ZIP code
31544
in Jacksonville, GeorgiaPopulation 426
24.96/ 100
Ranked #31,477 of 32,066 US ZIPs (bottom 1.9%)
Ranked #705 of 711 Georgia ZIPs (bottom 0.9%)
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
37.6%
in the top 0.7% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST99thUS99thDefinition & source ›
The estimated share of adults aged 65 and older who have lost all of their natural teeth.
Full methodology ›Self-care disability
9.1%
in the top 1.4% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST97thUS99thDefinition & source ›
The estimated share of adults with difficulty dressing or bathing.
Full methodology ›Independent-living disability
16.4%
in the top 1.3% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST98thUS99thDefinition & 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 ›Stroke
7.1%
in the top 1.1% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST98thUS99thDefinition & source ›
The estimated share of adults who have been told by a health professional that they have had a stroke.
Full methodology ›Vision disability
11.4%
in the top 2.8% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST97thUS97thDefinition & source ›
The estimated share of adults who are blind or have serious difficulty seeing even with glasses.
Full methodology ›Diabetes
22%
in the top 1.7% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST96thUS98thDefinition & source ›
The estimated share of adults who have been diagnosed with diabetes.
Full methodology ›Fair or poor health
35.5%
in the top 2.4% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST98thUS98thDefinition & source ›
The estimated share of adults who rate their own general health as fair or poor.
Full methodology ›Mobility disability
26.9%
in the top 1.6% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST98thUS98thDefinition & source ›
The estimated share of adults with serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs.
Full methodology ›Coronary heart disease
12.3%
in the top 1.4% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST99thUS99thDefinition & source ›
The estimated share of adults who have been told by a health professional that they have coronary heart disease or angina.
Full methodology ›PFAS in drinking water
4.8%
in the bottom 1.0% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST2ndUS1stDefinition & 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 ›Cross-source signals
Combined exposures in this ZIP
More than one environmental exposure stands out in this ZIP. Each is established independently and shown on its own above; they are grouped here for context — not because one causes the other.
This area ranks among the highest 10% of US ZIP codes for both humid-heat days and flood exposure.
See the full flooding, evacuation & humid-heat analysis →
The read
In its overall standing, Jacksonville, Georgia (ZIP 31544) lands in the bottom 1.9% nationally (31,477th) and the bottom 0.9% of Georgia (705th).
This area's pressures are easy to read across the measures: modeled tooth loss settles in the top 0.7% nationally, self-care disability is in the top 1.4% nationally, and independent living disability sits in the top 1.3% nationally. Modeled stroke lands in the top 1.1% nationally, vision disability lies in the top 2.8% nationally, and diabetes stands in the top 1.7% nationally. Modeled fair or poor health rests in the top 2.4% nationally, and mobility disability registers in the top 1.6% nationally. Modeled coronary heart disease resides in the top 1.4% nationally. On the brighter side, modeled pfas settles in the bottom 1.0% nationally.
Put simply, 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. On the overall standing, ZIP 31055, just across the boundary, ranks healthier.
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 93%
14%
Holding it back
Chronic Disease Burden
healthier than 1%
21%
Social Need / SDOH
healthier than 5%
16%
Preventive Care
healthier than 9%
13%
Risk Behavior
healthier than 3%
11%
Mental Health
healthier than 18%
8%
Disability
in the bottom 0.9%
7%
Climate / Disaster Risk
healthier than 8%
5%
Healthcare Access
healthier than 20%
5%
Lifting this score
Environmental Hazard
healthier than 96%
14%
Holding it back
Chronic Disease Burden
healthier than 1%
21%
Social Need / SDOH
healthier than 9%
16%
Preventive Care
healthier than 9%
13%
Risk Behavior
healthier than 2%
11%
Mental Health
healthier than 4%
8%
Disability
in the bottom 0.8%
7%
Climate / Disaster Risk
healthier than 6%
5%
Healthcare Access
healthier than 6%
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
31055
Georgiashares a border
Score 31.37
Closest healthier
31060
Georgiashares a border
Score 41.20
Similar health profile
71639
Arkansas99% similar profile
Score 26.32
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 | 35.6% | 32.2–39.1 |
| High blood pressure among adults | 49.8% | 45.5–53.9 |
| Cancer (non-skin) or melanoma among adults | 8.9% | 8.0–9.8 |
| Current asthma among adults | 11.5% | 10.2–12.9 |
| Coronary heart disease among adults | 12.3% | 11.0–13.6 |
| Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease among adults | 15.1% | 13.4–16.9 |
| Depression among adults | 22.7% | 19.4–26.2 |
| Diagnosed diabetes among adults | 22.0% | 19.6–24.3 |
| High cholesterol among adults who have ever been screened | 43.4% | 39.0–47.8 |
| Obesity among adults | 43.2% | 34.9–51.6 |
| Stroke among adults | 7.1% | 6.4–7.8 |
| All teeth lost among adults aged >=65 years | 37.6% | 32.3–43.0 |
PreventionCDC PLACES 2022 / 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Current lack of health insurance among adults aged 18-64 years | 18.9% | 15.8–22.5 |
| Taking medicine to control high blood pressure among adults with high blood pressure | 81.6% | 79.4–83.7 |
| Visits to doctor for routine checkup within the past year among adults | 79.0% | 75.6–82.4 |
| Cholesterol screening among adults | 82.9% | 80.6–85.2 |
| Colorectal cancer screening among adults aged 45–75 years | 59.8% | 54.2–65.1 |
| Visited dentist or dental clinic in the past year among adults | 42.4% | 38.6–46.1 |
| Mammography use among women aged 50-74 years | 67.1% | 58.0–75.5 |
Health Risk BehaviorsCDC PLACES 2022 / 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Binge drinking among adults | 11.9% | 9.7–14.4 |
| Current cigarette smoking among adults | 25.6% | 22.2–29.1 |
| No leisure-time physical activity among adults | 41.9% | 36.1–47.2 |
| Short sleep duration among adults | 42.1% | 34.9–49.2 |
Health StatusCDC PLACES 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Fair or poor self-rated health status among adults | 35.5% | 31.6–39.6 |
| Frequent mental distress among adults | 21.3% | 19.1–23.6 |
| Frequent physical distress among adults | 21.7% | 19.3–24.2 |
DisabilityCDC PLACES 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Cognitive disability among adults | 21.6% | 19.2–24.3 |
| Any disability among adults | 46.5% | 41.4–51.4 |
| Hearing disability among adults | 11.6% | 10.4–12.9 |
| Independent living disability among adults | 16.4% | 14.6–18.3 |
| Mobility disability among adults | 26.9% | 23.9–29.9 |
| Self-care disability among adults | 9.1% | 8.1–10.2 |
| Vision disability among adults | 11.4% | 10.2–12.7 |
Health-Related Social NeedsCDC PLACES 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Lack of social and emotional support among adults | 26.8% | 22.8–30.6 |
| Food insecurity in the past 12 months among adults | 32.6% | 28.4–36.9 |
| Received food stamps in the past 12 months among adults | 33.7% | 29.6–37.8 |
| Housing insecurity in the past 12 months among adults | 21.8% | 19.0–24.6 |
| Lack of reliable transportation in the past 12 months among adults | 16.3% | 14.2–18.3 |
| Loneliness among adults | 38.8% | 33.2–44.2 |
| Utility services shut-off threat in the past 12 months among adults | 16.6% | 14.5–18.6 |
Community & economyCensus ACS 5-Year · 2024 release · observed
| Measure | Value | US median (p10–p90) | GA median (p10–p90) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty rate | 19.6% | 10.6% (3.1–25.8%) n=32,364 | 13.8% (5.6–27.5%) n=709 |
| Uninsured 18–64 | 20.2% | 9.0% (1.5–24.3%) n=32,286 | 18.3% (8.4–29.7%) n=713 |
| No HS diploma (25+) | 6.4% | 7.9% (1.8–20.7%) n=32,505 | 12.1% (3.9–22.9%) n=720 |
| Bachelor's or higher (25+) | 4.9% | 23.3% (9.2–53.6%) n=32,505 | 21.3% (9.1–49.2%) n=720 |
| Unemployment rate (16+) | 0.0% | 3.9% (0.0–9.8%) n=32,274 | 4.1% (0.6–9.6%) n=714 |
| Households without a vehicle | 0.7% | 3.9% (0.0–12.5%) n=32,322 | 4.4% (0.3–12.3%) n=707 |
| Broadband subscription | 73.6% | 89.3% (75.1–97.1%) n=32,322 | 87.3% (72.5–96.4%) n=707 |
| Housing cost burden (≥30% income) | 27.1% | 23.7% (10.6–40.0%) n=32,322 | 25.1% (13.6–38.3%) n=707 |
| Homeownership rate | 88.6% | 78.7% (51.7–94.0%) n=32,322 | 73.7% (48.8–89.0%) n=707 |
| Crowded housing (>1 per room) | 0.0% | 1.3% (0.0–6.3%) n=32,322 | 1.7% (0.0–5.0%) n=707 |
| Foreign-born population | 0.2% | 2.6% (0.0–18.6%) n=32,553 | 3.8% (0.0–15.8%) n=720 |
| Single-parent households | 49.1% | 53.6% (37.3–74.1%) n=32,087 | 48.8% (36.1–66.7%) n=705 |
| Population 65+ | 23.7% | 19.4% (10.8–33.6%) n=32,553 | 17.0% (10.0–28.3%) n=720 |
| Median age | 42.8 yr | 42.2 yr (33.0–56.3) n=32,292 | 39.8 yr (33.1–51.4) n=715 |
| Median household income | $60,682 | $72,070 ($46,039–$118,707) n=30,318 | $65,254 ($44,032–$106,158) n=677 |
| Median home value | $86,000 | $222,200 ($100,300–$579,820) n=30,049 | $215,200 ($91,000–$413,150) n=666 |
| Median gross rent | $955 | $1,021 ($677–$1,912) n=25,670 | $993 ($694–$1,769) n=627 |
Life expectancyNCHS / RWJF USALEEP · model-based
| Measure | Value | US median (p10–p90) | GA median (p10–p90) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy at birth | 73.1 yr ± 0.92 | 78.9 yr (74.7–82.8) n=31,308 | 76.1 yr (73.3–79.7) n=668 |
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 0.92 years of 73.1, and it’s very unlikely to be off by more than twice that.
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