Photo: Ebyabe · CC BY-SA 3.0Where Micanopy residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Micanopy, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Micanopy. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Micanopy
COPD, cancer and arthritis run high in Micanopy
1 in 11 adults have COPD (9.3%), vs 7.2% across Florida. 1 in 9 adults have had cancer (11.5%), vs 9.1% across Florida. Arthritis is also above the state: 32.4%, vs 26.6% across Florida. In all, Micanopy runs above Florida on four of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Micanopy, and more people treating it
40.6% of adults have high blood pressure (Florida 36.6%), but 81.4% of them take medicine for it, vs 78.4% statewide. Checkups ↓
Nearly everyone in Micanopy is insured
Only 11.1% of adults 18–64 have no health insurance, vs 15.9% across Florida. 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 Micanopy’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Micanopy adults…
Micanopy runs above FL on 6 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Micanopy adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Florida.
Care in and near Micanopy
No hospital or community health center in Micanopy 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 Micanopy; ≈ 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 Micanopy 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.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
16.4% of Micanopy adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15% across Florida.
Micanopy 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 Micanopy adults live with a disability (Florida 31.3%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Micanopy
Why doesn’t Micanopy have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Micanopy.
What hospital is closest to Micanopy?
Uf Health Shands Hospital in Gainesville, 9.9 miles in a straight line from Micanopy’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 5 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Micanopy.
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.