Photo: LittleT889 · CC BY-SA 4.0Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes, Big Coppitt Key is healthier than 32%
Big Coppitt Key differs from Florida on 4 of 31 measures CDC estimates: 3 better, 1 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Big Coppitt Key. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Big Coppitt Key
Binge drinking is the habit Big Coppitt Key doesn’t win on
17.8% of adults binge drink, vs 14.6% across Florida. Smoking and exercise are about at the state’s level. Habits ↓
Against towns with similar incomes, Big Coppitt Key’s lead shrinks
Big Coppitt Key is healthier than 57% of U.S. towns, but 32% of the 7,824 towns with similar household incomes ($79K–$131K). Part of its edge is what towns with its incomes tend to have. Health Grade ↓
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 Big Coppitt Key’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C− to A−.
What’s behind Big Coppitt Key’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Big Coppitt Key is healthier than 57% of U.S. towns, #310 of 636 in Florida. Obesity holds the grade up (fewer adults with obesity than 91% of U.S. towns); physical distress pulls it down (better than 39%).
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). Big Coppitt Key’s median household income is $105,139; among the 7,824 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($79K–$131K), it’s healthier than 32%, less than its income alone would suggest.
Everyday habits, side by side with Florida
Share of adults, with the Florida figure marked.
0.5 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
Out of every 100 Big Coppitt Key adults…
On every condition, Big Coppitt Key is about the same as Florida. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Big Coppitt Key
No hospital or community health center in Big Coppitt Key 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 Big Coppitt Key; ≈ 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).
Keeping up with care
Share of Big Coppitt Key adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Florida.
How Big Coppitt Key adults are doing
About the same as Florida on each measure.
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Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
12.9% of Big Coppitt Key adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15% across Florida.
Big Coppitt Key and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Big Coppitt Key | B | 27.5% | 12.6% | 14.5% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Big Coppitt Key adults live with a disability (Florida 31.3%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Big Coppitt Key
Share of adults, 39 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 31 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Big Coppitt Key is better than Florida on 3 and worse on 1; on the rest, the Florida figure falls inside Big Coppitt Key’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Big Coppitt Key | FL | U.S. | vs FL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 19.4%16.7–22.5 | 20.3% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 14.8%12.8–16.8 | 14.3% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 16.6%14.6–18.7 | 15.8% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 27.5%21.7–33.6 | 31.9% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 12.6%10.9–14.4 | 13.5% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 35.8%31.9–39.6 | 36.6% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 38.7%34.5–42.8 | 39% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 25.8%22.8–28.8 | 26.6% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 9.4%8.3–10.6 | 9.4% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 8.9%8–9.8 | 9.1% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 7.1%6.2–8 | 7.5% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 7.4%6.3–8.7 | 7.2% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 3.5%3.1–3.9 | 3.8% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 12.6%10.3–15.2 | 12.7% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 14.5%11.9–17.3 | 12.4% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 24.8%20.5–29.2 | 26.3% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 17.8%14.7–21.1 | 14.6% | 15.4% | Worse |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 36.5%30.9–42.5 | 37.3% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 14.7%12.3–17.5 | 15.9% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 76.9%73.2–80.3 | 78.4% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 58.2%54.7–61.8 | 57.4% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 86.7%84.8–88.5 | 87% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 77.2%74–80 | 78.4% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 66.6%61.7–71.2 | 65.7% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 73.1%65.5–79.9 | 76.1% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 17.8%15–20.6 | 17.1% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 22.7%19.8–26 | 24.7% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 14.1%12.6–15.7 | 16.8% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 12.2%10.9–13.8 | 13.9% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 7.8%6.9–8.9 | 8.6% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 8%7.3–8.9 | 9.1% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 12.9%11.6–14.6 | 15% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 30.3%26.1–34.7 | 31.3% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 14.2%12.1–16.4 | 15.1% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 14%12.1–16 | 13.7% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 7.3%6.5–8.2 | 7.6% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 5.4%4.8–6.1 | 6% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 7.7%6.7–8.9 | 8% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.9%3.4–4.5 | 4.1% | 3.8% | About the same |
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 Big Coppitt Key
Is Big Coppitt Key a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Big Coppitt Key is healthier than 57% of U.S. towns: ≈ B for health, #310 of 636 in Florida. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Big Coppitt Key?
CDC estimates 27.5% of adults have obesity, likely between 21.7% and 33.6%, against 31.9% across Florida and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Big Coppitt Key?
Lower Keys Medical Center in Key West, 5.7 miles in a straight line from Big Coppitt Key’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
How many people in Big Coppitt Key have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 14.7% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 12.3–17.5%), 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 Big Coppitt Key more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C− to A−.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Big Coppitt Key.
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.