Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes, Big Pine Key is healthier than 30%
Big Pine Key differs from Florida on 11 of 31 measures CDC estimates: 9 better, 2 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Big Pine Key. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Big Pine Key
Against towns with similar incomes, Big Pine Key’s lead shrinks
Big Pine Key is healthier than 60% of U.S. towns, but 30% of the 7,122 towns with similar household incomes ($83K–$138K). Part of its edge is what towns with its incomes tend to have. Health Grade ↓
Cancer and arthritis run high in Big Pine Key
1 in 9 adults have had cancer (11.7%), vs 9.1% across Florida. 1 in 3 adults have arthritis (30.9%), vs 26.6% across Florida. Conditions ↓
Fewer Big Pine Key adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below Florida. 1 in 8 adults worry about having enough food, vs 1 in 6 adults statewide. Everyday needs ↓
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 Pine Key’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C to A−.
What’s behind Big Pine Key’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Big Pine Key is healthier than 60% of U.S. towns, #286 of 636 in Florida. Obesity holds the grade up (fewer adults with obesity than 93% of U.S. towns); diabetes pulls it down (better than 28%).
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 Pine Key’s median household income is $110,134; among the 7,122 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($83K–$138K), it’s healthier than 30%, less than its income alone would suggest.
Out of every 100 Big Pine Key adults…
Big Pine Key runs below FL on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 2. Tap one to see it as people.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
11.4% of Big Pine Key adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15% across Florida.
Care in and near Big Pine Key
No hospital or community health center in Big Pine 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 Pine 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).
Everyday habits, side by side with Florida
Share of adults, with the Florida figure marked.
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Keeping up with care
Share of Big Pine Key adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Florida.
How Big Pine Key adults are doing
On 1 of 3 measures, Big Pine Key does better than Florida.
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Big Pine Key and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Big Pine Key | B | 26.4% | 13.6% | 14% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Big Pine Key adults live with a disability (Florida 31.3%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Big Pine 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 Pine Key is better than Florida on 9 and worse on 2; on the rest, the Florida figure falls inside Big Pine 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 Pine Key | FL | U.S. | vs FL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 18.9%16.1–22 | 20.3% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 15.4%13.5–17.5 | 14.3% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 15.2%13.5–17.1 | 15.8% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 26.4%20.9–32.6 | 31.9% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 13.6%11.8–15.6 | 13.5% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 39.8%35.7–43.9 | 36.6% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 42.8%38.5–47.3 | 39% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 30.9%27.5–34.4 | 26.6% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 9.6%8.4–10.8 | 9.4% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 11.7%10.6–12.9 | 9.1% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 8.5%7.5–9.5 | 7.5% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 8.6%7.2–10 | 7.2% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 4%3.6–4.5 | 3.8% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 10.1%8.2–12.2 | 12.7% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 14%11.7–16.7 | 12.4% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 23.7%19.5–28.1 | 26.3% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 16.3%13.4–19.5 | 14.6% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 34.6%29–40.3 | 37.3% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 11.6%9.6–14 | 15.9% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 79.7%76.3–82.8 | 78.4% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 61.4%57.9–64.9 | 57.4% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 89.7%88.1–91.1 | 87% | 87.1% | Better |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 81%77.9–83.7 | 78.4% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 69.2%64.6–73.5 | 65.7% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 69.5%61.2–76.9 | 76.1% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 17.7%14.9–20.7 | 17.1% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 21.1%18.3–24.2 | 24.7% | 23.6% | Better |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 12.4%11.1–13.8 | 16.8% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 10.1%9–11.4 | 13.9% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 6.6%5.8–7.5 | 8.6% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 7.1%6.4–7.9 | 9.1% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 11.4%10.2–12.8 | 15% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 30.9%26.7–35.3 | 31.3% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 15.7%13.3–18.2 | 15.1% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 12.7%11.1–14.6 | 13.7% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 8.5%7.5–9.6 | 7.6% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 5.1%4.5–5.8 | 6% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 7.6%6.5–8.7 | 8% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 4%3.5–4.6 | 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 Pine Key
Is Big Pine Key a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Big Pine Key is healthier than 60% of U.S. towns: ≈ B for health, #286 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 Pine Key?
CDC estimates 26.4% of adults have obesity, likely between 20.9% and 32.6%, against 31.9% across Florida and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Big Pine Key?
Fishermen's Community Hospital in Marathon, 16.9 miles in a straight line from Big Pine Key’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; it has no Medicare star rating.
How many people in Big Pine Key have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 11.6% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 9.6–14%), 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 Pine 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 Pine 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.