ZIP code
31796
in Warwick, GeorgiaPopulation 1,048
40.53/ 100
Ranked #26,383 of 32,066 US ZIPs (bottom 18%)
Ranked #557 of 711 Georgia ZIPs (bottom 22%)
Ranked #8 of 15 Albany, GA ZIPs (bottom 47%)
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.
Fatal road crashes
57.3 per 100,000 residents per year
in the top 2.7% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST98thUS97thDefinition & source ›
The annual rate of fatal road crashes per 100,000 residents, pooled over a ten-year window.
A rate per resident population. Where a ZIP has too few residents for the rate to be reliable — about 30% of US ZIPs — no value is published rather than an unstable one; those ZIPs are absent from this comparison, not counted as crash-free.
Full methodology ›Arsenic in groundwater
1.2%
in the bottom 5.0% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST24thUS5thDefinition & 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 ›Loneliness
38.3%
in the top 7.8% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST69thUS92ndDefinition & source ›
The estimated share of adults who report feeling lonely.
Full methodology ›Unemployment rate
10.9%
in the top 8.1% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST94thUS92ndDefinition & source ›
The share of the civilian labor force that is unemployed.
Full methodology ›Humid extreme heat
133.9 days/year
in the top 8.9% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST71stUS91stDefinition & 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 nursing home
9.3 mi
in the top 12.7% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST97thUS87thDefinition & source ›
The distance in miles from this ZIP’s edge to the nearest Medicare- or Medicaid-certified nursing home.
Full methodology ›Distance to a hazardous-chemical facility
9.4 mi
in the top 15% nationally
Higher is healthier
ST90thUS85thDefinition & 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 ›Median household income
$45,833
in the bottom 9.8% nationally
Higher is healthier
ST12thUS10thDefinition & source ›
The middle household income in this ZIP — half of households earn more, half earn less — in dollars per year.
Full methodology ›Distance to a community health center
8.7 mi
in the top 24% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST93rdUS76thDefinition & 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 ›Fine-particle (PM2.5) exceedance
0.27%
in the top 32% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST94thUS68thDefinition & source ›
The share of days in the year when modeled fine-particle (PM2.5) pollution was above the EPA’s daily limit of 35 micrograms per cubic meter.
Full methodology ›The read
On the composite measure, Warwick, Georgia (ZIP 31796) stands in the bottom 18% nationally (26,383rd) and the bottom 22% of Georgia (557th).
A balanced set of signals defines this area, not any single one: modeled arsenic registers in the bottom 5.0% nationally. By contrast, fatal road crashes lies in the top 2.7% nationally, and modeled loneliness is in the top 7.8% nationally. Unemployment registers in the top 8.1% nationally, modeled humid heat lies in the top 8.9% nationally, and modeled independent living disability is in the top 10.8% nationally. Households without a vehicle registers in the top 11.2% nationally, distance to a nursing home lies in the top 12.7% nationally, and slow internet speeds is in the top 13.0% nationally. Modeled uninsured registers in the top 10.7% nationally.
For clarity, arsenic is a natural groundwater contaminant, here a modeled estimate of the chance private-well levels exceed a benchmark. Humid heat is a modeled heat-stress measure combining temperature, humidity, sun, and wind to gauge heat on the body outdoors. ZIP 31712, just across the boundary, ranks better overall among the ZIPs nearby.
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 Albany, GA metro area.
Compared with the ZIP codes measured across all nine scoring domains — not with all US ZIP codes.
Lifting this score
Environmental Hazard
healthier than 80%
14%
Holding it back
Chronic Disease Burden
healthier than 28%
21%
Social Need / SDOH
healthier than 12%
16%
Preventive Care
healthier than 22%
13%
Risk Behavior
healthier than 16%
11%
Mental Health
healthier than 21%
8%
Disability
healthier than 16%
7%
Climate / Disaster Risk
healthier than 28%
5%
Healthcare Access
healthier than 17%
5%
Lifting this score
Environmental Hazard
healthier than 73%
14%
Holding it back
Chronic Disease Burden
healthier than 39%
21%
Social Need / SDOH
healthier than 25%
16%
Preventive Care
healthier than 27%
13%
Risk Behavior
healthier than 19%
11%
Mental Health
healthier than 6%
8%
Disability
healthier than 24%
7%
Climate / Disaster Risk
healthier than 36%
5%
Healthcare Access
healthier than 4%
5%
Lifting this score
Chronic Disease Burden
healthier than 71%
21%
Environmental Hazard
healthier than 86%
14%
Climate / Disaster Risk
healthier than 71%
5%
About typical
Social Need / SDOH
healthier than 43%
16%
Disability
healthier than 57%
7%
Holding it back
Preventive Care
healthier than 29%
13%
Risk Behavior
healthier than 21%
11%
Mental Health
healthier than 7%
8%
Healthcare Access
healthier than 7%
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.
Clean environment, heavy chronic burden
Where the environment and chronic illness point in opposite directions
Environmental-hazard standing 80.0; chronic-disease standing 28.3 — 52 points apart, cleaner on the environment than it is on chronic illness.
Ranked #2,361 of the 18,187 ZIP codes this finding names, ordered by the gap from cleanest environment to heaviest chronic burden, highest first.
Nearby & similar ZIPs
Editorially selected — see how this ZIP compares to nearby and similar places.
Nearby
31015
Georgiashares a border
Score 37.37
Closest healthier
31712
Georgiashares a border
Score 41.60
Similar health profile
64679
Missouri99% similar profile
Score 38.69
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 | 30.2% | 26.8–33.7 |
| High blood pressure among adults | 42.0% | 37.6–46.3 |
| Cancer (non-skin) or melanoma among adults | 8.1% | 7.3–9.0 |
| Current asthma among adults | 10.8% | 9.5–12.3 |
| Coronary heart disease among adults | 8.3% | 7.3–9.5 |
| Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease among adults | 10.4% | 8.9–12.2 |
| Depression among adults | 23.4% | 19.9–27.3 |
| Diagnosed diabetes among adults | 15.6% | 13.5–17.8 |
| High cholesterol among adults who have ever been screened | 39.3% | 35.0–44.0 |
| Obesity among adults | 38.9% | 30.7–47.6 |
| Stroke among adults | 4.8% | 4.3–5.3 |
| All teeth lost among adults aged >=65 years | 16.1% | 13.4–19.1 |
PreventionCDC PLACES 2022 / 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Current lack of health insurance among adults aged 18-64 years | 15.3% | 12.0–19.0 |
| Taking medicine to control high blood pressure among adults with high blood pressure | 78.0% | 75.4–80.6 |
| Visits to doctor for routine checkup within the past year among adults | 77.0% | 73.3–80.6 |
| Cholesterol screening among adults | 83.7% | 81.4–86.0 |
| Colorectal cancer screening among adults aged 45–75 years | 67.4% | 62.3–72.3 |
| Visited dentist or dental clinic in the past year among adults | 54.3% | 50.6–58.1 |
| Mammography use among women aged 50-74 years | 72.1% | 64.1–79.1 |
Health Risk BehaviorsCDC PLACES 2022 / 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Binge drinking among adults | 14.5% | 11.9–17.6 |
| Current cigarette smoking among adults | 21.4% | 17.9–25.5 |
| No leisure-time physical activity among adults | 33.8% | 28.4–39.9 |
| Short sleep duration among adults | 36.9% | 30.1–44.1 |
Health StatusCDC PLACES 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Fair or poor self-rated health status among adults | 27.0% | 23.0–31.3 |
| Frequent mental distress among adults | 20.3% | 17.8–22.9 |
| Frequent physical distress among adults | 17.6% | 15.4–20.2 |
DisabilityCDC PLACES 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Cognitive disability among adults | 18.8% | 16.2–21.7 |
| Any disability among adults | 38.2% | 33.1–43.7 |
| Hearing disability among adults | 8.6% | 7.5–9.7 |
| Independent living disability among adults | 12.1% | 10.5–14.0 |
| Mobility disability among adults | 19.0% | 16.4–22.0 |
| Self-care disability among adults | 5.8% | 5.1–6.6 |
| Vision disability among adults | 7.3% | 6.5–8.4 |
Health-Related Social NeedsCDC PLACES 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Lack of social and emotional support among adults | 25.4% | 21.4–29.4 |
| Food insecurity in the past 12 months among adults | 22.6% | 18.8–26.3 |
| Received food stamps in the past 12 months among adults | 21.1% | 17.6–24.7 |
| Housing insecurity in the past 12 months among adults | 16.7% | 14.0–19.3 |
| Lack of reliable transportation in the past 12 months among adults | 11.6% | 9.9–13.2 |
| Loneliness among adults | 38.3% | 32.8–44.1 |
| Utility services shut-off threat in the past 12 months among adults | 11.6% | 9.9–13.3 |
Community & economyCensus ACS 5-Year · 2024 release · observed
| Measure | Value | US median (p10–p90) | GA median (p10–p90) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty rate | 20.6% | 10.6% (3.1–25.8%) n=32,364 | 13.8% (5.6–27.5%) n=709 |
| Uninsured 18–64 | 30.6% | 9.0% (1.5–24.3%) n=32,286 | 18.3% (8.4–29.7%) n=713 |
| No HS diploma (25+) | 30.9% | 7.9% (1.8–20.7%) n=32,505 | 12.1% (3.9–22.9%) n=720 |
| Bachelor's or higher (25+) | 17.0% | 23.3% (9.2–53.6%) n=32,505 | 21.3% (9.1–49.2%) n=720 |
| Unemployment rate (16+) | 10.9% | 3.9% (0.0–9.8%) n=32,274 | 4.1% (0.6–9.6%) n=714 |
| Households without a vehicle | 11.8% | 3.9% (0.0–12.5%) n=32,322 | 4.4% (0.3–12.3%) n=707 |
| Broadband subscription | 78.7% | 89.3% (75.1–97.1%) n=32,322 | 87.3% (72.5–96.4%) n=707 |
| Housing cost burden (≥30% income) | 27.5% | 23.7% (10.6–40.0%) n=32,322 | 25.1% (13.6–38.3%) n=707 |
| Homeownership rate | 85.9% | 78.7% (51.7–94.0%) n=32,322 | 73.7% (48.8–89.0%) n=707 |
| Crowded housing (>1 per room) | 3.0% | 1.3% (0.0–6.3%) n=32,322 | 1.7% (0.0–5.0%) n=707 |
| Foreign-born population | 0.0% | 2.6% (0.0–18.6%) n=32,553 | 3.8% (0.0–15.8%) n=720 |
| Single-parent households | 56.2% | 53.6% (37.3–74.1%) n=32,087 | 48.8% (36.1–66.7%) n=705 |
| Population 65+ | 27.0% | 19.4% (10.8–33.6%) n=32,553 | 17.0% (10.0–28.3%) n=720 |
| Median age | 47.9 yr | 42.2 yr (33.0–56.3) n=32,292 | 39.8 yr (33.1–51.4) n=715 |
| Median household income | $45,833 | $72,070 ($46,039–$118,707) n=30,318 | $65,254 ($44,032–$106,158) n=677 |
| Median home value | — | $222,200 ($100,300–$579,820) n=30,049 | $215,200 ($91,000–$413,150) n=666 |
| Median gross rent | $725 | $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 | 72.3 yr ± 1.20 | 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 1.20 years of 72.3, and it’s very unlikely to be off by more than twice that.
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