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23874

in Newsoms, VirginiaPopulation 673

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50.36/ 100

Ranked #15,752 of 32,066 US ZIPs (top 49%)

Ranked #454 of 873 Virginia ZIPs (bottom 48%)

Ranks are modeled estimates — ZIPs a few hundred places apart are effectively tied.

Robust across all 9 health domains

What defines this ZIP

Metrics where this ZIP sits in the tails of the national distribution — the ones that most set it apart. Select any tile for its definition and methodology.

PFAS in drinking water

7.9%

in the bottom 4.8% nationally

Lower is healthier

ST4th
US5th
Definition & source ›

The modeled probability that PFAS “forever chemicals” would be detected in untreated groundwater in this area, the source private wells draw on.

A modeled likelihood for untreated groundwater, the source drawn on by private wells, which are federally unregulated. It is not a measurement of treated water delivered by a public system, and it is not a test of any individual well.

Full methodology ›

Arsenic in groundwater

1.3%

in the bottom 7.7% nationally

Lower is healthier

ST6th
US8th
Definition & source ›

The modeled probability that untreated groundwater in this area — the source private wells draw on — exceeds the federal arsenic limit of 10 micrograms per liter.

A modeled likelihood for untreated groundwater, the source drawn on by private wells, which are federally unregulated. It is not a measurement of treated water delivered by a public system, and it is not a test of any individual well.

Full methodology ›

Radon

0.9 pCi/L

in the bottom 13.8% nationally

Lower is healthier

ST4th
US14th
Definition & source ›

The modeled typical indoor radon level for this area, in picocuries per liter — the EPA recommends fixing a home at 4 pCi/L or above.

Modeled from indoor-radon measurements. In Alaska and Hawaii, where those measurements are not published, a US Geological Survey geologic radon-potential category stands in — a coarser input, disclosed rather than hidden.

Full methodology ›

Humid extreme heat

100.4 days/year

in the top 23% nationally

Lower is healthier

ST97th
US77th
Definition & source ›

The average number of days per year when modeled heat stress — temperature, humidity, sun, and wind combined — reaches levels hard on the body outdoors.

Full methodology ›

Energy-cost burden

4.4%

in the top 19% nationally

Lower is healthier

ST91st
US81st
Definition & source ›

The modeled share of household income spent on home energy bills — electricity, gas, and heating fuels.

A modeled share of household income spent on home energy. Estimates that hit the model’s 100% ceiling are suppressed rather than published, because at that point the figure reflects the model’s limit rather than a measured burden.

Full methodology ›

Dry extreme heat

8.8 days/year

in the top 38% nationally

Lower is healthier

ST97th
US62nd
Definition & source ›

The average number of days per year with a modeled daily high of at least 95 °F.

Full methodology ›

The read

Overall, Newsoms, Virginia (ZIP 23874) lands in the top 49% healthiest ZIPs nationally (15,752nd) and the bottom 48% of Virginia (454th).

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The measures that set this area apart are worth putting up front: modeled pfas lies in the bottom 4.8% nationally, and arsenic lands in the bottom 7.7% nationally. Crowded housing sits at the national minimum, shared with about 29% of ZIPs. Modeled radon is in the bottom 13.8% nationally, expected annual loss settles in the bottom 18% nationally, and binge drinking resides in the bottom 20% nationally. Set against that, recreation registers at the national minimum, shared with about 35% of ZIPs. Physicians rests at the national minimum, shared with about 38% of ZIPs. Childcare stands at the national minimum, shared with about 42% of ZIPs. Modeled high blood pressure lies in the top 20% nationally.

A note on the terms: pfas is the man-made "forever chemicals" that build up in the body and environment instead of breaking down; here a modeled estimate of the chance a private well contains them. Arsenic is a natural groundwater contaminant, here a modeled estimate of the chance private-well levels exceed a benchmark. Radon is a radioactive soil gas the EPA identifies as the top cause of lung cancer in nonsmokers. For a healthier nearby comparison, ZIP 23827, just across the boundary, ranks better overall.

What’s driving this score

Nine domains make up the ZipVitals Score — here is how this ZIP does on each, and how much each one counts.

Compared with the ZIP codes measured across all nine scoring domains — not with all US ZIP codes.

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Environmental Hazard

healthier than 83%

14%

Preventive Care

healthier than 83%

13%

About typical

Risk Behavior

healthier than 54%

11%

Mental Health

healthier than 55%

8%

Disability

healthier than 44%

7%

Climate / Disaster Risk

healthier than 41%

5%

Healthcare Access

healthier than 52%

5%

Holding it back

Chronic Disease Burden

healthier than 30%

21%

Social Need / SDOH

healthier than 19%

16%

Lifting this score

Environmental Hazard

healthier than 74%

14%

Preventive Care

healthier than 71%

13%

Mental Health

healthier than 62%

8%

About typical

Chronic Disease Burden

healthier than 48%

21%

Risk Behavior

healthier than 41%

11%

Disability

healthier than 54%

7%

Healthcare Access

healthier than 59%

5%

Holding it back

Social Need / SDOH

healthier than 15%

16%

Climate / Disaster Risk

healthier than 31%

5%

“Share” is how much of this ZIP’s score the domain accounts for. Percentages are rounded; higher is healthier in every domain. How the score works, and who it compares you with ›

Nearby & similar ZIPs

Editorially selected — see how this ZIP compares to nearby and similar places.

How these were chosen: only ZIPs with a published Score appear — a nearby ZIP with too little data to score won’t. Nearby means closest by distance between ZIP boundaries, which can cross state lines. A similar health profile is a close match across the nine Score domains, not similar demographics. Distances are measured between ZIP boundaries — ZIPs that touch share a border. How distance is measured

Evidence

Every measure this page draws on, by source. Collapsed by default — the full data stays in the page for search engines either way.

Health OutcomesCDC PLACES 2022 / 2023 · BRFSS
MeasureCrude prevalence95% CI
Arthritis among adults32.3%28.6–36.1
High blood pressure among adults42.8%38.3–47.3
Cancer (non-skin) or melanoma among adults8.5%7.7–9.4
Current asthma among adults11.5%10.1–12.9
Coronary heart disease among adults7.6%6.7–8.5
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease among adults7.7%6.7–8.8
Depression among adults22.1%18.7–25.8
Diagnosed diabetes among adults15.7%13.5–17.8
High cholesterol among adults who have ever been screened40.7%36.2–45.4
Obesity among adults38.4%30.2–47.0
Stroke among adults4.4%4.0–4.9
All teeth lost among adults aged >=65 years14.3%11.8–17.2
PreventionCDC PLACES 2022 / 2023 · BRFSS
MeasureCrude prevalence95% CI
Current lack of health insurance among adults aged 18-64 years7.6%6.3–9.2
Taking medicine to control high blood pressure among adults with high blood pressure80.7%78.0–83.2
Visits to doctor for routine checkup within the past year among adults81.5%78.1–84.4
Cholesterol screening among adults88.9%87.3–90.4
Colorectal cancer screening among adults aged 45–75 years68.6%63.6–73.2
Visited dentist or dental clinic in the past year among adults64.8%61.4–68.1
Mammography use among women aged 50-74 years78.1%70.9–84.2
Health Risk BehaviorsCDC PLACES 2022 / 2023 · BRFSS
MeasureCrude prevalence95% CI
Binge drinking among adults13.6%11.1–16.4
Current cigarette smoking among adults14.8%12.4–17.1
No leisure-time physical activity among adults26.2%21.7–30.9
Short sleep duration among adults39.3%32.7–46.0
Health StatusCDC PLACES 2023 · BRFSS
MeasureCrude prevalence95% CI
Fair or poor self-rated health status among adults20.9%18.0–23.8
Frequent mental distress among adults16.9%14.9–19.0
Frequent physical distress among adults14.9%12.9–16.8
DisabilityCDC PLACES 2023 · BRFSS
MeasureCrude prevalence95% CI
Cognitive disability among adults15.0%13.1–16.9
Any disability among adults34.4%29.8–39.1
Hearing disability among adults7.3%6.4–8.2
Independent living disability among adults8.9%7.8–10.0
Mobility disability among adults17.3%15.0–19.7
Self-care disability among adults4.5%4.0–5.0
Vision disability among adults5.4%4.9–6.1
Health-Related Social NeedsCDC PLACES 2023 · BRFSS
MeasureCrude prevalence95% CI
Lack of social and emotional support among adults23.4%19.7–27.3
Food insecurity in the past 12 months among adults14.3%12.0–16.8
Received food stamps in the past 12 months among adults12.3%10.2–14.7
Housing insecurity in the past 12 months among adults12.1%10.3–14.2
Lack of reliable transportation in the past 12 months among adults8.0%6.9–9.2
Loneliness among adults33.5%28.0–39.0
Utility services shut-off threat in the past 12 months among adults8.2%7.0–9.5
Community & economyCensus ACS 5-Year · 2024 release · observed
MeasureValueUS median (p10–p90)VA median (p10–p90)
Poverty rate12.0%10.6% (3.1–25.8%) n=32,3649.2% (2.0–22.9%) n=863
Uninsured 18–645.9%9.0% (1.5–24.3%) n=32,2868.3% (0.0–19.2%) n=861
No HS diploma (25+)12.8%7.9% (1.8–20.7%) n=32,5059.2% (1.9–20.7%) n=872
Bachelor's or higher (25+)20.9%23.3% (9.2–53.6%) n=32,50526.0% (9.2–59.8%) n=872
Unemployment rate (16+)6.7%3.9% (0.0–9.8%) n=32,2743.2% (0.0–8.2%) n=860
Households without a vehicle3.3%3.9% (0.0–12.5%) n=32,3223.6% (0.0–11.3%) n=862
Broadband subscription90.0%89.3% (75.1–97.1%) n=32,32287.9% (69.5–97.9%) n=862
Housing cost burden (≥30% income)30.6%23.7% (10.6–40.0%) n=32,32223.1% (10.8–38.1%) n=862
Homeownership rate79.4%78.7% (51.7–94.0%) n=32,32278.1% (52.2–95.9%) n=862
Crowded housing (>1 per room)0.0%1.3% (0.0–6.3%) n=32,3220.7% (0.0–4.0%) n=862
Foreign-born population0.1%2.6% (0.0–18.6%) n=32,5532.9% (0.0–17.0%) n=874
Single-parent households61.1%53.6% (37.3–74.1%) n=32,08754.3% (38.2–78.2%) n=855
Population 65+24.8%19.4% (10.8–33.6%) n=32,55320.5% (10.8–37.3%) n=874
Median age52.4 yr42.2 yr (33.0–56.3) n=32,29243.6 yr (34.0–59.2) n=864
Median household income$58,628$72,070 ($46,039–$118,707) n=30,318$73,854 ($46,504–$141,698) n=804
Median home value$152,000$222,200 ($100,300–$579,820) n=30,049$274,800 ($123,240–$642,380) n=789
Median gross rent$860$1,021 ($677–$1,912) n=25,670$1,144 ($742–$2,191) n=615
Life expectancyNCHS / RWJF USALEEP · model-based
MeasureValueUS median (p10–p90)VA median (p10–p90)
Life expectancy at birth77.3 yr ± 1.7478.9 yr (74.7–82.8) n=31,30877.6 yr (74.5–81.4) n=826

About the ± — it’s this estimate’s give-or-take (statisticians call it the standard error). The true life expectancy for this ZIP most likely falls within 1.74 years of 77.3, and it’s very unlikely to be off by more than twice that.

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