Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes, Stock Island is healthier than 76%
Stock Island differs from Florida on 9 of 31 measures CDC estimates: 5 better, 4 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Stock Island. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Stock Island
Stock Island is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, Stock Island is healthier than 56%. Against the 10,023 towns with similar household incomes ($49K–$82K), it’s healthier than 76%. Health Grade ↓
Dental care lags in Stock Island
51.8% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 57.4% across Florida. Among those 65 and older, 19% have lost all their teeth (Florida 12.7%). Checkups ↓
Cancer and heart disease are less common in Stock Island
Stock Island runs below Florida on five chronic conditions, most of all cancer (6.6% vs 9.1%), heart disease (5.9% vs 7.5%) and COPD (5.9% vs 7.2%). A young population is part of it: only 10% of residents are 65 or older (Florida 21%). Conditions ↓
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 Stock Island’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C− to A−.
What’s behind Stock Island’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Stock Island is healthier than 56% of U.S. towns, #324 of 636 in Florida. Obesity holds the grade up (fewer adults with obesity than 88% of U.S. towns); fair or poor health 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). Stock Island’s median household income is $65,515; among the 10,023 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($49K–$82K), it’s healthier than 76%, more than its income alone would suggest.
Keeping up with care
Share of Stock Island adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Florida.
Out of every 100 Stock Island adults…
Stock Island runs below FL on 5 of 12 conditions and above it on 1. Tap one to see it as people.
Only 10% of Stock Island residents are 65 or older, vs 21% across Florida. Heart disease, COPD and arthritis run low partly because the town is young.
Care in and near Stock Island
No hospital or community health center in Stock Island 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 Stock Island; ≈ 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.
1.5 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
How Stock Island adults are doing
About the same as Florida on each measure.
A hello is a start.
Groups are the easiest way in: a walking group, a book club, your street.
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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.
15% of Stock Island adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15% across Florida.
Stock Island and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stock Island | B | 28.5% | 12.7% | 13.5% | CDC place |
| Key West | A− | 26.1% | 11.7% | 12.4% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Stock Island adults live with a disability (Florida 31.3%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Stock Island
Share of adults, 39 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 31 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Stock Island is better than Florida on 5 and worse on 4; on the rest, the Florida figure falls inside Stock Island’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Stock Island | FL | U.S. | vs FL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 21.1%18.1–24.4 | 20.3% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 14.2%12.3–16.2 | 14.3% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 16.3%14.3–18.5 | 15.8% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 28.5%22.6–35.2 | 31.9% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 12.7%11–14.4 | 13.5% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 33.7%30–37.6 | 36.6% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 35.9%31.9–40 | 39% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 21.8%19.2–24.6 | 26.6% | 25.3% | Better |
| Asthma | 9.2%8.1–10.4 | 9.4% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 6.6%5.9–7.3 | 9.1% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 5.9%5.2–6.7 | 7.5% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 5.9%5–6.9 | 7.2% | 6.3% | Better |
| Stroke | 3.2%2.8–3.6 | 3.8% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 19%15.8–22.6 | 12.7% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 13.5%11.2–16.1 | 12.4% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 27%22.6–31.7 | 26.3% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 17.5%14.4–20.8 | 14.6% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 38.4%32.5–44.3 | 37.3% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 20%16.4–23.9 | 15.9% | 11% | Worse |
| Checkup in the past year | 75.7%71.9–79.1 | 78.4% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 51.8%48.2–55.2 | 57.4% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 85.4%83.2–87.2 | 87% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 74.8%71.6–77.7 | 78.4% | 76.5% | Worse |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 61.3%56.3–66 | 65.7% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 72.4%64.8–79.1 | 76.1% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 15.9%13.3–18.7 | 17.1% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 24.6%21.6–27.9 | 24.7% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 17.5%15.8–19.3 | 16.8% | 15% | About the same |
| Worried about keeping housing | 15.1%13.5–16.8 | 13.9% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 9.4%8.3–10.6 | 8.6% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 9.4%8.6–10.4 | 9.1% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 15%13.4–16.6 | 15% | 11.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 30.3%26.1–34.6 | 31.3% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 13.9%11.8–16.1 | 15.1% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 14.6%12.6–16.7 | 13.7% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 6.1%5.3–6.9 | 7.6% | 6.7% | Lower |
| Vision difficulty | 6.2%5.5–7.1 | 6% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 7.8%6.7–9 | 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 Stock Island
Is Stock Island a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Stock Island is healthier than 56% of U.S. towns: ≈ B for health, #324 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 Stock Island?
CDC estimates 28.5% of adults have obesity, likely between 22.6% and 35.2%, against 31.9% across Florida and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Stock Island?
Lower Keys Medical Center in Key West, 1.3 miles in a straight line from Stock Island’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
How many people in Stock Island have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 20% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 16.4–23.9%), 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 Stock Island 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 Stock Island.
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.