Bay City Walking Dredge · Photo: Ebyabe · CC BY-SA 3.0Where Goodland residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Goodland, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Goodland. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Goodland
Cancer and arthritis run high in Goodland
1 in 6 adults have had cancer (15.4%), vs 9.1% across Florida. 1 in 3 adults have arthritis (32.9%), vs 26.6% across Florida. Conditions ↓
Goodland keeps up with checkups
It beats Florida on four of five routine checkups and screenings, including yearly checkups (82.6% vs 78.4%) and dentist visits (68.2% vs 57.4%). Checkups ↓
Goodland is an active town
Only 17.9% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 26.3% across Florida. 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 Florida figure falls outside Goodland’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Goodland adults…
Goodland runs below FL on 2 of 12 conditions and above it on 3. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Goodland 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.
0.3 miles of trails across 4 parks and preserves
Care in and near Goodland
No hospital or community health center in Goodland 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 Goodland; ≈ 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 Goodland adults are doing
On 2 of 3 measures, Goodland 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.
8.8% of Goodland adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15% across Florida.
Goodland and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marco Island | A− | 23.5% | 13.6% | 8% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Goodland adults live with a disability (Florida 31.3%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Goodland
Why doesn’t Goodland have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Goodland.
What hospital is closest to Goodland?
Naples Community Hospital in Naples, 18.2 miles in a straight line from Goodland’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 Goodland.
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.