ZIP code
24413
in Blue Grass, VirginiaPopulation 251
54.75/ 100
Ranked #9,764 of 32,066 US ZIPs (top 30%)
Ranked #274 of 873 Virginia ZIPs (top 31%)
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.
High cholesterol
48.4%
in the top 0.7% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST99thUS99thDefinition & source ›
The estimated share of adults with high cholesterol, among those who have ever been screened for it.
Full methodology ›Distance to an emergency room
29.4 mi
in the top 2.0% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST99thUS98thDefinition & source ›
The distance in miles from this ZIP’s edge to the nearest Medicare-certified hospital with an emergency room.
Full methodology ›Unemployment rate
19.8%
in the top 2.1% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST99thUS98thDefinition & source ›
The share of the civilian labor force that is unemployed.
Full methodology ›Distance to a hazardous-chemical facility
28.4 mi
in the top 2.3% nationally
Higher is healthier
ST99thUS98thDefinition & source ›
The distance in miles from this ZIP’s edge to the nearest facility that handles enough hazardous chemicals to require an EPA risk-management plan for accidental releases.
Full methodology ›Housing insecurity
6.4%
in the bottom 4.0% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST5thUS4thDefinition & source ›
The estimated share of adults who experienced housing insecurity in the past 12 months.
Full methodology ›Transportation noise
0.00%
in the bottom 5.1% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST5thUS5thDefinition & source ›
The modeled share of residents exposed to average road, rail, and aviation noise at or above 55 decibels — a noticeable background presence.
Full methodology ›Utility shut-off threat
4.3%
in the bottom 5.7% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST7thUS6thDefinition & source ›
The estimated share of adults whose household was threatened with a utility shut-off in the past 12 months.
Full methodology ›Industrial-pollution burden
in the bottom 7.0% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST2ndUS7thDefinition & source ›
The EPA’s modeled screening score for industrial chemical releases, weighting the amounts released by their toxicity and how many people live nearby — a relative comparison score, not a measured exposure.
Full methodology ›Colon-cancer screening
74.1%
in the top 4.6% nationally
Higher is healthier
ST93rdUS95thDefinition & source ›
The estimated share of adults aged 45–75 who are up to date on colorectal-cancer screening.
Full methodology ›Lack of transportation
5.0%
in the bottom 7.6% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST9thUS8thDefinition & source ›
The estimated share of adults who lacked reliable transportation in the past 12 months.
Full methodology ›The read
By the composite measure, Blue Grass, Virginia (ZIP 24413) sits in the top 30% healthiest ZIPs nationally (9,764th) and the top 31% of Virginia (274th).
The readings split fairly evenly between strengths and concerns: distance to a hazardous-chemical facility rests in the top 2.3% nationally, modeled housing insecurity sits in the bottom 4.0% nationally, and modeled transportation noise registers in the bottom 5.1% nationally. Modeled utility shutoff lands in the bottom 5.7% nationally, industrial-pollution burden resides in the bottom 7.0% nationally, and colon screening lies in the top 4.6% nationally. Modeled transportation settles in the bottom 7.6% nationally. Working the other way, modeled high cholesterol stands in the top 0.7% nationally, and distance to an emergency room is in the top 2.0% nationally. Unemployment rests in the top 2.1% nationally.
In plain language, distance to a hazardous-chemical facility is a plant handling large amounts of hazardous chemicals that must file an EPA risk-management plan for accidental releases. Industrial-pollution burden is the EPA's modeled screening score weighting industrial chemical releases by their toxicity and how many people live nearby. Transportation noise is the modeled share of an area exposed to average road, rail, and air noise at or above 55 decibels. ZIP 24465, just across the boundary, ranks healthier 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.
Lifting this score
Social Need / SDOH
healthier than 66%
16%
Environmental Hazard
healthier than 93%
14%
Preventive Care
healthier than 97%
13%
Risk Behavior
healthier than 86%
11%
Mental Health
healthier than 83%
8%
Climate / Disaster Risk
healthier than 94%
5%
About typical
Disability
healthier than 45%
7%
Holding it back
Chronic Disease Burden
healthier than 11%
21%
Healthcare Access
healthier than 26%
5%
Lifting this score
Environmental Hazard
healthier than 89%
14%
Preventive Care
healthier than 96%
13%
Risk Behavior
healthier than 84%
11%
Mental Health
healthier than 89%
8%
Climate / Disaster Risk
in the top 0.3%
5%
About typical
Social Need / SDOH
healthier than 58%
16%
Disability
healthier than 55%
7%
Holding it back
Chronic Disease Burden
healthier than 20%
21%
Healthcare Access
healthier than 28%
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
24465
Virginiashares a border
Score 54.84
Closest healthier
24433
Virginiaabout 2.5 mi away
Score 55.26
Similar health profile
22810
Virginia99% similar profile
Score 53.27
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 | 39.9% | 35.1–44.5 |
| High blood pressure among adults | 45.9% | 40.3–51.2 |
| Cancer (non-skin) or melanoma among adults | 13.5% | 11.9–15.1 |
| Current asthma among adults | 10.2% | 8.9–11.6 |
| Coronary heart disease among adults | 9.8% | 8.1–11.5 |
| Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease among adults | 10.1% | 7.5–13.1 |
| Depression among adults | 21.6% | 18.2–25.3 |
| Diagnosed diabetes among adults | 16.4% | 13.4–19.3 |
| High cholesterol among adults who have ever been screened | 48.4% | 43.3–53.6 |
| Obesity among adults | 34.7% | 26.1–43.6 |
| Stroke among adults | 4.7% | 3.8–5.6 |
| All teeth lost among adults aged >=65 years | 13.9% | 11.2–16.9 |
PreventionCDC PLACES 2022 / 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Current lack of health insurance among adults aged 18-64 years | 6.4% | 4.2–9.4 |
| Taking medicine to control high blood pressure among adults with high blood pressure | 84.5% | 81.3–87.3 |
| Visits to doctor for routine checkup within the past year among adults | 84.0% | 80.8–86.9 |
| Cholesterol screening among adults | 92.5% | 90.8–93.9 |
| Colorectal cancer screening among adults aged 45–75 years | 74.1% | 69.0–78.7 |
| Visited dentist or dental clinic in the past year among adults | 70.7% | 67.1–73.9 |
| Mammography use among women aged 50-74 years | 76.4% | 68.9–82.8 |
Health Risk BehaviorsCDC PLACES 2022 / 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Binge drinking among adults | 12.0% | 9.6–14.7 |
| Current cigarette smoking among adults | 14.4% | 9.8–18.9 |
| No leisure-time physical activity among adults | 25.4% | 19.1–31.9 |
| Short sleep duration among adults | 31.7% | 25.1–38.8 |
Health StatusCDC PLACES 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Fair or poor self-rated health status among adults | 20.3% | 15.5–25.6 |
| Frequent mental distress among adults | 13.6% | 11.3–15.9 |
| Frequent physical distress among adults | 16.1% | 12.9–19.3 |
DisabilityCDC PLACES 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Cognitive disability among adults | 12.6% | 10.0–15.5 |
| Any disability among adults | 34.4% | 27.7–40.9 |
| Hearing disability among adults | 9.8% | 8.1–11.4 |
| Independent living disability among adults | 7.9% | 6.0–9.9 |
| Mobility disability among adults | 18.5% | 14.1–23.0 |
| Self-care disability among adults | 4.2% | 3.1–5.3 |
| Vision disability among adults | 4.8% | 3.7–6.1 |
Health-Related Social NeedsCDC PLACES 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Lack of social and emotional support among adults | 18.2% | 14.5–22.3 |
| Food insecurity in the past 12 months among adults | 9.1% | 6.1–12.7 |
| Received food stamps in the past 12 months among adults | 7.5% | 4.8–10.6 |
| Housing insecurity in the past 12 months among adults | 6.4% | 4.6–8.4 |
| Lack of reliable transportation in the past 12 months among adults | 5.0% | 3.8–6.3 |
| Loneliness among adults | 28.7% | 23.4–34.5 |
| Utility services shut-off threat in the past 12 months among adults | 4.3% | 3.2–5.4 |
Community & economyCensus ACS 5-Year · 2024 release · observed
| Measure | Value | US median (p10–p90) | VA median (p10–p90) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty rate | 2.4% | 10.6% (3.1–25.8%) n=32,364 | 9.2% (2.0–22.9%) n=863 |
| Uninsured 18–64 | 5.3% | 9.0% (1.5–24.3%) n=32,286 | 8.3% (0.0–19.2%) n=861 |
| No HS diploma (25+) | 18.3% | 7.9% (1.8–20.7%) n=32,505 | 9.2% (1.9–20.7%) n=872 |
| Bachelor's or higher (25+) | 36.7% | 23.3% (9.2–53.6%) n=32,505 | 26.0% (9.2–59.8%) n=872 |
| Unemployment rate (16+) | 19.8% | 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 | 96.5% | 89.3% (75.1–97.1%) n=32,322 | 87.9% (69.5–97.9%) n=862 |
| Housing cost burden (≥30% income) | 12.3% | 23.7% (10.6–40.0%) n=32,322 | 23.1% (10.8–38.1%) n=862 |
| Homeownership rate | 94.7% | 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 | 2.4% | 2.6% (0.0–18.6%) n=32,553 | 2.9% (0.0–17.0%) n=874 |
| Single-parent households | 95.7% | 53.6% (37.3–74.1%) n=32,087 | 54.3% (38.2–78.2%) n=855 |
| Population 65+ | 50.2% | 19.4% (10.8–33.6%) n=32,553 | 20.5% (10.8–37.3%) n=874 |
| Median age | 65.0 yr | 42.2 yr (33.0–56.3) n=32,292 | 43.6 yr (34.0–59.2) n=864 |
| Median household income | $65,893 | $72,070 ($46,039–$118,707) n=30,318 | $73,854 ($46,504–$141,698) n=804 |
| Median home value | $182,800 | $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 | 77.6 yr ± 2.44 | 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 2.44 years of 77.6, and it’s very unlikely to be off by more than twice that.
More ZIPs to explore ▾More ZIPs to explore ▴
How these lists were built: they draw only from ZIPs that have a published Score, so ZIPs with too little data to score are not listed. Distance-based lists use distance between ZIP boundaries with no state filter, so an out-of-state ZIP can appear. Statistically similar means a close match across the nine Score domains, not a demographic match: the measure is the cosine similarity between two ZIPs’ domain scores, taken over the domains both ZIPs have data for and only where that overlap covers at least six of the nine — and where no ZIP clears that minimum-overlap floor, that list is left out rather than filled with a weak match. How distance is measured