Where Matlacha residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Matlacha, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Matlacha. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Matlacha
Cancer, heart disease and COPD run high in Matlacha
1 in 6 adults have had cancer (16.3%), vs 9.1% across Florida. 1 in 8 adults have heart disease (12%), vs 7.5% across Florida. COPD is also above the state: 11.4%, vs 7.2% across Florida. In all, Matlacha runs above Florida on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 51% of residents are 65 or older (Florida 21%), and cancer, heart disease and COPD are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Matlacha, and more people treating it
49.2% of adults have high blood pressure (Florida 36.6%), but 85.8% of them take medicine for it, vs 78.4% statewide. Checkups ↓
Matlacha keeps up with checkups
It beats Florida on four of five routine checkups and screenings, including yearly checkups (85.3% vs 78.4%) and dentist visits (64.1% 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 Matlacha’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Matlacha adults…
Matlacha runs below FL on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 8. Tap one to see it as people.
Matlacha is an older town: 51% of residents are 65 or older, vs 21% across Florida. Heart disease, COPD and arthritis rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Matlacha as about how healthy they are.
Keeping up with care
Share of Matlacha adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Florida.
Care in and near Matlacha
No hospital or community health center in Matlacha 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 Matlacha; ≈ 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.
0.2 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
How Matlacha adults are doing
On 2 of 3 measures, Matlacha 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.
11.2% of Matlacha adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15% across Florida.
Matlacha 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 Matlacha adults live with a disability (Florida 31.3%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Matlacha
Why doesn’t Matlacha have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Matlacha.
What hospital is closest to Matlacha?
Cape Coral Hospital in Cape Coral, 8.4 miles in a straight line from Matlacha’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Matlacha?
2 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Cape Coral Pediatric Office in Cape Coral, 6.0 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Matlacha.
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.