ZIP code
24217
in Bee, VirginiaPopulation 474
36.93/ 100
Ranked #28,566 of 32,066 US ZIPs (bottom 11.0%)
Ranked #820 of 873 Virginia ZIPs (bottom 6.1%)
Ranks are modeled estimates — ZIPs a few hundred places apart are effectively tied.
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.
Home broadband subscription
51.3%
in the bottom 1.6% nationally
Higher is healthier
ST3rdUS2ndDefinition & source ›
The share of households with a broadband internet subscription.
Full methodology ›Mobility disability
24.1%
in the top 4.7% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST94thUS95thDefinition & source ›
The estimated share of adults with serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs.
Full methodology ›Tree cover
78.5%
in the top 5.5% nationally
Higher is healthier
ST91stUS95thDefinition & source ›
The share of this ZIP’s land area covered by forest.
Full methodology ›Independent-living disability
13.0%
in the top 6.8% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST94thUS93rdDefinition & source ›
The estimated share of adults who have difficulty doing errands alone, such as visiting a doctor’s office, because of a physical, mental, or emotional condition.
Full methodology ›Coronary heart disease
10.7%
in the top 5.6% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST92ndUS94thDefinition & source ›
The estimated share of adults who have been told by a health professional that they have coronary heart disease or angina.
Full methodology ›Diabetes
18.1%
in the top 7.8% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST87thUS92ndDefinition & source ›
The estimated share of adults who have been diagnosed with diabetes.
Full methodology ›High cholesterol
44.6%
in the top 5.3% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST87thUS95thDefinition & source ›
The estimated share of adults with high cholesterol, among those who have ever been screened for it.
Full methodology ›Self-care disability
6.5%
in the top 8.5% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST93rdUS92ndDefinition & source ›
The estimated share of adults with difficulty dressing or bathing.
Full methodology ›Stroke
5.5%
in the top 7.8% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST89thUS92ndDefinition & source ›
The estimated share of adults who have been told by a health professional that they have had a stroke.
Full methodology ›Fair or poor health
29.5%
in the top 9.3% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST94thUS91stDefinition & source ›
The estimated share of adults who rate their own general health as fair or poor.
Full methodology ›The read
In overall standing, Bee, Virginia (ZIP 24217) comes out in the bottom 11.0% nationally (28,566th) and the bottom 6.1% of Virginia (820th).
Both sides of the picture show up plainly in this area's numbers: modeled tree cover lands in the top 5.5% nationally. Unemployment is at the national minimum, shared with about 15% of ZIPs. By contrast, home broadband subscription resides in the bottom 1.6% nationally, and modeled mobility disability rests in the top 4.7% nationally. Modeled independent living disability lies in the top 6.8% nationally, and coronary heart disease sits in the top 5.6% nationally. Modeled diabetes settles in the top 7.8% nationally, and high cholesterol registers in the top 5.3% nationally. Modeled self-care disability stands in the top 8.5% nationally, and stroke lands in the top 7.8% nationally.
The nearest healthier ZIP overall is ZIP 24220, just across the boundary. Modeled independent living disability lands in the top 6.8% nationally.
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.
Lifting this score
Environmental Hazard
healthier than 94%
14%
Climate / Disaster Risk
healthier than 78%
5%
About typical
Preventive Care
healthier than 40%
13%
Holding it back
Chronic Disease Burden
healthier than 5%
21%
Social Need / SDOH
healthier than 24%
16%
Risk Behavior
healthier than 13%
11%
Mental Health
healthier than 11%
8%
Disability
healthier than 6%
7%
Healthcare Access
healthier than 33%
5%
Lifting this score
Environmental Hazard
healthier than 91%
14%
Climate / Disaster Risk
healthier than 94%
5%
Holding it back
Chronic Disease Burden
healthier than 6%
21%
Social Need / SDOH
healthier than 21%
16%
Preventive Care
healthier than 16%
13%
Risk Behavior
healthier than 5%
11%
Mental Health
healthier than 5%
8%
Disability
healthier than 5%
7%
Healthcare Access
healthier than 37%
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.
Nearby
24220
Virginiashares a border
Score 38.07
Closest healthier
24239
Virginiashares a border
Score 37.57
Similar health profile
16622
Pennsylvania99% similar profile
Score 42.52
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
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Arthritis among adults | 39.4% | 36.0–42.9 |
| High blood pressure among adults | 45.8% | 41.7–49.9 |
| Cancer (non-skin) or melanoma among adults | 10.6% | 9.6–11.5 |
| Current asthma among adults | 11.9% | 10.6–13.3 |
| Coronary heart disease among adults | 10.7% | 9.6–11.8 |
| Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease among adults | 14.1% | 12.3–16.2 |
| Depression among adults | 27.4% | 23.9–31.0 |
| Diagnosed diabetes among adults | 18.1% | 16.0–20.5 |
| High cholesterol among adults who have ever been screened | 44.6% | 40.4–48.8 |
| Obesity among adults | 40.8% | 33.6–48.3 |
| Stroke among adults | 5.5% | 4.9–6.1 |
| All teeth lost among adults aged >=65 years | 19.1% | 16.2–22.2 |
PreventionCDC PLACES 2022 / 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Current lack of health insurance among adults aged 18-64 years | 11.2% | 8.9–13.7 |
| Taking medicine to control high blood pressure among adults with high blood pressure | 81.3% | 78.9–83.6 |
| Visits to doctor for routine checkup within the past year among adults | 80.1% | 77.2–82.9 |
| Cholesterol screening among adults | 86.1% | 84.2–87.8 |
| Colorectal cancer screening among adults aged 45–75 years | 67.7% | 62.9–71.7 |
| Visited dentist or dental clinic in the past year among adults | 55.9% | 52.4–59.2 |
| Mammography use among women aged 50-74 years | 70.1% | 62.2–76.7 |
Health Risk BehaviorsCDC PLACES 2022 / 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Binge drinking among adults | 12.5% | 10.4–14.7 |
| Current cigarette smoking among adults | 22.8% | 19.6–26.3 |
| No leisure-time physical activity among adults | 35.9% | 30.9–41.5 |
| Short sleep duration among adults | 39.0% | 33.0–44.7 |
Health StatusCDC PLACES 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Fair or poor self-rated health status among adults | 29.5% | 25.9–33.5 |
| Frequent mental distress among adults | 19.7% | 17.7–21.9 |
| Frequent physical distress among adults | 20.6% | 18.3–23.1 |
DisabilityCDC PLACES 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Cognitive disability among adults | 19.8% | 17.5–22.4 |
| Any disability among adults | 43.6% | 38.7–48.7 |
| Hearing disability among adults | 11.0% | 9.8–12.2 |
| Independent living disability among adults | 13.0% | 11.5–14.8 |
| Mobility disability among adults | 24.1% | 21.2–27.4 |
| Self-care disability among adults | 6.5% | 5.6–7.4 |
| Vision disability among adults | 7.8% | 6.9–8.8 |
Health-Related Social NeedsCDC PLACES 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Lack of social and emotional support among adults | 21.7% | 18.6–25.1 |
| Food insecurity in the past 12 months among adults | 19.6% | 16.3–23.3 |
| Received food stamps in the past 12 months among adults | 20.3% | 16.8–24.2 |
| Housing insecurity in the past 12 months among adults | 13.0% | 11.0–15.3 |
| Lack of reliable transportation in the past 12 months among adults | 9.8% | 8.5–11.4 |
| Loneliness among adults | 33.9% | 29.4–38.6 |
| Utility services shut-off threat in the past 12 months among adults | 9.4% | 8.1–10.9 |
Community & economyCensus ACS 5-Year · 2024 release · observed
| Measure | Value | US median (p10–p90) | VA median (p10–p90) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty rate | 25.9% | 10.6% (3.1–25.8%) n=32,364 | 9.2% (2.0–22.9%) n=863 |
| Uninsured 18–64 | 0.0% | 9.0% (1.5–24.3%) n=32,286 | 8.3% (0.0–19.2%) n=861 |
| No HS diploma (25+) | 11.9% | 7.9% (1.8–20.7%) n=32,505 | 9.2% (1.9–20.7%) n=872 |
| Bachelor's or higher (25+) | 2.1% | 23.3% (9.2–53.6%) n=32,505 | 26.0% (9.2–59.8%) n=872 |
| Unemployment rate (16+) | 0.0% | 3.9% (0.0–9.8%) n=32,274 | 3.2% (0.0–8.2%) n=860 |
| Households without a vehicle | 0.0% | 3.9% (0.0–12.5%) n=32,322 | 3.6% (0.0–11.3%) n=862 |
| Broadband subscription | 51.3% | 89.3% (75.1–97.1%) n=32,322 | 87.9% (69.5–97.9%) n=862 |
| Housing cost burden (≥30% income) | 19.2% | 23.7% (10.6–40.0%) n=32,322 | 23.1% (10.8–38.1%) n=862 |
| Homeownership rate | 77.8% | 78.7% (51.7–94.0%) n=32,322 | 78.1% (52.2–95.9%) n=862 |
| Crowded housing (>1 per room) | 0.0% | 1.3% (0.0–6.3%) n=32,322 | 0.7% (0.0–4.0%) n=862 |
| Foreign-born population | 0.0% | 2.6% (0.0–18.6%) n=32,553 | 2.9% (0.0–17.0%) n=874 |
| Single-parent households | 64.0% | 53.6% (37.3–74.1%) n=32,087 | 54.3% (38.2–78.2%) n=855 |
| Population 65+ | 12.2% | 19.4% (10.8–33.6%) n=32,553 | 20.5% (10.8–37.3%) n=874 |
| Median age | 47.9 yr | 42.2 yr (33.0–56.3) n=32,292 | 43.6 yr (34.0–59.2) n=864 |
| Median household income | $44,663 | $72,070 ($46,039–$118,707) n=30,318 | $73,854 ($46,504–$141,698) n=804 |
| Median home value | $150,900 | $222,200 ($100,300–$579,820) n=30,049 | $274,800 ($123,240–$642,380) n=789 |
| Median gross rent | — | $1,021 ($677–$1,912) n=25,670 | $1,144 ($742–$2,191) n=615 |
Life expectancyNCHS / RWJF USALEEP · model-based
| Measure | Value | US median (p10–p90) | VA median (p10–p90) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy at birth | 73.5 yr ± 0.86 | 78.9 yr (74.7–82.8) n=31,308 | 77.6 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 0.86 years of 73.5, and it’s very unlikely to be off by more than twice that.
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