ZIP code
29697
in Williamston, South CarolinaPopulation 13,581
49.18/ 100
Ranked #17,408 of 32,066 US ZIPs (bottom 46%)
Ranked #167 of 417 South Carolina ZIPs (top 40%)
Ranked #31 of 51 Greenville-Anderson-Greer, SC ZIPs (bottom 39%)
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.
Arsenic in groundwater
1.1%
in the bottom 3.5% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST17thUS3rdDefinition & source ›
The modeled probability that untreated groundwater in this area — the source private wells draw on — exceeds the federal arsenic limit of 10 micrograms per liter.
A modeled likelihood for untreated groundwater, the source drawn on by private wells, which are federally unregulated. It is not a measurement of treated water delivered by a public system, and it is not a test of any individual well.
Full methodology ›Nitrate in drinking water
3.9%
in the top 4.6% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST99thUS95thDefinition & source ›
The modeled share of this area’s domestic-well groundwater at or above the federal nitrate limit of 10 milligrams per liter.
A modeled likelihood for untreated groundwater, the source drawn on by private wells, which are federally unregulated. It is not a measurement of treated water delivered by a public system, and it is not a test of any individual well.
Full methodology ›PFAS in drinking water
65.6%
in the top 5.9% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST92ndUS94thDefinition & source ›
The modeled probability that PFAS “forever chemicals” would be detected in untreated groundwater in this area, the source private wells draw on.
A modeled likelihood for untreated groundwater, the source drawn on by private wells, which are federally unregulated. It is not a measurement of treated water delivered by a public system, and it is not a test of any individual well.
Full methodology ›Humid extreme heat
105.8 days/year
in the top 20% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST6thUS80thDefinition & source ›
The average number of days per year when modeled heat stress — temperature, humidity, sun, and wind combined — reaches levels hard on the body outdoors.
Full methodology ›Distance to a community health center
7.6 mi
in the top 27% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST95thUS73rdDefinition & source ›
The distance in miles from this ZIP’s edge to the nearest federally funded community health center, which serves patients regardless of ability to pay.
Full methodology ›Fiber broadband
3.3%
in the bottom 28% nationally
Higher is healthier
ST9thUS28thDefinition & source ›
The share of homes where fiber-optic internet service is available.
Full methodology ›The read
In overall standing, Williamston, South Carolina (ZIP 29697) comes out in the bottom 46% nationally (17,408th) and the top 40% of South Carolina (167th).
Both sides of the picture show up plainly in this area's numbers: modeled arsenic resides in the bottom 3.5% nationally, subsidized affordable housing rests in the top 18% nationally, and childcare lies in the top 19% nationally. Modeled energy burden sits in the bottom 22% nationally. By contrast, modeled nitrate settles in the top 4.6% nationally, and pfas registers in the top 5.9% nationally. Modeled industrial-pollution burden stands in the top 11.7% nationally, and humid heat lands in the top 20% nationally. Modeled expected annual loss is in the top 20% nationally, and uninsured resides in the top 16% nationally.
In plain terms, arsenic is a natural groundwater contaminant, here a modeled estimate of the chance private-well levels exceed a benchmark. Nitrate is a groundwater compound from fertilizer, manure, and sewage, here a modeled estimate of the chance private-well levels exceed a benchmark. Pfas is the man-made "forever chemicals" that build up in the body and environment instead of breaking down; here a modeled estimate of the chance a private well contains them. The nearest healthier ZIP overall is ZIP 29621, just across the boundary.
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 Greenville-Anderson-Greer, 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 62%
16%
About typical
Chronic Disease Burden
healthier than 53%
21%
Environmental Hazard
healthier than 48%
14%
Risk Behavior
healthier than 59%
11%
Disability
healthier than 41%
7%
Climate / Disaster Risk
healthier than 51%
5%
Holding it back
Preventive Care
healthier than 33%
13%
Mental Health
healthier than 18%
8%
Healthcare Access
healthier than 28%
5%
Lifting this score
Chronic Disease Burden
healthier than 73%
21%
Social Need / SDOH
healthier than 73%
16%
Risk Behavior
healthier than 73%
11%
Disability
healthier than 65%
7%
Climate / Disaster Risk
healthier than 96%
5%
Holding it back
Environmental Hazard
healthier than 32%
14%
Preventive Care
healthier than 16%
13%
Mental Health
healthier than 8%
8%
Healthcare Access
healthier than 12%
5%
Lifting this score
Social Need / SDOH
healthier than 60%
16%
Environmental Hazard
healthier than 66%
14%
Climate / Disaster Risk
healthier than 88%
5%
About typical
Chronic Disease Burden
healthier than 54%
21%
Risk Behavior
healthier than 48%
11%
Disability
healthier than 46%
7%
Holding it back
Preventive Care
healthier than 20%
13%
Mental Health
healthier than 18%
8%
Healthcare Access
in the bottom 0.00%
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 76.4 ± 1.4 years. A median household income of $68,764 predicts 78.6 years — 2.2 years below.
Ranked #3,060 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
29621
South Carolinashares a border
Score 55.74
Closest healthier
29669
South Carolinashares a border
Score 49.47
Similar health profile
97322
Oregon95% similar profile
Score 45.43
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 | 30.7% | 28.1–33.4 |
| High blood pressure among adults | 36.4% | 33.3–39.6 |
| Cancer (non-skin) or melanoma among adults | 8.7% | 7.9–9.5 |
| Current asthma among adults | 10.2% | 9.1–11.4 |
| Coronary heart disease among adults | 7.0% | 6.3–7.7 |
| Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease among adults | 8.4% | 7.5–9.4 |
| Depression among adults | 26.8% | 23.8–30.0 |
| Diagnosed diabetes among adults | 12.7% | 11.2–14.2 |
| High cholesterol among adults who have ever been screened | 38.2% | 35.0–41.5 |
| Obesity among adults | 35.9% | 31.5–40.7 |
| Stroke among adults | 3.8% | 3.5–4.1 |
| All teeth lost among adults aged >=65 years | 13.5% | 11.2–16.2 |
PreventionCDC PLACES 2022 / 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Current lack of health insurance among adults aged 18-64 years | 13.5% | 11.7–15.6 |
| Taking medicine to control high blood pressure among adults with high blood pressure | 78.7% | 76.2–81.1 |
| Visits to doctor for routine checkup within the past year among adults | 77.3% | 74.3–80.3 |
| Cholesterol screening among adults | 85.1% | 83.2–86.8 |
| Colorectal cancer screening among adults aged 45–75 years | 65.8% | 61.4–70.0 |
| Visited dentist or dental clinic in the past year among adults | 59.8% | 56.6–63.2 |
| Mammography use among women aged 50-74 years | 74.4% | 67.7–80.4 |
Health Risk BehaviorsCDC PLACES 2022 / 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Binge drinking among adults | 15.4% | 13.1–18.1 |
| Current cigarette smoking among adults | 15.2% | 13.2–17.3 |
| No leisure-time physical activity among adults | 26.8% | 23.4–30.3 |
| Short sleep duration among adults | 34.3% | 30.0–38.9 |
Health StatusCDC PLACES 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Fair or poor self-rated health status among adults | 21.6% | 19.2–24.1 |
| Frequent mental distress among adults | 18.3% | 16.5–20.3 |
| Frequent physical distress among adults | 15.4% | 13.7–17.1 |
DisabilityCDC PLACES 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Cognitive disability among adults | 15.9% | 14.2–17.8 |
| Any disability among adults | 34.8% | 31.3–38.4 |
| Hearing disability among adults | 7.5% | 6.7–8.3 |
| Independent living disability among adults | 9.6% | 8.5–10.6 |
| Mobility disability among adults | 16.1% | 14.3–18.0 |
| Self-care disability among adults | 4.4% | 3.9–4.8 |
| Vision disability among adults | 5.6% | 5.1–6.2 |
Health-Related Social NeedsCDC PLACES 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Lack of social and emotional support among adults | 24.1% | 21.1–27.2 |
| Food insecurity in the past 12 months among adults | 17.6% | 15.3–20.0 |
| Received food stamps in the past 12 months among adults | 10.4% | 8.9–12.1 |
| Housing insecurity in the past 12 months among adults | 12.9% | 11.2–14.7 |
| Lack of reliable transportation in the past 12 months among adults | 8.4% | 7.4–9.4 |
| Loneliness among adults | 34.8% | 30.7–38.6 |
| Utility services shut-off threat in the past 12 months among adults | 8.5% | 7.4–9.6 |
Community & economyCensus ACS 5-Year · 2024 release · observed
| Measure | Value | US median (p10–p90) | SC median (p10–p90) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty rate | 11.7% | 10.6% (3.1–25.8%) n=32,364 | 15.5% (6.2–28.7%) n=410 |
| Uninsured 18–64 | 20.9% | 9.0% (1.5–24.3%) n=32,286 | 14.1% (5.9–25.5%) n=412 |
| No HS diploma (25+) | 22.9% | 7.9% (1.8–20.7%) n=32,505 | 11.6% (3.4–21.1%) n=417 |
| Bachelor's or higher (25+) | 19.3% | 23.3% (9.2–53.6%) n=32,505 | 20.1% (9.1–48.9%) n=417 |
| Unemployment rate (16+) | 4.0% | 3.9% (0.0–9.8%) n=32,274 | 4.6% (0.2–11.1%) n=414 |
| Households without a vehicle | 4.3% | 3.9% (0.0–12.5%) n=32,322 | 4.8% (0.0–13.6%) n=410 |
| Broadband subscription | 88.0% | 89.3% (75.1–97.1%) n=32,322 | 86.1% (71.4–95.1%) n=410 |
| Housing cost burden (≥30% income) | 17.8% | 23.7% (10.6–40.0%) n=32,322 | 23.3% (12.8–35.0%) n=410 |
| Homeownership rate | 75.8% | 78.7% (51.7–94.0%) n=32,322 | 77.3% (54.9–91.8%) n=410 |
| Crowded housing (>1 per room) | 1.0% | 1.3% (0.0–6.3%) n=32,322 | 1.4% (0.0–4.6%) n=410 |
| Foreign-born population | 7.1% | 2.6% (0.0–18.6%) n=32,553 | 2.7% (0.0–9.0%) n=419 |
| Single-parent households | 45.3% | 53.6% (37.3–74.1%) n=32,087 | 50.9% (37.6–69.9%) n=404 |
| Population 65+ | 18.5% | 19.4% (10.8–33.6%) n=32,553 | 19.6% (10.9–31.7%) n=419 |
| Median age | 40.1 yr | 42.2 yr (33.0–56.3) n=32,292 | 41.4 yr (33.8–54.1) n=415 |
| Median household income | $68,764 | $72,070 ($46,039–$118,707) n=30,318 | $58,990 ($40,800–$90,964) n=384 |
| Median home value | $206,000 | $222,200 ($100,300–$579,820) n=30,049 | $177,400 ($88,260–$384,940) n=383 |
| Median gross rent | $1,022 | $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 | 76.4 yr ± 0.70 | 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 0.70 years of 76.4, and it’s very unlikely to be off by more than twice that.
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