Where Duck Key residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Duck Key, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Duck Key. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Duck Key
Cancer, heart disease and arthritis run high in Duck Key
1 in 7 adults have had cancer (14.8%), vs 9.1% across Florida. 1 in 10 adults have heart disease (9.6%), vs 7.5% across Florida. Arthritis is also above the state: 33.7%, vs 26.6% across Florida. In all, Duck Key runs above Florida on five of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 45% of residents are 65 or older (Florida 21%), and cancer, heart disease and arthritis are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Duck Key, and more people treating it
42.6% of adults have high blood pressure (Florida 36.6%), but 84.4% of them take medicine for it, vs 78.4% statewide. Checkups ↓
Duck Key keeps up with checkups
It beats Florida on four of five routine checkups and screenings, including yearly checkups (83.2% vs 78.4%) and dentist visits (65.1% vs 57.4%). 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 Duck Key’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Duck Key adults…
Duck Key runs below FL on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 5. Tap one to see it as people.
Duck Key is an older town: 45% of residents are 65 or older, vs 21% across Florida. Heart disease, arthritis and cancer rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Duck Key as about how healthy they are.
Keeping up with care
Share of Duck Key adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Florida.
Care in and near Duck Key
No hospital or community health center in Duck 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 Duck 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.
0.9 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
How Duck Key adults are doing
On 2 of 3 measures, Duck Key does better than 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.
9.7% of Duck Key adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15% across Florida.
Duck Key and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
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Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Duck Key adults live with a disability (Florida 31.3%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Duck Key
Why doesn’t Duck Key have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Duck Key.
What hospital is closest to Duck Key?
Fishermen's Community Hospital in Marathon, 12.4 miles in a straight line from Duck Key’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. It has no Medicare star rating.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Duck 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. 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.