ZIP code
29078
in Lugoff, South CarolinaPopulation 16,283
51.36/ 100
Ranked #14,341 of 32,066 US ZIPs (top 45%)
Ranked #126 of 417 South Carolina ZIPs (top 30%)
Ranked #17 of 47 Columbia, SC ZIPs (top 36%)
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.
Floodplain exposure
31.5%
in the top 9.3% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST84thUS91stDefinition & source ›
The share of this ZIP’s land area inside FEMA’s 1%-annual-chance floodplain — the “100-year” flood zone, where flooding has about a 1-in-100 chance in any given year.
Measured from FEMA’s mapped flood panels. Where a panel has not been mapped, no value is published for that ZIP — those ZIPs are absent from this comparison rather than counted as unexposed.
Full methodology ›Subsidized affordable housing
248 units
in the top 10.0% nationally
Higher is healthier
ST85thUS90thDefinition & source ›
The number of affordable rental units in this ZIP supported by the federal Low-Income Housing Tax Credit program.
Full methodology ›Dry extreme heat
19.2 days/year
in the top 23% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST91stUS77thDefinition & source ›
The average number of days per year with a modeled daily high of at least 95 °F.
Full methodology ›The read
By the composite health measure, Lugoff, South Carolina (ZIP 29078) ranks in the top 45% healthiest ZIPs nationally (14,341st) and the top 30% of South Carolina (126th).
A number of measures place this area on solid footing: subsidized affordable housing resides in the top 10.0% nationally. Distance to a community health center registers at the national minimum, shared with about 23% of ZIPs. Modeled radon rests in the bottom 10.6% nationally. By contrast, floodplain exposure stands in the top 9.3% nationally, modeled humid heat lies in the top 12.9% nationally, and PFOA in drinking water lands in the top 13.6% nationally. PFOS in drinking water sits in the top 14.4% nationally, and distance to a Superfund site is in the bottom 15% nationally. Distance to a hazardous-chemical facility settles at the national minimum, shared with about 31% of ZIPs. Fatal road crashes resides in the top 16% nationally.
To spell things out, PFOA in drinking water is one of the man-made "forever chemicals" that build up in the body and environment instead of breaking down. Radon is a radioactive soil gas the EPA identifies as the top cause of lung cancer in nonsmokers. PFOS in drinking water is a common one of the man-made "forever chemicals" that build up in the body and environment instead of breaking down. Close by, ZIP 29045, 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 Columbia, SC metro area.
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 63%
14%
Healthcare Access
healthier than 80%
5%
About typical
Chronic Disease Burden
healthier than 53%
21%
Preventive Care
healthier than 59%
13%
Risk Behavior
healthier than 46%
11%
Mental Health
healthier than 50%
8%
Disability
healthier than 52%
7%
Holding it back
Climate / Disaster Risk
healthier than 12%
5%
Lifting this score
Chronic Disease Burden
healthier than 73%
21%
Social Need / SDOH
healthier than 77%
16%
Disability
healthier than 76%
7%
Healthcare Access
healthier than 80%
5%
About typical
Environmental Hazard
healthier than 45%
14%
Preventive Care
healthier than 54%
13%
Risk Behavior
healthier than 57%
11%
Mental Health
healthier than 53%
8%
Holding it back
Climate / Disaster Risk
healthier than 15%
5%
Lifting this score
Social Need / SDOH
healthier than 76%
16%
Disability
healthier than 63%
7%
Healthcare Access
healthier than 83%
5%
About typical
Chronic Disease Burden
healthier than 57%
21%
Environmental Hazard
healthier than 59%
14%
Preventive Care
healthier than 46%
13%
Risk Behavior
healthier than 48%
11%
Mental Health
healthier than 46%
8%
Holding it back
Climate / Disaster Risk
healthier than 11%
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 ›
Findings that name this ZIP
One of our published findings lists this ZIP code. Each finding compares one published measure against a stated benchmark, and names only the ZIP codes whose estimates are reliable enough to rank. See all surprising findings.
Below what income predicts
The ZIP codes that outlive their incomes
Estimated life expectancy is 76.5 ± 1.5 years. A median household income of $67,727 predicts 78.5 years — 2.0 years below.
Ranked #2,681 of the 5,842 ZIP codes this finding names, ordered by years above what income predicts, highest first.
Nearby & similar ZIPs
Editorially selected — see how this ZIP compares to nearby and similar places.
Nearby
29020
South Carolinashares a border
Score 49.69
Closest healthier
29045
South Carolinashares a border
Score 55.67
Similar health profile
70006
Louisiana97% similar profile
Score 52.10
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 | 28.9% | 25.7–32.0 |
| High blood pressure among adults | 38.2% | 34.3–42.1 |
| Cancer (non-skin) or melanoma among adults | 8.8% | 8.0–9.6 |
| Current asthma among adults | 9.8% | 8.7–11.1 |
| Coronary heart disease among adults | 6.7% | 5.9–7.4 |
| Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease among adults | 7.7% | 6.9–8.6 |
| Depression among adults | 22.8% | 19.6–26.3 |
| Diagnosed diabetes among adults | 13.6% | 11.9–15.4 |
| High cholesterol among adults who have ever been screened | 39.9% | 35.8–44.0 |
| Obesity among adults | 35.7% | 29.1–42.3 |
| Stroke among adults | 3.8% | 3.5–4.1 |
| All teeth lost among adults aged >=65 years | 14.7% | 12.1–17.6 |
PreventionCDC PLACES 2022 / 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Current lack of health insurance among adults aged 18-64 years | 11.2% | 9.6–12.8 |
| Taking medicine to control high blood pressure among adults with high blood pressure | 79.7% | 77.0–82.2 |
| Visits to doctor for routine checkup within the past year among adults | 80.3% | 76.9–83.3 |
| Cholesterol screening among adults | 86.5% | 84.9–88.1 |
| Colorectal cancer screening among adults aged 45–75 years | 67.2% | 62.6–71.7 |
| Visited dentist or dental clinic in the past year among adults | 62.5% | 59.0–65.9 |
| Mammography use among women aged 50-74 years | 76.5% | 69.7–82.6 |
Health Risk BehaviorsCDC PLACES 2022 / 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Binge drinking among adults | 15.8% | 13.0–18.8 |
| Current cigarette smoking among adults | 14.7% | 12.6–16.7 |
| No leisure-time physical activity among adults | 26.1% | 22.1–30.2 |
| Short sleep duration among adults | 37.9% | 32.2–44.0 |
Health StatusCDC PLACES 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Fair or poor self-rated health status among adults | 19.6% | 17.2–22.1 |
| Frequent mental distress among adults | 17.0% | 15.1–19.0 |
| Frequent physical distress among adults | 14.5% | 12.8–16.3 |
DisabilityCDC PLACES 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Cognitive disability among adults | 14.9% | 13.2–16.6 |
| Any disability among adults | 30.8% | 26.8–34.8 |
| Hearing disability among adults | 6.9% | 6.1–7.7 |
| Independent living disability among adults | 8.7% | 7.8–9.7 |
| Mobility disability among adults | 15.0% | 13.1–16.9 |
| Self-care disability among adults | 4.2% | 3.8–4.6 |
| Vision disability among adults | 5.3% | 4.9–5.8 |
Health-Related Social NeedsCDC PLACES 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Lack of social and emotional support among adults | 24.6% | 21.2–28.3 |
| Food insecurity in the past 12 months among adults | 16.9% | 14.7–19.4 |
| Received food stamps in the past 12 months among adults | 9.9% | 8.5–11.5 |
| Housing insecurity in the past 12 months among adults | 12.8% | 11.1–14.7 |
| Lack of reliable transportation in the past 12 months among adults | 8.3% | 7.3–9.3 |
| Loneliness among adults | 32.0% | 27.3–36.8 |
| Utility services shut-off threat in the past 12 months among adults | 8.5% | 7.4–9.7 |
Community & economyCensus ACS 5-Year · 2024 release · observed
| Measure | Value | US median (p10–p90) | SC median (p10–p90) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty rate | 10.1% | 10.6% (3.1–25.8%) n=32,364 | 15.5% (6.2–28.7%) n=410 |
| Uninsured 18–64 | 11.1% | 9.0% (1.5–24.3%) n=32,286 | 14.1% (5.9–25.5%) n=412 |
| No HS diploma (25+) | 8.2% | 7.9% (1.8–20.7%) n=32,505 | 11.6% (3.4–21.1%) n=417 |
| Bachelor's or higher (25+) | 23.0% | 23.3% (9.2–53.6%) n=32,505 | 20.1% (9.1–48.9%) n=417 |
| Unemployment rate (16+) | 2.6% | 3.9% (0.0–9.8%) n=32,274 | 4.6% (0.2–11.1%) n=414 |
| Households without a vehicle | 1.5% | 3.9% (0.0–12.5%) n=32,322 | 4.8% (0.0–13.6%) n=410 |
| Broadband subscription | 92.8% | 89.3% (75.1–97.1%) n=32,322 | 86.1% (71.4–95.1%) n=410 |
| Housing cost burden (≥30% income) | 19.7% | 23.7% (10.6–40.0%) n=32,322 | 23.3% (12.8–35.0%) n=410 |
| Homeownership rate | 87.6% | 78.7% (51.7–94.0%) n=32,322 | 77.3% (54.9–91.8%) n=410 |
| Crowded housing (>1 per room) | 1.6% | 1.3% (0.0–6.3%) n=32,322 | 1.4% (0.0–4.6%) n=410 |
| Foreign-born population | 1.6% | 2.6% (0.0–18.6%) n=32,553 | 2.7% (0.0–9.0%) n=419 |
| Single-parent households | 50.0% | 53.6% (37.3–74.1%) n=32,087 | 50.9% (37.6–69.9%) n=404 |
| Population 65+ | 18.3% | 19.4% (10.8–33.6%) n=32,553 | 19.6% (10.9–31.7%) n=419 |
| Median age | 40.6 yr | 42.2 yr (33.0–56.3) n=32,292 | 41.4 yr (33.8–54.1) n=415 |
| Median household income | $67,727 | $72,070 ($46,039–$118,707) n=30,318 | $58,990 ($40,800–$90,964) n=384 |
| Median home value | $207,700 | $222,200 ($100,300–$579,820) n=30,049 | $177,400 ($88,260–$384,940) n=383 |
| Median gross rent | $1,018 | $1,021 ($677–$1,912) n=25,670 | $950 ($678–$1,545) n=343 |
Life expectancyNCHS / RWJF USALEEP · model-based
| Measure | Value | US median (p10–p90) | SC median (p10–p90) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy at birth | 76.5 yr ± 0.76 | 78.9 yr (74.7–82.8) n=31,308 | 76.3 yr (73.2–79.9) n=389 |
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 0.76 years of 76.5, and it’s very unlikely to be off by more than twice that.
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