ZIP code
26160
in Palestine, West VirginiaPopulation 1,163
35.08/ 100
Ranked #29,362 of 32,066 US ZIPs (bottom 8.5%)
Ranked #325 of 697 West Virginia ZIPs (top 47%)
Ranked #12 of 13 Parkersburg-Vienna, WV ZIPs (bottom 7.7%)
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.
Tree cover
81.6%
in the top 4.3% nationally
Higher is healthier
ST46thUS96thDefinition & source ›
The share of this ZIP’s land area covered by forest.
Full methodology ›Tooth loss
25.6%
in the top 6.6% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST62ndUS93rdDefinition & source ›
The estimated share of adults aged 65 and older who have lost all of their natural teeth.
Full methodology ›Homeownership rate
98.7%
in the top 5.3% nationally
Higher is healthier
ST81stUS95thDefinition & source ›
The share of occupied homes that are owned, rather than rented, by the people living in them.
Full methodology ›High cholesterol
45.3%
in the top 3.8% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST57thUS96thDefinition & source ›
The estimated share of adults with high cholesterol, among those who have ever been screened for it.
Full methodology ›Distance to a hazardous-chemical facility
15.9 mi
in the top 7.3% nationally
Higher is healthier
ST84thUS93rdDefinition & 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 ›High blood pressure
46.7%
in the top 8.3% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST45thUS92ndDefinition & source ›
The estimated share of adults who have been told by a health professional that they have high blood pressure.
Full methodology ›Diabetes
17.7%
in the top 9.1% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST52ndUS91stDefinition & source ›
The estimated share of adults who have been diagnosed with diabetes.
Full methodology ›Obesity
43.7%
in the top 7.0% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST68thUS93rdDefinition & source ›
The estimated share of adults with obesity, defined as a body-mass index of 30 or higher.
Full methodology ›The read
By the composite measure, Palestine, West Virginia (ZIP 26160) sits in the bottom 8.5% nationally (29,362nd) and the top 47% of West Virginia (325th).
The profile cuts both ways, and the readings bear that out: modeled tree cover lies in the top 4.3% nationally, homeownership settles in the top 5.3% nationally, and distance to a hazardous-chemical facility stands in the top 7.3% nationally. Modeled loud transportation noise is at the national minimum, shared with about 22% of ZIPs. Working the other way, modeled tooth loss rests in the top 6.6% nationally, and high cholesterol sits in the top 3.8% nationally. Modeled high blood pressure registers in the top 8.3% nationally, and diabetes lands in the top 9.1% nationally. Fiber broadband resides at the national minimum, shared with about 19% of ZIPs. Modeled obesity lies in the top 7.0% 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. Loud transportation noise is the modeled share of an area exposed to road, rail, and air noise at or above 65 decibels, near conversation volume. ZIP 25275, 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. Compare it against the US, this state and the Parkersburg-Vienna, WV metro area.
Compared with the ZIP codes measured across all nine scoring domains — not with all US ZIP codes.
Lifting this score
Preventive Care
healthier than 69%
13%
Healthcare Access
healthier than 69%
5%
About typical
Climate / Disaster Risk
healthier than 60%
5%
Holding it back
Chronic Disease Burden
healthier than 4%
21%
Social Need / SDOH
healthier than 23%
16%
Environmental Hazard
healthier than 30%
14%
Risk Behavior
healthier than 8%
11%
Mental Health
healthier than 3%
8%
Disability
healthier than 15%
7%
Lifting this score
Preventive Care
healthier than 78%
13%
Healthcare Access
healthier than 77%
5%
About typical
Chronic Disease Burden
healthier than 48%
21%
Social Need / SDOH
healthier than 50%
16%
Risk Behavior
healthier than 56%
11%
Mental Health
healthier than 48%
8%
Disability
healthier than 54%
7%
Holding it back
Environmental Hazard
healthier than 22%
14%
Climate / Disaster Risk
healthier than 21%
5%
Lifting this score
Climate / Disaster Risk
healthier than 83%
5%
About typical
Environmental Hazard
healthier than 58%
14%
Holding it back
Chronic Disease Burden
healthier than 8%
21%
Social Need / SDOH
in the bottom 0.00%
16%
Preventive Care
healthier than 33%
13%
Risk Behavior
healthier than 25%
11%
Mental Health
healthier than 21%
8%
Disability
healthier than 8%
7%
Healthcare Access
healthier than 33%
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
25252
West Virginiashares a border
Score 32.98
Closest healthier
25275
West Virginiashares a border
Score 39.52
Similar health profile
25312
West Virginia100% similar profile
Score 35.64
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 | 41.5% | 37.8–45.6 |
| High blood pressure among adults | 46.7% | 42.1–51.4 |
| Cancer (non-skin) or melanoma among adults | 10.2% | 9.2–11.3 |
| Current asthma among adults | 12.6% | 11.2–14.3 |
| Coronary heart disease among adults | 9.6% | 8.4–11.2 |
| Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease among adults | 12.6% | 10.5–15.0 |
| Depression among adults | 31.3% | 27.1–35.9 |
| Diagnosed diabetes among adults | 17.7% | 15.4–20.5 |
| High cholesterol among adults who have ever been screened | 45.3% | 40.7–50.3 |
| Obesity among adults | 43.7% | 35.2–53.1 |
| Stroke among adults | 4.7% | 4.0–5.4 |
| All teeth lost among adults aged >=65 years | 25.6% | 21.2–30.2 |
PreventionCDC PLACES 2022 / 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Current lack of health insurance among adults aged 18-64 years | 8.3% | 6.2–11.0 |
| Taking medicine to control high blood pressure among adults with high blood pressure | 81.1% | 78.4–83.7 |
| Visits to doctor for routine checkup within the past year among adults | 81.2% | 77.7–84.4 |
| Cholesterol screening among adults | 87.2% | 85.0–89.3 |
| Colorectal cancer screening among adults aged 45–75 years | 68.1% | 62.6–73.0 |
| Visited dentist or dental clinic in the past year among adults | 55.9% | 51.5–59.8 |
| Mammography use among women aged 50-74 years | 77.8% | 70.2–84.3 |
Health Risk BehaviorsCDC PLACES 2022 / 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Binge drinking among adults | 13.7% | 11.1–16.6 |
| Current cigarette smoking among adults | 22.1% | 18.0–26.7 |
| No leisure-time physical activity among adults | 35.7% | 29.5–42.5 |
| Short sleep duration among adults | 41.3% | 33.9–48.9 |
Health StatusCDC PLACES 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Fair or poor self-rated health status among adults | 28.0% | 23.6–33.0 |
| Frequent mental distress among adults | 21.5% | 18.9–24.4 |
| Frequent physical distress among adults | 19.1% | 16.5–22.1 |
DisabilityCDC PLACES 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Cognitive disability among adults | 19.5% | 16.6–22.8 |
| Any disability among adults | 41.3% | 35.8–47.4 |
| Hearing disability among adults | 9.7% | 8.5–11.1 |
| Independent living disability among adults | 11.9% | 10.0–14.0 |
| Mobility disability among adults | 21.3% | 18.0–25.1 |
| Self-care disability among adults | 5.3% | 4.4–6.4 |
| Vision disability among adults | 6.4% | 5.4–7.6 |
Health-Related Social NeedsCDC PLACES 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Lack of social and emotional support among adults | 22.5% | 18.4–26.7 |
| Food insecurity in the past 12 months among adults | 17.3% | 13.3–21.8 |
| Received food stamps in the past 12 months among adults | 20.2% | 15.8–25.2 |
| Housing insecurity in the past 12 months among adults | 12.7% | 10.1–15.5 |
| Lack of reliable transportation in the past 12 months among adults | 9.2% | 7.5–11.0 |
| Loneliness among adults | 33.2% | 27.7–38.6 |
| Utility services shut-off threat in the past 12 months among adults | 11.6% | 9.6–13.8 |
Community & economyCensus ACS 5-Year · 2024 release · observed
| Measure | Value | US median (p10–p90) | WV median (p10–p90) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty rate | 23.0% | 10.6% (3.1–25.8%) n=32,364 | 16.3% (0.0–41.0%) n=694 |
| Uninsured 18–64 | 3.7% | 9.0% (1.5–24.3%) n=32,286 | 7.1% (0.0–21.5%) n=682 |
| No HS diploma (25+) | 3.6% | 7.9% (1.8–20.7%) n=32,505 | 11.8% (0.9–29.6%) n=695 |
| Bachelor's or higher (25+) | 20.0% | 23.3% (9.2–53.6%) n=32,505 | 14.1% (0.0–32.5%) n=695 |
| Unemployment rate (16+) | 8.8% | 3.9% (0.0–9.8%) n=32,274 | 3.4% (0.0–17.9%) n=668 |
| Households without a vehicle | 9.6% | 3.9% (0.0–12.5%) n=32,322 | 4.3% (0.0–17.1%) n=694 |
| Broadband subscription | 77.2% | 89.3% (75.1–97.1%) n=32,322 | 85.7% (62.6–100.0%) n=694 |
| Housing cost burden (≥30% income) | 30.5% | 23.7% (10.6–40.0%) n=32,322 | 16.7% (0.0–34.6%) n=694 |
| Homeownership rate | 98.7% | 78.7% (51.7–94.0%) n=32,322 | 84.0% (61.6–100.0%) n=694 |
| Crowded housing (>1 per room) | 3.0% | 1.3% (0.0–6.3%) n=32,322 | 0.0% (0.0–4.1%) n=694 |
| Foreign-born population | 0.9% | 2.6% (0.0–18.6%) n=32,553 | 0.0% (0.0–2.1%) n=696 |
| Single-parent households | 44.5% | 53.6% (37.3–74.1%) n=32,087 | 57.0% (31.3–90.6%) n=686 |
| Population 65+ | 19.3% | 19.4% (10.8–33.6%) n=32,553 | 22.0% (10.4–45.0%) n=696 |
| Median age | 45.6 yr | 42.2 yr (33.0–56.3) n=32,292 | 45.9 yr (32.6–62.1) n=681 |
| Median household income | $48,992 | $72,070 ($46,039–$118,707) n=30,318 | $55,088 ($33,083–$85,218) n=539 |
| Median home value | $181,100 | $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 | 75.9 yr ± 1.47 | 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 1.47 years of 75.9, and it’s very unlikely to be off by more than twice that.
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