Punta Gorda Fish Company Ice House · Photo: Ebyabe · CC BY-SA 3.0On CDC estimates, Pine Island Center is healthier than 44% of U.S. towns
Pine Island Center differs from Florida on 20 of 31 measures CDC estimates: 11 better, 9 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Pine Island Center. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Pine Island Center
COPD, cancer and heart disease run high in Pine Island Center
1 in 9 adults have COPD (11%), vs 7.2% across Florida. 1 in 7 adults have had cancer (13.9%), vs 9.1% across Florida. Heart disease is also above the state: 10.9%, vs 7.5% across Florida. In all, Pine Island Center runs above Florida on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 35% of residents are 65 or older (Florida 21%), and COPD, cancer and heart disease are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Pine Island Center, and more people treating it
44.4% of adults have high blood pressure (Florida 36.6%), but 83.4% of them take medicine for it, vs 78.4% statewide. Checkups ↓
Pine Island Center keeps up with checkups
It beats Florida on three of five routine checkups and screenings, including yearly checkups (82.5% vs 78.4%) and dentist visits (62.1% 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 Pine Island Center’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C− to B+.
What’s behind Pine Island Center’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Pine Island Center is healthier than 44% of U.S. towns. Mental distress holds the grade up (fewer adults with frequent mental distress than 81% of U.S. towns); diabetes pulls it down (better than 8%).
Health estimates follow income closely across the country: towns with higher household incomes usually score higher (a correlation of 0.77 across 21,157 graded towns). Pine Island Center’s median household income is $68,173; among the 10,341 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($51K–$85K), it’s healthier than 57%, about where its income would put it.
Where Pine Island Center compares well: checkup in the past year, 82.5% (U.S. 77.4%); cholesterol check in 5 years, 90.1% (U.S. 87.1%); taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure), 83.4% (U.S. 76.5%).
Out of every 100 Pine Island Center adults…
Pine Island Center runs above FL on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Pine Island Center is an older town: 35% 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 Pine Island Center as about how healthy they are.
Keeping up with care
Share of Pine Island Center adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Florida.
Care in and near Pine Island Center
No hospital or community health center in Pine Island Center 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 Pine Island Center; ≈ 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.
1.5 miles of trails across 3 parks and preserves
How Pine Island Center adults are doing
On 1 of 3 measures, Pine Island Center 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.
12.2% of Pine Island Center adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15% across Florida.
Pine Island Center and the towns around it
Pine Island Center’s Health Grade ranks 2nd of 3 graded towns around it.
Nearby towns are shaded from CDC’s estimates for their ZIP codes, or CDC’s own figure for cities and villages.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pine Island Center | C+ | 31.1% | 16.5% | 14.2% | CDC place |
| Bokeelia | C+ | 32.3% | 18.7% | 14.3% | CDC place |
| Pineland | — | — | — | — | |
| St. James City | B | 28.1% | 17.1% | 11.3% | CDC place |
Pineland: 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 Pine Island Center adults live with a disability (Florida 31.3%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Pine Island Center
Share of adults, 39 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 31 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Pine Island Center is better than Florida on 11 and worse on 9; on the rest, the Florida figure falls inside Pine Island Center’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Pine Island Center | FL | U.S. | vs FL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 21.4%18–25 | 20.3% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 16.6%14.3–18.9 | 14.3% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 15%13.1–17.1 | 15.8% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 31.1%26.2–36.4 | 31.9% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 16.5%14.3–18.8 | 13.5% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 44.4%40.6–48.2 | 36.6% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 45.1%41.4–49 | 39% | 37.1% | Worse |
| Arthritis | 36.8%33.4–40.2 | 26.6% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 9.8%8.7–11 | 9.4% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 13.9%12.6–15.2 | 9.1% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 10.9%9.5–12.3 | 7.5% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 11%9.1–13.1 | 7.2% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 5.2%4.5–5.8 | 3.8% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 20.3%16.9–23.9 | 12.7% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 14.2%11.4–17.1 | 12.4% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 27.3%22.8–31.9 | 26.3% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 12.7%10.7–15.1 | 14.6% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 31.8%27.4–36.5 | 37.3% | 36% | Better |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 11.1%9–13.6 | 15.9% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 82.5%79.9–85 | 78.4% | 77.4% | Better |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 62.1%58.8–65.2 | 57.4% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 90.1%88.7–91.4 | 87% | 87.1% | Better |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 83.4%80.9–85.7 | 78.4% | 76.5% | Better |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 69.7%65.1–73.9 | 65.7% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 71.1%63.8–77.7 | 76.1% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 18.6%16–21.4 | 17.1% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 20.7%17.8–23.7 | 24.7% | 23.6% | Better |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 12.4%11–13.8 | 16.8% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 9.3%8.2–10.5 | 13.9% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 6.1%5.3–6.9 | 8.6% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 6.9%6.3–7.6 | 9.1% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 12.2%10.8–13.6 | 15% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 34.8%30.2–39.2 | 31.3% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 19%16–22 | 15.1% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 13.3%11.3–15.5 | 13.7% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 10.6%9.3–12 | 7.6% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 6.3%5.4–7.3 | 6% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 9.2%7.8–10.8 | 8% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 4.9%4.2–5.8 | 4.1% | 3.8% | Higher |
Each figure is the share of adults 18+ unless the label says otherwise; small numbers after it are CDC’s likely range (95% interval). “About the same” means the Florida figure falls inside that range.
Questions about health in Pine Island Center
Is Pine Island Center a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Pine Island Center is healthier than 44% of U.S. towns: C+ for health. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 57%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Pine Island Center?
CDC estimates 31.1% of adults have obesity, likely between 26.2% and 36.4%, against 31.9% across Florida and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Pine Island Center?
Cape Coral Hospital in Cape Coral, 11.6 miles in a straight line from Pine Island Center’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in Pine Island Center have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 11.1% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 9–13.6%), against 15.9% across Florida.
How accurate are these numbers?
They’re modeled estimates: CDC applies national survey answers to each area’s age, sex, race and education mix, so they describe who lives in Pine Island Center more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C− to B+.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Pine Island Center.
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. The Health Grade is our own summary of CDC’s estimates, not an official rating. 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.