloskee 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.
0.1 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
How Chokoloskee adults are doing
On 1 of 3 measures, Chokoloskee 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.
6.3% of Chokoloskee adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15% across Florida.
Chokoloskee and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
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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 Chokoloskee adults live with a disability (Florida 31.3%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Chokoloskee
Why doesn’t Chokoloskee have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Chokoloskee.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Chokoloskee.
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.