
Sanibel at a glance
What makes Sanibel different: Sanibel is a barrier-island city famed for shelling and the J.N. 'Ding' Darling National Wildlife Refuge; it took a direct hit from Category 4 Hurricane Ian in September 2022, which severed the causeway and forced a multi-year rebuild of homes and businesses.
- Sanibel population
- 5,971
- Lee County Medicare
- 218,994
- MA penetration (county)
- 50%