ZIP code
31826
in Shiloh, GeorgiaPopulation 2,552
46.37/ 100
Ranked #20,900 of 32,066 US ZIPs (bottom 35%)
Ranked #375 of 711 Georgia ZIPs (bottom 47%)
Ranked #13 of 36 Columbus, GA-AL 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.
Unemployment rate
14.9%
in the top 3.8% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST98thUS96thDefinition & source ›
The share of the civilian labor force that is unemployed.
Full methodology ›Crowded housing
7.6%
in the top 7.3% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST97thUS93rdDefinition & source ›
The share of occupied homes with more than one person per room, the Census definition of crowded housing.
Full methodology ›Diabetes
17.8%
in the top 8.8% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST81stUS91stDefinition & source ›
The estimated share of adults who have been diagnosed with diabetes.
Full methodology ›High blood pressure
46%
in the top 9.8% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST81stUS90thDefinition & source ›
The estimated share of adults who have been told by a health professional that they have high blood pressure.
Full methodology ›Binge drinking
12.5%
in the bottom 9.9% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST20thUS10thDefinition & source ›
The estimated share of adults who report binge drinking — five or more drinks on one occasion for men, four or more for women.
Full methodology ›Tree cover
65.9%
in the top 11.4% nationally
Higher is healthier
ST92ndUS89thDefinition & source ›
The share of this ZIP’s land area covered by forest.
Full methodology ›Natural-disaster risk
in the bottom 12.3% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST9thUS12thDefinition & source ›
This area’s national rank on its single highest non-flood natural hazard — such as wildfire, tornado, or earthquake — in FEMA’s modeled National Risk Index; flooding is shown separately.
Full methodology ›The read
Overall, Shiloh, Georgia (ZIP 31826) lands in the bottom 35% nationally (20,900th) and the bottom 47% of Georgia (375th).
A number of measures pull each way for this area: modeled arsenic settles in the bottom 10.2% nationally, and binge drinking resides in the bottom 9.9% nationally. Modeled tree cover registers in the top 11.4% nationally, and disaster risk rests in the bottom 12.3% nationally. Set against that, unemployment stands in the top 3.8% nationally, crowded housing lies in the top 7.3% nationally, and modeled diabetes lands in the top 8.8% nationally. Modeled high blood pressure sits in the top 9.8% nationally, modeled humid heat is in the top 11.8% nationally, and distance to an emergency room settles in the top 13.6% nationally.
A note on the terms: arsenic is a natural groundwater contaminant, here a modeled estimate of the chance private-well levels exceed a benchmark. Disaster risk is the area's national rank on its highest non-flood peril in FEMA's modeled Risk Index, like wildfire or quake. Humid heat is a modeled heat-stress measure combining temperature, humidity, sun, and wind to gauge heat on the body outdoors. For a healthier nearby comparison, ZIP 31804, just across the boundary, ranks better 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 Columbus, GA-AL 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 65%
14%
Preventive Care
healthier than 63%
13%
Mental Health
healthier than 69%
8%
About typical
Climate / Disaster Risk
healthier than 43%
5%
Healthcare Access
healthier than 46%
5%
Holding it back
Chronic Disease Burden
healthier than 20%
21%
Social Need / SDOH
healthier than 15%
16%
Risk Behavior
healthier than 38%
11%
Disability
healthier than 25%
7%
Lifting this score
Preventive Care
healthier than 84%
13%
Mental Health
healthier than 71%
8%
Climate / Disaster Risk
healthier than 78%
5%
About typical
Environmental Hazard
healthier than 51%
14%
Risk Behavior
healthier than 52%
11%
Disability
healthier than 41%
7%
Holding it back
Chronic Disease Burden
healthier than 26%
21%
Social Need / SDOH
healthier than 31%
16%
Healthcare Access
healthier than 34%
5%
Lifting this score
Preventive Care
healthier than 63%
13%
Risk Behavior
healthier than 66%
11%
Mental Health
healthier than 66%
8%
Disability
healthier than 60%
7%
Climate / Disaster Risk
healthier than 94%
5%
About typical
Chronic Disease Burden
healthier than 46%
21%
Social Need / SDOH
healthier than 51%
16%
Environmental Hazard
healthier than 46%
14%
Healthcare Access
healthier than 54%
5%
Nothing measured is holding this score back.
“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
31804
Georgiashares a border
Score 59.85
Closest healthier
31811
Georgiashares a border
Score 57.70
Similar health profile
29031
South Carolina97% similar profile
Score 43.78
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 | 32.4% | 29.4–35.4 |
| High blood pressure among adults | 46.0% | 42.3–49.4 |
| Cancer (non-skin) or melanoma among adults | 8.5% | 7.7–9.2 |
| Current asthma among adults | 11.0% | 9.9–12.1 |
| Coronary heart disease among adults | 8.3% | 7.5–9.1 |
| Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease among adults | 9.0% | 8.0–10.1 |
| Depression among adults | 19.3% | 16.7–21.9 |
| Diagnosed diabetes among adults | 17.8% | 15.9–19.7 |
| High cholesterol among adults who have ever been screened | 41.3% | 37.5–44.9 |
| Obesity among adults | 39.5% | 32.9–45.7 |
| Stroke among adults | 5.1% | 4.7–5.6 |
| All teeth lost among adults aged >=65 years | 17.4% | 15.0–20.1 |
PreventionCDC PLACES 2022 / 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Current lack of health insurance among adults aged 18-64 years | 12.1% | 10.3–14.0 |
| Taking medicine to control high blood pressure among adults with high blood pressure | 82.7% | 80.6–84.5 |
| Visits to doctor for routine checkup within the past year among adults | 81.8% | 79.0–84.0 |
| Cholesterol screening among adults | 88.7% | 87.3–90.0 |
| Colorectal cancer screening among adults aged 45–75 years | 66.4% | 62.6–70.0 |
| Visited dentist or dental clinic in the past year among adults | 56.4% | 53.4–59.4 |
| Mammography use among women aged 50-74 years | 76.2% | 70.4–81.4 |
Health Risk BehaviorsCDC PLACES 2022 / 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Binge drinking among adults | 12.5% | 10.4–14.5 |
| Current cigarette smoking among adults | 16.6% | 14.5–18.9 |
| No leisure-time physical activity among adults | 31.5% | 27.6–35.7 |
| Short sleep duration among adults | 39.9% | 34.8–45.1 |
Health StatusCDC PLACES 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Fair or poor self-rated health status among adults | 24.7% | 22.1–27.5 |
| Frequent mental distress among adults | 17.4% | 15.7–19.2 |
| Frequent physical distress among adults | 16.4% | 14.7–18.1 |
DisabilityCDC PLACES 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Cognitive disability among adults | 15.4% | 13.8–17.1 |
| Any disability among adults | 35.2% | 31.4–38.9 |
| Hearing disability among adults | 7.7% | 6.9–8.5 |
| Independent living disability among adults | 10.6% | 9.5–11.7 |
| Mobility disability among adults | 19.3% | 17.3–21.4 |
| Self-care disability among adults | 5.7% | 5.1–6.3 |
| Vision disability among adults | 7.0% | 6.4–7.7 |
Health-Related Social NeedsCDC PLACES 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Lack of social and emotional support among adults | 25.1% | 22.3–28.0 |
| Food insecurity in the past 12 months among adults | 20.3% | 17.7–23.0 |
| Received food stamps in the past 12 months among adults | 17.7% | 15.2–20.3 |
| Housing insecurity in the past 12 months among adults | 16.1% | 14.2–18.1 |
| Lack of reliable transportation in the past 12 months among adults | 10.4% | 9.2–11.6 |
| Loneliness among adults | 36.7% | 32.8–40.8 |
| Utility services shut-off threat in the past 12 months among adults | 10.9% | 9.6–12.1 |
Community & economyCensus ACS 5-Year · 2024 release · observed
| Measure | Value | US median (p10–p90) | GA median (p10–p90) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty rate | 15.7% | 10.6% (3.1–25.8%) n=32,364 | 13.8% (5.6–27.5%) n=709 |
| Uninsured 18–64 | 26.7% | 9.0% (1.5–24.3%) n=32,286 | 18.3% (8.4–29.7%) n=713 |
| No HS diploma (25+) | 12.5% | 7.9% (1.8–20.7%) n=32,505 | 12.1% (3.9–22.9%) n=720 |
| Bachelor's or higher (25+) | 16.7% | 23.3% (9.2–53.6%) n=32,505 | 21.3% (9.1–49.2%) n=720 |
| Unemployment rate (16+) | 14.9% | 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 | 92.6% | 89.3% (75.1–97.1%) n=32,322 | 87.3% (72.5–96.4%) n=707 |
| Housing cost burden (≥30% income) | 19.3% | 23.7% (10.6–40.0%) n=32,322 | 25.1% (13.6–38.3%) n=707 |
| Homeownership rate | 66.0% | 78.7% (51.7–94.0%) n=32,322 | 73.7% (48.8–89.0%) n=707 |
| Crowded housing (>1 per room) | 7.6% | 1.3% (0.0–6.3%) n=32,322 | 1.7% (0.0–5.0%) n=707 |
| Foreign-born population | 0.4% | 2.6% (0.0–18.6%) n=32,553 | 3.8% (0.0–15.8%) n=720 |
| Single-parent households | 40.9% | 53.6% (37.3–74.1%) n=32,087 | 48.8% (36.1–66.7%) n=705 |
| Population 65+ | 18.0% | 19.4% (10.8–33.6%) n=32,553 | 17.0% (10.0–28.3%) n=720 |
| Median age | 35.3 yr | 42.2 yr (33.0–56.3) n=32,292 | 39.8 yr (33.1–51.4) n=715 |
| Median household income | $85,376 | $72,070 ($46,039–$118,707) n=30,318 | $65,254 ($44,032–$106,158) n=677 |
| Median home value | $175,700 | $222,200 ($100,300–$579,820) n=30,049 | $215,200 ($91,000–$413,150) n=666 |
| Median gross rent | $1,287 | $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 | 80.0 yr ± 1.64 | 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 1.64 years of 80.0, and it’s very unlikely to be off by more than twice that.
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