Photo: Wknight94 talk · CC BY-SA 3.0Where Pine Island residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Pine Island, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Pine Island. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Pine Island
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Pine Island
1 in 6 adults have COPD (15.5%), about twice the Florida rate. 1 in 7 adults have heart disease (14.8%), about twice the Florida rate. Stroke is also above the state: 6.8%, vs 3.8% across Florida. In all, Pine Island runs above Florida on nine of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Smoking is more common in Pine Island
1 in 5 adults smoke cigarettes (19.9%), vs 12.4% across Florida. Habits ↓
More high blood pressure in Pine Island, and more people treating it
51% of adults have high blood pressure (Florida 36.6%), but 84.8% of them take medicine for it, vs 78.4% statewide. 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’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Pine Island adults…
Pine Island runs above FL on 10 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
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.
Keeping up with care
Share of Pine Island adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Florida.
Care in and near Pine Island
No hospital or community health center in Pine Island 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; ≈ 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 Pine Island 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.
17.4% of Pine Island adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15% across Florida.
Pine Island 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 Pine Island adults live with a disability (Florida 31.3%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Pine Island
Why doesn’t Pine Island have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Pine Island.
What hospital is closest to Pine Island?
HCA Florida Oak Hill Hospital in Brooksville, 7.8 miles in a straight line from Pine Island’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 1 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Pine Island?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Spring Hill Family Health Center in Spring Hill, 6.8 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Pine Island.
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.