Old Collier County Courthouse · Photo: Ebyabe · CC BY-SA 3.0Where Everglades residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Everglades, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Everglades. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Everglades
The nearest ER is 33 miles from Everglades
The closest emergency room is Naples Community Hospital in Naples, 32.6 miles away in a straight line. For everyday care, Collier Health Services is closer (25.1 mi) and charges on a sliding scale. Getting care ↓
Cancer and arthritis run high in Everglades
1 in 8 adults have had cancer (12.8%), vs 9.1% across Florida. 1 in 3 adults have arthritis (31.5%), vs 26.6% across Florida. Conditions ↓
Everglades keeps up with checkups
It beats Florida on three of five routine checkups and screenings, including dentist visits (65.2% vs 57.4%) and cholesterol checks (89.9% vs 87%). Checkups ↓
Fewer Everglades adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below Florida. 1 in 11 adults worry about having enough food, vs 1 in 6 adults statewide. Everyday needs ↓
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 Everglades’ likely range.
Care in and near Everglades
No hospital or community health center in Everglades 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 Everglades; ≈ 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).
Out of every 100 Everglades adults…
Everglades runs below FL on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 2. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Everglades adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Florida.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
6.8% of Everglades adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15% across Florida.
Everyday habits, side by side with Florida
Share of adults, with the Florida figure marked.
0.3 miles of trails across 3 parks and preserves
How Everglades adults are doing
About the same as Florida on each measure.
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.
Everglades and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plantation Island | — | — | — | — |
Plantation Island: fewer than 1,000 residents. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Everglades adults live with a disability (Florida 31.3%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Everglades
Why doesn’t Everglades have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Everglades.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Everglades.
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.