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Big Pine Key, Florida

Big Pine Key is a community of 4,258 people in Monroe County, Florida.

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Population4,258 -13.0% since 2019
CountyMonroe County
Elevation3 ft 1 m
Land area10.2 sq mi
ZIP code33043
Nearest airportFlorida Keys Marathon International Airport (MTH) 20 mi

Why visit Big Pine Key

Townapedia lists 1 museum or landmark, 4 parks and trails, 9 places to eat and 4 places to stay in and around town.

Highlights include Pine Channel Nature Park.

July is the warmest month, with average highs of 90°F; January lows average 64°F.

About Big Pine Key

Big Pine Key is a census-designated place and unincorporated community in Monroe County, Florida, United States, on an island of the same name in the Florida Keys. As of the 2020 census, the town had a total population of 4,521.

From the Wikipedia article Big Pine Key, Florida (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Museums and landmarks1

Key Deer Refuge Visitor Center

Museum · 1.0 mi

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Parks, trails and playgrounds4

Pine Channel Nature Park

Park · 1.2 mi

29550 Overseas Highway, Big Pine Key

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Big Pine Key Park

Park · 1.1 mi

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Coupon Bight Aquatic Preserve

Park · 2.8 mi

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Old Wooden Bridge Guest Cottages & Marina LLC

Marina and boat launch · 1.2 mi

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Restaurants and cafes9

Kiki's Sandbar & Grille

Bar and pub · 1.9 mi

183 Barry Ave, Little Torch Key

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No Name Pub

Restaurant · Pizza · 1.1 mi

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Big Pine Restaurant

Restaurant · 1.0 mi

29943 Overseas Highway, Big Pine Key

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China Garden

Restaurant · Chinese · 1.0 mi

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Bagel Barn

Restaurant · 1.0 mi

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PizzaWorks

Restaurant · 0.9 mi

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Springer's Bar & Grill

Bar and pub · 1.6 mi

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The Cracked Egg

Restaurant · 1.3 mi

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Quik Chik (inside Dion's)

Fast food · 1.4 mi

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Where to stay4

Royal Palm RV Park

Campground · 1.1 mi

This is a retirement park: adults only and no pets.

163 Cunningham Lane, Big Pine Key

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Parmer's Resort

Motel and hotel · 1.8 mi

565 Barry Avenue, Little Torch Key

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Seahorse RV Park

Campground · 1.2 mi

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Big Pine Motel

Motel and hotel · 1.2 mi

30725 Overseas Highway, Big Pine Key

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Churches and places of worship9

Shopping2

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Gas and EV charging2

Schools, colleges and libraries2

  • Big Pine Academy

    School · 1.1 mi

    30220 Overseas Hwy, Big Pine Key

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  • Monroe County Public Library System Big Pine Key Branch

    Library · 1.0 mi

    213 Key Deer Boulevard, Big Pine Key

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Healthcare2

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Map of Big Pine Key

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Climate by month

60°80°January: 1.9 in of rainFebruary: 2.1 in of rainMarch: 1.7 in of rainApril: 2.4 in of rainMay: 3.8 in of rainJune: 5.7 in of rainJuly: 4.8 in of rainAugust: 5.7 in of rainSeptember: 7.5 in of rainOctober: 6.2 in of rainNovember: 2.2 in of rainDecember: 2.1 in of rainJanuary: 74°FFebruary: 76°FMarch: 78°FApril: 82°FMay: 85°FJune: 88°FJuly: 90°FAugust: 90°FSeptember: 88°FOctober: 84°FNovember: 79°FDecember: 76°FJanuary: 64°FFebruary: 65°FMarch: 68°FApril: 72°FMay: 75°FJune: 78°FJuly: 79°FAugust: 79°FSeptember: 78°FOctober: 76°FNovember: 70°FDecember: 67°FJFMAMJJASOND
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Monthly table
MonthHighLowRain
Jan74°F64°F1.9 in
Feb76°F65°F2.1 in
Mar78°F68°F1.7 in
Apr82°F72°F2.4 in
May85°F75°F3.8 in
Jun88°F78°F5.7 in
Jul90°F79°F4.8 in
Aug90°F79°F5.7 in
Sep88°F78°F7.5 in
Oct84°F76°F6.2 in
Nov79°F70°F2.2 in
Dec76°F67°F2.1 in

U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Bahia Honda Sp (6 mi away), NOAA NCEI.

People and cost of living

$110,134median household income
$637,000median home value
$1,724median monthly rent
52.9median age
30.5%of adults have a bachelor's degree or higher
88.3%of homes are owner-occupied
31.5 minaverage commute
Age of residents
Under 1814%18 to 3414%35 to 6446%65 and over25%

American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.

Disaster history

Monroe County has had 31 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.

  • 2024-10-11: Hurricane Milton (Hurricane)
  • 2024-10-07: Hurricane Milton (Hurricane)
  • 2024-09-28: Hurricane Helene (Hurricane)
  • 2024-09-24: Tropical Storm Helene (Tropical Storm)
  • 2024-08-10: Hurricane Debby (Tropical Storm)
  • 2024-08-03: Tropical Storm Debby (Tropical Storm)

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Getting there and nearby towns

Florida Keys Marathon International Airport (MTH) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 20 miles away.

  • Cudjoe Key 9 mi west, about 14 min by car
  • Big Coppitt Key 20 mi west, about 32 min by car
  • Marathon 21 mi east, about 34 min by car
  • Key Colony Beach 22 mi east, about 35 min by car
  • Stock Island 25 mi west, about 40 min by car
  • Key West 27 mi west, about 44 min by car
  • Duck Key 29 mi east, about 47 min by car
  • Islamorada, Village of Islands 56 mi east, about 1 h 30 min by car

Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.

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