Clarence L. Babcock House · Photo: Ebyabe · CC BY-SA 3.0Where Solana residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Solana, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Solana. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Solana
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Solana
1 in 7 adults have COPD (13.5%), about twice the Florida rate. 1 in 8 adults have heart disease (12.5%), vs 7.5% across Florida. Stroke is also above the state: 6%, vs 3.8% across Florida. In all, Solana runs above Florida on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Smoking is more common in Solana
1 in 5 adults smoke cigarettes (20.1%), vs 12.4% across Florida. Habits ↓
Dental care lags in Solana
50.3% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 57.4% across Florida. Among those 65 and older, 21.3% have lost all their teeth (Florida 12.7%). 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 Solana’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Solana adults…
Solana runs above FL on 9 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.
0.9 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
Keeping up with care
Share of Solana adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Florida.
Care in and near Solana
No hospital or community health center in Solana 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 Solana; ≈ 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 Solana adults are doing
On 1 of 3 measures, Solana runs above 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.
20.6% of Solana adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15% across Florida.
Solana 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Punta Gorda | B+ | 28.4% | 16.4% | 10.1% | CDC place |
| Cleveland | B | 29.4% | 14.5% | 12.4% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Solana adults live with a disability (Florida 31.3%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Solana
Why doesn’t Solana have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Solana.
What hospital is closest to Solana?
HCA Florida Fawcett Hospital in Port Charlotte, 5.4 miles in a straight line from Solana’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 Solana?
2 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Port Charlotte Pediatric & Dental Office in Punta Gorda, 3.0 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Solana.
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.