Photo: Michael Rivera · CC BY-SA 4.0Where Lee residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Lee, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Lee. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Lee
COPD, stroke and depression run high in Lee
1 in 10 adults have COPD (10.5%), vs 7.2% across Florida. 1 in 22 adults have had a stroke (4.6%), vs 3.8% across Florida. Depression is also above the state: 20.7%, vs 17.1% across Florida. In all, Lee runs above Florida on five of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Dental care lags in Lee
51.5% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 57.4% across Florida. Among those 65 and older, 20.7% have lost all their teeth (Florida 12.7%). Checkups ↓
Smoking is more common in Lee
1 in 6 adults smoke cigarettes (17.5%), vs 12.4% 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 Lee’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Lee adults…
Lee runs above FL on 7 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Lee 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.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
Care in and near Lee
No hospital or community health center in Lee 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 Lee; ≈ 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 Lee adults are doing
On 2 of 3 measures, Lee runs above 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.
19.5% of Lee adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15% across Florida.
Lee 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 Lee adults live with a disability (Florida 31.3%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Lee
Why doesn’t Lee have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Lee.
What hospital is closest to Lee?
Madison County Memorial Hospital in Madison, 8.0 miles in a straight line from Lee’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. It has no Medicare star rating.
Where can I get low-cost care near Lee?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is North Florida Medical - Madison in Madison, 8.0 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Lee.
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.