Key West, FL health
Key West differs from Florida on 9 of 33 measures. It has fewer older adults who have lost all their teeth (10.1% vs 12.7%) and fewer uninsured adults (13% vs 15.9%). Where it trails the state: more binge drinkers (17.9% vs 14.6%).
CDC PLACES 2025 · adults 18+ · CDC's estimate for Key WestHow Key West compares with Florida
Each theme counts how many of its measures are better, worse or too close to call against the state. Tap one to jump to it.
Chronic conditions
Habits
Care & screenings
Mind & connection
Disability
Out of every 100 Key West adults…
Bars show Key West; the black tick is Florida. Tap a condition to see it as people.
Everyday habits, side by side with the state
FL 26.3%
FL 37.3%
FL 14.6%
FL 12.4%
Keeping up with care
Share of Key West adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Florida.
How Key West adults are doing
Living with a disability
of Key West adults live with a disability (Florida 31.3%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Black tick: Florida. Shown without a better/worse judgment.
Key West and the towns around it
Care nearby
Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas (a “population” designation covers specific residents, such as those with low incomes). Hospitals: Medicare overall star ratings, 1–5. Distances are straight-line from the center of Key West. Nearby towns are shaded from CDC's estimates for their ZIP codes, or CDC's own figure for cities and villages.
All 33 measures for Key West
| Measure | Key West | Margin | Florida | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chronic conditions | ||||
| High blood pressure | 34.8% | 30.8–38.6% | 36.6% | about the same |
| High cholesterol | 38.1% | 33.8–42.2% | 39% | about the same |
| Obesity | 26.1% | 20.4–32.1% | 31.9% | about the same |
| Arthritis | 24.7% | 21.7–27.6% | 26.6% | about the same |
| Depression | 16.7% | 14–19.5% | 17.1% | about the same |
| Lost all teeth (65+) | 10.1% | 8.2–12.2% | 12.7% | better |
| Asthma | 9.1% | 8–10.2% | 9.4% | about the same |
| Cancer (not skin) | 9% | 8.2–9.8% | 9.1% | about the same |
| Diabetes | 11.7% | 10.2–13.4% | 13.5% | better |
| COPD | 6.4% | 5.7–7.2% | 7.2% | about the same |
| Heart disease | 6.5% | 5.9–7.3% | 7.5% | better |
| Stroke | 3.2% | 3–3.5% | 3.8% | better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 12.4% | 10.6–14.3% | 12.4% | about the same |
| Binge drink | 17.9% | 14.8–21.2% | 14.6% | worse |
| Get no exercise | 22.4% | 18.9–26.1% | 26.3% | better |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 35.2% | 29.6–40.9% | 37.3% | about the same |
| Care & screenings | ||||
| Yearly checkup | 77.5% | 73.9–80.8% | 78.4% | about the same |
| Dentist visit | 61.6% | 58.2–65% | 57.4% | better |
| Cholesterol check | 87.8% | 86.2–89.2% | 87% | about the same |
| Colon screening | 66.9% | 62.2–71.2% | 65.7% | about the same |
| Mammogram | 74.2% | 66.7–80.6% | 76.1% | about the same |
| Taking BP meds | 77.2% | 74.1–80% | 78.4% | about the same |
| No health insurance | 13% | 11.2–14.7% | 15.9% | better |
| Mind & connection | ||||
| Frequent mental distress | 15.2% | 13.4–17.1% | 15.8% | about the same |
| Fair or poor health | 17.4% | 15.2–19.7% | 20.3% | better |
| Frequent physical distress | 13.3% | 11.8–15% | 14.3% | about the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 27.8% | 24.2–31.6% | 31.3% | |
| Walking or climbing stairs | 12.8% | 11.2–14.6% | 15.1% | |
| Thinking or memory | 12.5% | 11.1–14% | 13.7% | |
| Hearing | 6.8% | 6–7.5% | 7.6% | |
| Vision | 4.9% | 4.4–5.3% | 6% | |
| Dressing or bathing | 3.5% | 3.1–3.8% | 4.1% | |
| Errands alone | 6.9% | 6.1–7.7% | 8% | |
How CDC estimates town health
CDC PLACES: Local Data for Better Health, 2025 release. The Florida figure combines its counties, weighted by adult population.
Health estimates: CDC PLACES. Hospitals and star ratings: Medicare Care Compare (CMS). Health centers and shortage areas: HRSA. Town boundaries: U.S. Census Bureau.