On CDC estimates, Key Vista is healthier than 63% of U.S. towns
Key Vista differs from Florida on 10 of 31 measures CDC estimates: 7 better, 3 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Key Vista. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Key Vista
Cancer and arthritis run high in Key Vista
1 in 8 adults have had cancer (11.9%), vs 9.1% across Florida. 1 in 3 adults have arthritis (32%), vs 26.6% across Florida. Age is part of it: 30% of residents are 65 or older (Florida 21%), and cancer and arthritis are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
Fewer Key Vista adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing and utility bills all run below Florida. 1 in 7 adults worry about having enough food, vs 1 in 6 adults statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Nearly everyone in Key Vista is insured
Only 10.7% of adults 18–64 have no health insurance, vs 15.9% across Florida. 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 Key Vista’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C to A.
What’s behind Key Vista’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Key Vista is healthier than 63% of U.S. towns. Obesity holds the grade up (fewer adults with obesity than 83% of U.S. towns); diabetes pulls it down (better than 37%).
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). Key Vista’s median household income is $75,114; among the 10,845 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($56K–$94K), it’s healthier than 74%, about where its income would put it.
Out of every 100 Key Vista adults…
Key Vista runs above FL on 3 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Key Vista is an older town: 30% of residents are 65 or older, vs 21% across Florida. Arthritis and cancer rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Key Vista as about how healthy they are.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
12% of Key Vista adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15% across Florida.
Keeping up with care
Share of Key Vista adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Florida.
Care in and near Key Vista
No hospital or community health center in Key Vista 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 Key Vista; ≈ 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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How Key Vista adults are doing
About the same as Florida on each measure.
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Key Vista 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.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Key Vista adults live with a disability (Florida 31.3%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Key Vista
Share of adults, 39 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 31 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Key Vista is better than Florida on 7 and worse on 3; on the rest, the Florida figure falls inside Key Vista’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Key Vista | FL | U.S. | vs FL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 17.8%15–20.7 | 20.3% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 14.8%12.9–16.8 | 14.3% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 15.4%13.5–17.4 | 15.8% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 30.1%25–35.2 | 31.9% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 12.9%11.2–14.8 | 13.5% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 40.5%36.6–44.2 | 36.6% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 43.8%39.8–47.7 | 39% | 37.1% | Worse |
| Arthritis | 32%28.8–35.3 | 26.6% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 9.9%8.7–11.1 | 9.4% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 11.9%10.7–13.2 | 9.1% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 8.1%7.1–9.2 | 7.5% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 8.3%6.9–9.8 | 7.2% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 3.9%3.4–4.5 | 3.8% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 11.4%9.3–13.9 | 12.7% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 13%10.6–15.5 | 12.4% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 24.7%20.5–28.9 | 26.3% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 14.7%12.3–17.3 | 14.6% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 36.6%31.8–41.5 | 37.3% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 10.7%8.6–13.2 | 15.9% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 79.7%76.5–82.6 | 78.4% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 58.2%54.9–61.6 | 57.4% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 89.7%88.1–91.1 | 87% | 87.1% | Better |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 80.7%77.7–83.2 | 78.4% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 70.2%66–74.2 | 65.7% | 65.5% | Better |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 73.5%66.4–79.7 | 76.1% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 19%16.4–21.9 | 17.1% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 24.7%21.8–28.3 | 24.7% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 13.7%12.3–15.3 | 16.8% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 11.3%10–12.7 | 13.9% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 7.2%6.3–8.1 | 8.6% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 7.8%7.1–8.6 | 9.1% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 12%10.6–13.5 | 15% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 32.8%28.6–37.1 | 31.3% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 15.4%13–17.9 | 15.1% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 12.9%11.1–14.7 | 13.7% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 8.5%7.4–9.6 | 7.6% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 4.7%4.1–5.4 | 6% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 7.3%6.2–8.5 | 8% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.6%3.1–4.1 | 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 Key Vista
Is Key Vista a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Key Vista is healthier than 63% of U.S. towns: ≈ B for health. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 74%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Key Vista?
CDC estimates 30.1% of adults have obesity, likely between 25% and 35.2%, against 31.9% across Florida and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Key Vista?
Adventhealth North Pinellas in Tarpon Springs, 4.3 miles in a straight line from Key Vista’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
How many people in Key Vista have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 10.7% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 8.6–13.2%), 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 Key Vista 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 Key Vista.
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.