Where Pineland residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Pineland, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Pineland. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Pineland
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Pineland
1 in 6 adults have COPD (15.4%), about twice the Florida rate. 1 in 6 adults have heart disease (15.5%), about twice the Florida rate. Stroke is also above the state: 7.1%, vs 3.8% across Florida. In all, Pineland runs above Florida on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 36% of residents are 65 or older (Florida 21%), and COPD, heart disease and stroke are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Pineland, and more people treating it
52.5% of adults have high blood pressure (Florida 36.6%), but 86.2% of them take medicine for it, vs 78.4% statewide. Checkups ↓
In Pineland, insurance isn’t the gap
Only 13.9% of working-age adults are uninsured (Florida 15.9%), yet 27.2% say their health is fair or poor, vs 20.3% across the state. 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 Pineland’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Pineland adults…
Pineland runs above FL on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Pineland is an older town: 36% 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 Pineland as about how healthy they are.
Keeping up with care
Share of Pineland adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Florida.
Care in and near Pineland
No hospital or community health center in Pineland 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 Pineland; ≈ 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.
0.7 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
How Pineland 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.
15.4% of Pineland adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15% across Florida.
Pineland and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bokeelia | C+ | 32.3% | 18.7% | 14.3% | CDC place |
| Pine Island Center | C+ | 31.1% | 16.5% | 14.2% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Pineland adults live with a disability (Florida 31.3%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Pineland
Why doesn’t Pineland have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Pineland.
What hospital is closest to Pineland?
Cape Coral Hospital in Cape Coral, 12.9 miles in a straight line from Pineland’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Pineland.
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.