Stock Island, Florida
Stock Island is a community of 4,162 people in Monroe County, Florida.
Why visit Stock Island
Townapedia lists 7 museums and landmarks, 16 parks and trails, 27 places to eat, 16 places to stay and 4 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Regal Cinemas Key West 6, Smathers Beach, African Cemetery at Higgs Beach and Eduardo H. Gato House.
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 91°F; January lows average 66°F.
Weather in Stock Island
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Stock Island
Stock Island is a census-designated place (CDP) and unincorporated community on the island of the same name in Monroe County, Florida, United States. The population of the CDP was 4,722 at the 2020 census, up from 3,919 in 2010. It is located on the portion of the island south of US 1. It is supposedly named for the herds of livestock formerly kept there.
From the Wikipedia article Stock Island, Florida (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do4
Smathers Beach
Beach · 2.2 mi
Beach in Key West, Florida, United States
Museums and landmarks7
African Cemetery at Higgs Beach
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.1 mi
United States historic place
Eduardo H. Gato House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.2 mi
Historic home in Key West, Florida, USA
Martello Gallery-Key West Art and Historical Museum
Museum · National Register of Historic Places · 1.3 mi
Historic site in Key West, Florida, USA
West Martello Tower
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.1 mi
Historic fort in Key West, Florida, USA
Parks, trails and playgrounds16
Stock Island Yacht Club & Marina - Key West Harbour
Marina and boat launch · 0.8 mi
Key West Tropical Forest & Botanical Garden
Park · 0.8 mi
5210 College Road, Key West
4 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes27
El Mocho Restaurant
Restaurant · Cuban · 0.6 mi
5708 Maloney Avenue, Stock Island
Mo-Fr 06:00-21:00; Sa 06:00-14:00
15 more on the map.
Where to stay16
DoubleTree by Hilton Grand Key Resort
Motel and hotel · 0.8 mi
3990 South Roosevelt Boulevard, Key West
Fairfield Inn & Suites Key West at The Keys Collection
Motel and hotel · 0.9 mi
3852 North Roosevelt Boulevard, Key West
Churches and places of worship3
Shopping2
Gas and EV charging4
Schools, colleges and libraries17
Lower Keys Academic Connections For Excellence
School · 2.4 mi
2100 Flagler Ave, Key West
Healthcare2
Map of Stock Island
98 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 76°F | 66°F | 1.8 in |
| Feb | 77°F | 67°F | 1.5 in |
| Mar | 80°F | 69°F | 1.5 in |
| Apr | 83°F | 73°F | 2.1 in |
| May | 86°F | 76°F | 3.1 in |
| Jun | 89°F | 79°F | 4.2 in |
| Jul | 90°F | 81°F | 3.6 in |
| Aug | 91°F | 80°F | 5.4 in |
| Sep | 89°F | 79°F | 7.2 in |
| Oct | 86°F | 77°F | 5.7 in |
| Nov | 81°F | 72°F | 2.0 in |
| Dec | 78°F | 68°F | 2.2 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Key West Intl Ap Gsn Hcn 72201 (1 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
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)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Key West International Airport (EYW) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 1 miles away.
- Key West 2 mi west, about 4 min by car
- Big Coppitt Key 6 mi east, about 9 min by car
- Cudjoe Key 17 mi northeast, about 27 min by car
- Big Pine Key 25 mi east, about 40 min by car
- Marathon 46 mi east, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Key Colony Beach 46 mi east, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Duck Key 54 mi east, about 1 h 30 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- African Cemetery Key West, John Conway, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Eastmartellotower, Averette at en.wikipedia, CC BY 3.0
- Key West FL HD Gato Mercedes01, Ebyabe, CC BY-SA 3.0
- West Martello Tower Key West, Averette, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Early morning Smathers Beach Key West, Juliancolton, Public domain
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