ZIP code
24879
in Raysal, West VirginiaPopulation 180
22.26/ 100
Ranked #31,727 of 32,066 US ZIPs (bottom 1.1%)
Ranked #634 of 697 West Virginia ZIPs (bottom 9.1%)
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.
Tooth loss
36.3%
in the top 0.9% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST95thUS99thDefinition & source ›
The estimated share of adults aged 65 and older who have lost all of their natural teeth.
Full methodology ›Independent-living disability
16%
in the top 1.7% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST92ndUS98thDefinition & 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 ›Cognitive disability
24.3%
in the top 1.5% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST92ndUS99thDefinition & source ›
The estimated share of adults with serious difficulty concentrating, remembering, or making decisions.
Full methodology ›Tree cover
93%
in the top 0.6% nationally
Higher is healthier
ST89thUS99thDefinition & source ›
The share of this ZIP’s land area covered by forest.
Full methodology ›Fair or poor health
36.3%
in the top 1.9% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST91stUS98thDefinition & source ›
The estimated share of adults who rate their own general health as fair or poor.
Full methodology ›Energy-cost burden
6.6%
in the top 1.6% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST95thUS98thDefinition & 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 ›Mobility disability
26.7%
in the top 1.8% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST90thUS98thDefinition & source ›
The estimated share of adults with serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs.
Full methodology ›Diabetes
20.8%
in the top 2.7% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST86thUS97thDefinition & source ›
The estimated share of adults who have been diagnosed with diabetes.
Full methodology ›Self-care disability
7.6%
in the top 3.9% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST92ndUS96thDefinition & source ›
The estimated share of adults with difficulty dressing or bathing.
Full methodology ›Short sleep
45.6%
in the top 2.4% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST86thUS98thDefinition & source ›
The estimated share of adults who usually sleep less than seven hours in a 24-hour period.
Full methodology ›The read
On the composite measure, Raysal, West Virginia (ZIP 24879) stands in the bottom 1.1% nationally (31,727th) and the bottom 9.1% of West Virginia (634th).
Several readings make the pressure on this area plain: modeled tooth loss registers in the top 0.9% nationally, and independent living disability lies in the top 1.7% nationally. Modeled cognitive disability is in the top 1.5% nationally, and fair or poor health registers in the top 1.9% nationally. Modeled energy burden lies in the top 1.6% nationally, mobility disability is in the top 1.8% nationally, and diabetes registers in the top 2.7% nationally. Modeled self-care disability lies in the top 3.9% nationally, and short sleep is in the top 2.4% nationally. On the encouraging side, modeled tree cover registers in the top 0.6% nationally.
For clarity, energy burden is the share of household income that goes to home energy bills. ZIP 24622, just across the boundary, ranks better overall among the ZIPs nearby.
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 91%
14%
Climate / Disaster Risk
healthier than 79%
5%
Holding it back
Chronic Disease Burden
in the bottom 0.6%
21%
Social Need / SDOH
healthier than 5%
16%
Preventive Care
healthier than 21%
13%
Risk Behavior
in the bottom 0.5%
11%
Mental Health
in the bottom 0.6%
8%
Disability
healthier than 2%
7%
Healthcare Access
healthier than 32%
5%
Lifting this score
Environmental Hazard
healthier than 87%
14%
Climate / Disaster Risk
healthier than 75%
5%
Holding it back
Chronic Disease Burden
healthier than 11%
21%
Social Need / SDOH
healthier than 13%
16%
Preventive Care
healthier than 10%
13%
Risk Behavior
healthier than 7%
11%
Mental Health
healthier than 11%
8%
Disability
healthier than 9%
7%
Healthcare Access
healthier than 17%
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
24622
Virginiashares a border
Score 32.19
Closest healthier
24817
West Virginiashares a border
Score 25.39
Similar health profile
24857
West Virginia100% similar profile
Score 25.26
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 | 44.2% | 39.9–48.2 |
| High blood pressure among adults | 50.3% | 45.4–54.8 |
| Cancer (non-skin) or melanoma among adults | 9.5% | 8.5–10.6 |
| Current asthma among adults | 13.9% | 12.2–15.7 |
| Coronary heart disease among adults | 11.2% | 9.8–12.7 |
| Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease among adults | 17.2% | 14.8–20.0 |
| Depression among adults | 33.3% | 28.7–37.8 |
| Diagnosed diabetes among adults | 20.8% | 18.0–23.7 |
| High cholesterol among adults who have ever been screened | 45.6% | 40.8–50.3 |
| Obesity among adults | 45.9% | 37.3–54.4 |
| Stroke among adults | 5.7% | 5.0–6.5 |
| All teeth lost among adults aged >=65 years | 36.3% | 31.2–41.9 |
PreventionCDC PLACES 2022 / 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Current lack of health insurance among adults aged 18-64 years | 11.7% | 9.2–14.7 |
| Taking medicine to control high blood pressure among adults with high blood pressure | 81.2% | 78.3–83.8 |
| Visits to doctor for routine checkup within the past year among adults | 80.1% | 76.5–83.4 |
| Cholesterol screening among adults | 84.8% | 82.4–87.0 |
| Colorectal cancer screening among adults aged 45–75 years | 65.0% | 59.9–69.8 |
| Visited dentist or dental clinic in the past year among adults | 43.7% | 39.8–47.7 |
| Mammography use among women aged 50-74 years | 67.2% | 58.2–75.2 |
Health Risk BehaviorsCDC PLACES 2022 / 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Binge drinking among adults | 12.3% | 9.9–14.9 |
| Current cigarette smoking among adults | 30.3% | 26.1–35.0 |
| No leisure-time physical activity among adults | 44.1% | 37.8–50.3 |
| Short sleep duration among adults | 45.6% | 38.3–53.0 |
Health StatusCDC PLACES 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Fair or poor self-rated health status among adults | 36.3% | 31.5–41.4 |
| Frequent mental distress among adults | 24.4% | 21.4–27.2 |
| Frequent physical distress among adults | 23.0% | 20.0–26.3 |
DisabilityCDC PLACES 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Cognitive disability among adults | 24.3% | 21.1–27.8 |
| Any disability among adults | 48.2% | 42.5–53.9 |
| Hearing disability among adults | 10.9% | 9.5–12.3 |
| Independent living disability among adults | 16.0% | 13.9–18.4 |
| Mobility disability among adults | 26.7% | 23.0–30.8 |
| Self-care disability among adults | 7.6% | 6.5–9.0 |
| Vision disability among adults | 9.1% | 7.9–10.6 |
Health-Related Social NeedsCDC PLACES 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Lack of social and emotional support among adults | 25.2% | 21.5–29.3 |
| Food insecurity in the past 12 months among adults | 26.4% | 22.1–31.2 |
| Received food stamps in the past 12 months among adults | 32.6% | 27.7–37.6 |
| Housing insecurity in the past 12 months among adults | 17.6% | 14.9–20.6 |
| Lack of reliable transportation in the past 12 months among adults | 13.3% | 11.3–15.3 |
| Loneliness among adults | 36.2% | 30.9–41.7 |
| Utility services shut-off threat in the past 12 months among adults | 16.3% | 14.1–18.7 |
Community & economyCensus ACS 5-Year · 2024 release · observed
| Measure | Value | US median (p10–p90) | WV median (p10–p90) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty rate | 31.7% | 10.6% (3.1–25.8%) n=32,364 | 16.3% (0.0–41.0%) n=694 |
| Uninsured 18–64 | 53.5% | 9.0% (1.5–24.3%) n=32,286 | 7.1% (0.0–21.5%) n=682 |
| No HS diploma (25+) | 0.0% | 7.9% (1.8–20.7%) n=32,505 | 11.8% (0.9–29.6%) n=695 |
| Bachelor's or higher (25+) | 0.0% | 23.3% (9.2–53.6%) n=32,505 | 14.1% (0.0–32.5%) n=695 |
| Unemployment rate (16+) | 0.0% | 3.9% (0.0–9.8%) n=32,274 | 3.4% (0.0–17.9%) n=668 |
| Households without a vehicle | 17.0% | 3.9% (0.0–12.5%) n=32,322 | 4.3% (0.0–17.1%) n=694 |
| Broadband subscription | 100.0% | 89.3% (75.1–97.1%) n=32,322 | 85.7% (62.6–100.0%) n=694 |
| Housing cost burden (≥30% income) | 0.0% | 23.7% (10.6–40.0%) n=32,322 | 16.7% (0.0–34.6%) n=694 |
| Homeownership rate | 92.5% | 78.7% (51.7–94.0%) n=32,322 | 84.0% (61.6–100.0%) n=694 |
| Crowded housing (>1 per room) | 0.0% | 1.3% (0.0–6.3%) n=32,322 | 0.0% (0.0–4.1%) n=694 |
| Foreign-born population | 0.0% | 2.6% (0.0–18.6%) n=32,553 | 0.0% (0.0–2.1%) n=696 |
| Single-parent households | 73.5% | 53.6% (37.3–74.1%) n=32,087 | 57.0% (31.3–90.6%) n=686 |
| Population 65+ | 18.3% | 19.4% (10.8–33.6%) n=32,553 | 22.0% (10.4–45.0%) n=696 |
| Median age | 20.8 yr | 42.2 yr (33.0–56.3) n=32,292 | 45.9 yr (32.6–62.1) n=681 |
| Median household income | — | $72,070 ($46,039–$118,707) n=30,318 | $55,088 ($33,083–$85,218) n=539 |
| Median home value | $99,400 | $222,200 ($100,300–$579,820) n=30,049 | $125,600 ($66,920–$223,500) n=553 |
| Median gross rent | — | $1,021 ($677–$1,912) n=25,670 | $802 ($586–$1,085) n=293 |
Life expectancyNCHS / RWJF USALEEP · model-based
| Measure | Value | US median (p10–p90) | WV median (p10–p90) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy at birth | 75.0 yr ± 1.31 | 78.9 yr (74.7–82.8) n=31,308 | 76.2 yr (73.1–81.1) n=686 |
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 1.31 years of 75.0, and it’s very unlikely to be off by more than twice that.
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