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29115

in Orangeburg, South CarolinaPopulation 27,450

ZipVitals Score
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38.37/ 100

Ranked #27,802 of 32,066 US ZIPs (bottom 13.3%)

Ranked #362 of 417 South Carolina ZIPs (bottom 13.2%)

Ranks are modeled estimates — ZIPs a few hundred places apart are effectively tied.

Robust across all 9 health domains

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.

Self-care disability

7.5%

in the top 4.1% nationally

Lower is healthier

ST91st
US96th
Definition & source ›

The estimated share of adults with difficulty dressing or bathing.

Full methodology ›

Distance to an emergency room

29.5 mi

in the top 2.0% nationally

Lower is healthier

ST99th
US98th
Definition & source ›

The distance in miles from this ZIP’s edge to the nearest Medicare-certified hospital with an emergency room.

Full methodology ›

Vision disability

10.0%

in the top 4.9% nationally

Lower is healthier

ST94th
US95th
Definition & source ›

The estimated share of adults who are blind or have serious difficulty seeing even with glasses.

Full methodology ›

Independent-living disability

13.6%

in the top 5.0% nationally

Lower is healthier

ST94th
US95th
Definition & 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 ›

Diabetes

19.4%

in the top 4.8% nationally

Lower is healthier

ST78th
US95th
Definition & source ›

The estimated share of adults who have been diagnosed with diabetes.

Full methodology ›

Food insecurity

35.1%

in the top 3.5% nationally

Lower is healthier

ST96th
US97th
Definition & source ›

The estimated share of adults who experienced food insecurity in the past 12 months.

Full methodology ›

Stroke

5.9%

in the top 4.7% nationally

Lower is healthier

ST84th
US95th
Definition & source ›

The estimated share of adults who have been told by a health professional that they have had a stroke.

Full methodology ›

Utility shut-off threat

17.9%

in the top 3.8% nationally

Lower is healthier

ST96th
US96th
Definition & source ›

The estimated share of adults whose household was threatened with a utility shut-off in the past 12 months.

Full methodology ›

Lack of transportation

16.7%

in the top 4.4% nationally

Lower is healthier

ST97th
US96th
Definition & source ›

The estimated share of adults who lacked reliable transportation in the past 12 months.

Full methodology ›

Housing insecurity

24.5%

in the top 4.4% nationally

Lower is healthier

ST96th
US96th
Definition & source ›

The estimated share of adults who experienced housing insecurity in the past 12 months.

Full methodology ›

The read

In overall standing, ZIP 29115, one of several in Orangeburg, South Carolina comes out in the bottom 13.3% nationally (27,802nd) and the bottom 13.2% of South Carolina (362nd).

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The profile opens on the burdens that define it most: modeled self-care disability is in the top 4.1% nationally, distance to an emergency room resides in the top 2.0% nationally, and modeled vision disability rests in the top 4.9% nationally. Modeled independent living disability lies in the top 5.0% nationally, diabetes sits in the top 4.8% nationally, and food insecurity settles in the top 3.5% nationally. Modeled stroke registers in the top 4.7% nationally, and utility shutoff stands in the top 3.8% nationally. Modeled transportation lands in the top 4.4% nationally, and housing insecurity is in the top 4.4% nationally.

The nearest healthier ZIP overall is ZIP 29018, just across the boundary. Modeled independent living disability is in the top 5.0% 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.

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Nothing measured is lifting this score.

About typical

Environmental Hazard

healthier than 55%

14%

Preventive Care

healthier than 41%

13%

Healthcare Access

healthier than 54%

5%

Holding it back

Chronic Disease Burden

healthier than 14%

21%

Social Need / SDOH

healthier than 3%

16%

Risk Behavior

healthier than 22%

11%

Mental Health

healthier than 37%

8%

Disability

healthier than 8%

7%

Climate / Disaster Risk

healthier than 31%

5%

Nothing measured is lifting this score.

About typical

Climate / Disaster Risk

healthier than 53%

5%

Healthcare Access

healthier than 49%

5%

Holding it back

Chronic Disease Burden

healthier than 26%

21%

Social Need / SDOH

healthier than 4%

16%

Environmental Hazard

healthier than 37%

14%

Preventive Care

healthier than 27%

13%

Risk Behavior

healthier than 25%

11%

Mental Health

healthier than 31%

8%

Disability

healthier than 11%

7%

“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

2 of our published findings list 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 73.2 ± 0.9 years. A median household income of $37,751 predicts 76.2 years — 3.0 years below.

    Ranked #4,167 of the 5,842 ZIP codes this finding names, ordered by years above what income predicts, highest first.

  • Below its nearby ZIPs

    The ZIP codes that outlive their neighbors

    Estimated life expectancy is 73.2 ± 0.9 years. The 45 nearest ZIP codes with estimates average 75.3 years — 2.1 years below them.

    Ranked #1,621 of the 3,687 ZIP codes this finding names, ordered by years above the nearby-ZIP average, highest first.

Nearby & similar ZIPs

Editorially selected — see how this ZIP compares to nearby and similar places.

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
MeasureCrude prevalence95% CI
Arthritis among adults30.7%27.9–33.4
High blood pressure among adults46.7%43.1–50.1
Cancer (non-skin) or melanoma among adults6.3%5.8–6.9
Current asthma among adults11.6%10.3–13.0
Coronary heart disease among adults8.1%7.4–8.9
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease among adults9.9%8.9–10.8
Depression among adults21.5%18.5–24.6
Diagnosed diabetes among adults19.4%17.4–21.3
High cholesterol among adults who have ever been screened37.2%33.7–40.5
Obesity among adults43.7%37.9–49.2
Stroke among adults5.9%5.5–6.3
All teeth lost among adults aged >=65 years25.8%22.1–29.8
PreventionCDC PLACES 2022 / 2023 · BRFSS
MeasureCrude prevalence95% CI
Current lack of health insurance among adults aged 18-64 years15.4%13.4–17.4
Taking medicine to control high blood pressure among adults with high blood pressure81.1%79.0–82.9
Visits to doctor for routine checkup within the past year among adults83.9%81.1–86.3
Cholesterol screening among adults84.7%82.8–86.5
Colorectal cancer screening among adults aged 45–75 years66.2%61.7–70.6
Visited dentist or dental clinic in the past year among adults51.2%47.7–54.6
Mammography use among women aged 50-74 years75.3%68.8–81.2
Health Risk BehaviorsCDC PLACES 2022 / 2023 · BRFSS
MeasureCrude prevalence95% CI
Binge drinking among adults12.2%9.9–14.5
Current cigarette smoking among adults17.1%15.1–19.2
No leisure-time physical activity among adults35.4%31.4–39.4
Short sleep duration among adults41.8%36.5–47.3
Health StatusCDC PLACES 2023 · BRFSS
MeasureCrude prevalence95% CI
Fair or poor self-rated health status among adults29.4%26.6–32.1
Frequent mental distress among adults19.4%17.3–21.4
Frequent physical distress among adults16.6%14.9–18.3
DisabilityCDC PLACES 2023 · BRFSS
MeasureCrude prevalence95% CI
Cognitive disability among adults18.9%17.0–20.8
Any disability among adults39.7%35.8–43.5
Hearing disability among adults6.8%6.1–7.5
Independent living disability among adults13.6%12.4–14.9
Mobility disability among adults22.1%20.0–24.1
Self-care disability among adults7.5%6.9–8.1
Vision disability among adults10.0%9.2–10.8
Health-Related Social NeedsCDC PLACES 2023 · BRFSS
MeasureCrude prevalence95% CI
Lack of social and emotional support among adults31.0%27.6–34.7
Food insecurity in the past 12 months among adults35.1%31.9–38.3
Received food stamps in the past 12 months among adults26.5%23.9–29.2
Housing insecurity in the past 12 months among adults24.5%22.0–27.2
Lack of reliable transportation in the past 12 months among adults16.7%15.1–18.5
Loneliness among adults35.0%30.8–39.4
Utility services shut-off threat in the past 12 months among adults17.9%16.0–19.9
Community & economyCensus ACS 5-Year · 2024 release · observed
MeasureValueUS median (p10–p90)SC median (p10–p90)
Poverty rate31.3%10.6% (3.1–25.8%) n=32,36415.5% (6.2–28.7%) n=410
Uninsured 18–6416.9%9.0% (1.5–24.3%) n=32,28614.1% (5.9–25.5%) n=412
No HS diploma (25+)20.2%7.9% (1.8–20.7%) n=32,50511.6% (3.4–21.1%) n=417
Bachelor's or higher (25+)18.1%23.3% (9.2–53.6%) n=32,50520.1% (9.1–48.9%) n=417
Unemployment rate (16+)13.1%3.9% (0.0–9.8%) n=32,2744.6% (0.2–11.1%) n=414
Households without a vehicle13.4%3.9% (0.0–12.5%) n=32,3224.8% (0.0–13.6%) n=410
Broadband subscription78.8%89.3% (75.1–97.1%) n=32,32286.1% (71.4–95.1%) n=410
Housing cost burden (≥30% income)32.7%23.7% (10.6–40.0%) n=32,32223.3% (12.8–35.0%) n=410
Homeownership rate50.8%78.7% (51.7–94.0%) n=32,32277.3% (54.9–91.8%) n=410
Crowded housing (>1 per room)3.0%1.3% (0.0–6.3%) n=32,3221.4% (0.0–4.6%) n=410
Foreign-born population1.7%2.6% (0.0–18.6%) n=32,5532.7% (0.0–9.0%) n=419
Single-parent households42.9%53.6% (37.3–74.1%) n=32,08750.9% (37.6–69.9%) n=404
Population 65+18.1%19.4% (10.8–33.6%) n=32,55319.6% (10.9–31.7%) n=419
Median age36.7 yr42.2 yr (33.0–56.3) n=32,29241.4 yr (33.8–54.1) n=415
Median household income$37,751$72,070 ($46,039–$118,707) n=30,318$58,990 ($40,800–$90,964) n=384
Median home value$102,000$222,200 ($100,300–$579,820) n=30,049$177,400 ($88,260–$384,940) n=383
Median gross rent$826$1,021 ($677–$1,912) n=25,670$950 ($678–$1,545) n=343
Life expectancyNCHS / RWJF USALEEP · model-based
MeasureValueUS median (p10–p90)SC median (p10–p90)
Life expectancy at birth73.2 yr ± 0.4778.9 yr (74.7–82.8) n=31,30876.3 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 0.47 years of 73.2, and it’s very unlikely to be off by more than twice that.

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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