Jones Family Historic District · Photo: National Park Service · Public domainAmong U.S. towns with similar household incomes, North Key Largo is healthier than 5%
North Key Largo differs from Florida on 22 of 31 measures CDC estimates: 14 better, 8 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for North Key Largo. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in North Key Largo
Cancer, heart disease and COPD run high in North Key Largo
1 in 6 adults have had cancer (17.6%), about twice the Florida rate. 1 in 8 adults have heart disease (13%), vs 7.5% across Florida. COPD is also above the state: 11.3%, vs 7.2% across Florida. In all, North Key Largo runs above Florida on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 60% of residents are 65 or older (Florida 21%), and cancer, heart disease and COPD are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
Against towns with similar incomes, North Key Largo’s lead shrinks
North Key Largo is healthier than 55% of U.S. towns, but 5% of the 2,768 towns with similar household incomes ($112K–$187K). Part of its edge is what towns with its incomes tend to have. Health Grade ↓
More high blood pressure in North Key Largo, and more people treating it
49.8% of adults have high blood pressure (Florida 36.6%), but 87.9% of them take medicine for it, vs 78.4% statewide. Checkups ↓
North Key Largo keeps up with checkups
It beats Florida on three of five routine checkups and screenings, including yearly checkups (85.8% vs 78.4%) and cholesterol checks (92.8% vs 87%). 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 North Key Largo’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C to A−.
What’s behind North Key Largo’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, North Key Largo is healthier than 54% of U.S. towns. Mental distress holds the grade up (fewer adults with frequent mental distress than 97% of U.S. towns); diabetes pulls it down (better than 6%).
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). North Key Largo’s median household income is $149,605; among the 2,768 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($112K–$187K), it’s healthier than 5%, less than its income alone would suggest.
Out of every 100 North Key Largo adults…
North Key Largo runs below FL on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 8. Tap one to see it as people.
North Key Largo is an older town: 60% of residents are 65 or older, vs 21% across Florida. Heart disease, COPD and arthritis rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in North Key Largo as about how healthy they are.
Keeping up with care
Share of North Key Largo adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Florida.
Care in and near North Key Largo
No hospital or community health center in North Key Largo 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 North Key Largo; ≈ 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.
7.6 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
How North Key Largo adults are doing
On 2 of 3 measures, North Key Largo does better than Florida.
A hello is a start.
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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.
10.5% of North Key Largo adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15% across Florida.
North Key Largo and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Key Largo | B− | 24.1% | 17.2% | 11.2% | CDC place |
| Key Largo | B | 26.7% | 13.9% | 12.7% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of North Key Largo adults live with a disability (Florida 31.3%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for North Key Largo
Share of adults, 39 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 31 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, North Key Largo is better than Florida on 14 and worse on 8; on the rest, the Florida figure falls inside North Key Largo’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | North Key Largo | FL | U.S. | vs FL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 20.9%16.9–25.5 | 20.3% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 16.7%14–19.6 | 14.3% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 12.2%10.4–14.2 | 15.8% | 15.9% | Better |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 24.1%18.7–29.9 | 31.9% | 32.9% | Better |
| Diabetes | 17.2%14.5–20.2 | 13.5% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 49.8%45.2–54.4 | 36.6% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 49.4%44.6–53.9 | 39% | 37.1% | Worse |
| Arthritis | 40.8%36.5–45.2 | 26.6% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 9.1%7.9–10.3 | 9.4% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 17.6%15.8–19.5 | 9.1% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 13%11–15.1 | 7.5% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 11.3%8.8–14.2 | 7.2% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 5.8%4.8–7 | 3.8% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 12.6%10.4–15.1 | 12.7% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 11.2%8.2–14.4 | 12.4% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 26.9%21.2–33.1 | 26.3% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 10.6%8.6–12.7 | 14.6% | 15.4% | Better |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 30.2%25.2–35.8 | 37.3% | 36% | Better |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 9.3%7.2–12 | 15.9% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 85.8%83.3–88.2 | 78.4% | 77.4% | Better |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 60.5%57.1–64 | 57.4% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 92.8%91.6–93.9 | 87% | 87.1% | Better |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 87.9%85.5–89.9 | 78.4% | 76.5% | Better |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 74.1%69.5–78.3 | 65.7% | 65.5% | Better |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 74.9%67.5–81.3 | 76.1% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 15.7%13.1–18.4 | 17.1% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 19%16.4–21.8 | 24.7% | 23.6% | Better |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 10.7%9.6–12 | 16.8% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 7.1%6.3–8.1 | 13.9% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 4.8%4.2–5.4 | 8.6% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 5.9%5.4–6.6 | 9.1% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 10.5%9.3–11.7 | 15% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 37.2%31.7–43.4 | 31.3% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 21.4%17.4–25.9 | 15.1% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 11.2%9.3–13.5 | 13.7% | 13.9% | Lower |
| Hearing difficulty | 13.4%11.5–15.5 | 7.6% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 6.3%5.1–7.7 | 6% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 8.7%7–10.6 | 8% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 4.6%3.7–5.7 | 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 North Key Largo
Is North Key Largo a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, North Key Largo is healthier than 54% of U.S. towns: ≈ B− for health. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in North Key Largo?
CDC estimates 24.1% of adults have obesity, likely between 18.7% and 29.9%, against 31.9% across Florida and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to North Key Largo?
Homestead Hospital in Homestead, 16.4 miles in a straight line from North Key Largo’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
How many people in North Key Largo have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 9.3% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 7.2–12%), 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 North Key Largo 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 North Key Largo.
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.