ZIP code
32643
in High Springs, FloridaPopulation 11,953
51.81/ 100
Ranked #13,692 of 32,066 US ZIPs (top 43%)
Ranked #515 of 974 Florida ZIPs (bottom 47%)
Ranked #11 of 29 Gainesville, FL ZIPs (top 38%)
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
0.99%
in the bottom 1.9% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST10thUS2ndDefinition & 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 ›Humid extreme heat
170.4 days/year
in the top 2.2% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST28thUS98thDefinition & 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
9.8 mi
in the top 11.5% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST96thUS89thDefinition & source ›
The distance in miles from this ZIP’s edge to the nearest Medicare- or Medicaid-certified nursing home.
Full methodology ›Distance to an emergency room
12.3 mi
in the top 17% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST92ndUS83rdDefinition & source ›
The distance in miles from this ZIP’s edge to the nearest Medicare-certified hospital with an emergency room.
Full methodology ›Tree cover
33.9%
in the top 33% nationally
Higher is healthier
ST92ndUS67thDefinition & source ›
The share of this ZIP’s land area covered by forest.
Full methodology ›The read
High Springs, Florida (ZIP 32643), in overall standing, comes out in the top 43% healthiest ZIPs nationally (13,692nd) and the bottom 47% of Florida (515th).
A balanced showing across the data, with a few readings each side: modeled arsenic sits in the bottom 1.9% nationally. Distance to a community health center stands at the national minimum, shared with about 23% of ZIPs. Park land resides in the top 17% nationally, and elder services sits in the top 18% nationally. Pharmacy stands in the top 20% nationally, and homeownership resides in the top 21% nationally. On the other hand, modeled humid heat sits in the top 2.2% nationally, and distance to a nursing home stands in the top 11.5% nationally. Outer-floodplain exposure resides in the top 12.2% nationally, and distance to an emergency room sits in the top 17% nationally.
Set within its surrounding area, outer-floodplain exposure runs far higher than the surrounding ZIPs on this measure. Defined simply, for reference, 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. Distance to a community health center is a federally funded (HRSA) community health center serving everyone regardless of ability to pay. The closest healthier ZIP overall is ZIP 32615, 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 Gainesville, FL 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 65%
16%
Environmental Hazard
healthier than 71%
14%
Mental Health
healthier than 62%
8%
About typical
Chronic Disease Burden
healthier than 51%
21%
Preventive Care
healthier than 41%
13%
Risk Behavior
healthier than 60%
11%
Disability
healthier than 53%
7%
Healthcare Access
healthier than 42%
5%
Holding it back
Climate / Disaster Risk
healthier than 19%
5%
Lifting this score
Climate / Disaster Risk
healthier than 76%
5%
About typical
Chronic Disease Burden
healthier than 52%
21%
Social Need / SDOH
healthier than 44%
16%
Environmental Hazard
healthier than 53%
14%
Preventive Care
healthier than 57%
13%
Risk Behavior
healthier than 54%
11%
Disability
healthier than 59%
7%
Holding it back
Mental Health
healthier than 26%
8%
Healthcare Access
healthier than 15%
5%
Lifting this score
Social Need / SDOH
healthier than 82%
16%
Environmental Hazard
healthier than 68%
14%
Risk Behavior
healthier than 64%
11%
Disability
healthier than 64%
7%
Climate / Disaster Risk
healthier than 64%
5%
About typical
Chronic Disease Burden
healthier than 57%
21%
Preventive Care
healthier than 57%
13%
Mental Health
healthier than 46%
8%
Holding it back
Healthcare Access
healthier than 39%
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.
Above its nearby ZIPs
The ZIP codes that outlive their neighbors
Estimated life expectancy is 78.7 ± 1.4 years. The 42 nearest ZIP codes with estimates average 76.2 years — 2.5 years above them.
Ranked #1,130 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.
Nearby
32008
Floridashares a border
Score 39.21
Closest healthier
32615
Floridashares a border
Score 54.85
Similar health profile
78945
Texas99% similar profile
Score 53.02
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 | 29.4% | 27.1–31.7 |
| High blood pressure among adults | 36.7% | 33.9–39.4 |
| Cancer (non-skin) or melanoma among adults | 10.1% | 9.4–10.8 |
| Current asthma among adults | 10.3% | 9.4–11.4 |
| Coronary heart disease among adults | 7.4% | 6.8–8.1 |
| Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease among adults | 8.3% | 7.6–9.2 |
| Depression among adults | 20.6% | 18.3–22.9 |
| Diagnosed diabetes among adults | 12.5% | 11.3–13.8 |
| High cholesterol among adults who have ever been screened | 40.8% | 37.8–43.6 |
| Obesity among adults | 33.6% | 29.3–37.9 |
| Stroke among adults | 3.8% | 3.5–4.1 |
| All teeth lost among adults aged >=65 years | 11.8% | 10.2–13.4 |
PreventionCDC PLACES 2022 / 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Current lack of health insurance among adults aged 18-64 years | 11.2% | 9.9–12.6 |
| Taking medicine to control high blood pressure among adults with high blood pressure | 78.7% | 76.6–80.8 |
| Visits to doctor for routine checkup within the past year among adults | 79.0% | 76.6–81.3 |
| Cholesterol screening among adults | 87.1% | 85.8–88.3 |
| Colorectal cancer screening among adults aged 45–75 years | 67.0% | 63.8–70.1 |
| Visited dentist or dental clinic in the past year among adults | 58.3% | 55.6–60.9 |
| Mammography use among women aged 50-74 years | 72.1% | 66.9–76.9 |
Health Risk BehaviorsCDC PLACES 2022 / 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Binge drinking among adults | 16.2% | 14.1–18.4 |
| Current cigarette smoking among adults | 14.4% | 12.8–16.1 |
| No leisure-time physical activity among adults | 23.3% | 20.7–26.1 |
| Short sleep duration among adults | 35.9% | 32.3–39.7 |
Health StatusCDC PLACES 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Fair or poor self-rated health status among adults | 19.1% | 17.3–21.0 |
| Frequent mental distress among adults | 17.2% | 15.7–18.8 |
| Frequent physical distress among adults | 14.6% | 13.4–15.9 |
DisabilityCDC PLACES 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Cognitive disability among adults | 14.4% | 13.1–15.7 |
| Any disability among adults | 31.8% | 29.0–34.7 |
| Hearing disability among adults | 7.7% | 7.0–8.4 |
| Independent living disability among adults | 8.2% | 7.5–9.0 |
| Mobility disability among adults | 14.9% | 13.5–16.4 |
| Self-care disability among adults | 4.0% | 3.7–4.3 |
| Vision disability among adults | 5.2% | 4.8–5.6 |
Community & economyCensus ACS 5-Year · 2024 release · observed
| Measure | Value | US median (p10–p90) | FL median (p10–p90) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty rate | 10.8% | 10.6% (3.1–25.8%) n=32,364 | 11.4% (5.3–23.2%) n=972 |
| Uninsured 18–64 | 17.0% | 9.0% (1.5–24.3%) n=32,286 | 15.9% (7.1–27.2%) n=968 |
| No HS diploma (25+) | 7.6% | 7.9% (1.8–20.7%) n=32,505 | 8.7% (2.9–20.6%) n=977 |
| Bachelor's or higher (25+) | 31.0% | 23.3% (9.2–53.6%) n=32,505 | 29.1% (12.7–56.0%) n=977 |
| Unemployment rate (16+) | 2.7% | 3.9% (0.0–9.8%) n=32,274 | 4.4% (1.8–7.7%) n=968 |
| Households without a vehicle | 3.9% | 3.9% (0.0–12.5%) n=32,322 | 4.3% (1.2–11.0%) n=972 |
| Broadband subscription | 92.6% | 89.3% (75.1–97.1%) n=32,322 | 91.9% (83.2–96.9%) n=972 |
| Housing cost burden (≥30% income) | 21.7% | 23.7% (10.6–40.0%) n=32,322 | 33.2% (20.1–47.6%) n=972 |
| Homeownership rate | 88.9% | 78.7% (51.7–94.0%) n=32,322 | 74.9% (47.3–90.5%) n=972 |
| Crowded housing (>1 per room) | 2.6% | 1.3% (0.0–6.3%) n=32,322 | 2.2% (0.2–6.7%) n=972 |
| Foreign-born population | 2.9% | 2.6% (0.0–18.6%) n=32,553 | 11.5% (2.3–39.9%) n=977 |
| Single-parent households | 49.3% | 53.6% (37.3–74.1%) n=32,087 | 52.8% (38.7–75.3%) n=968 |
| Population 65+ | 19.1% | 19.4% (10.8–33.6%) n=32,553 | 20.4% (11.9–40.6%) n=977 |
| Median age | 39.8 yr | 42.2 yr (33.0–56.3) n=32,292 | 43.0 yr (35.1–59.8) n=972 |
| Median household income | $83,386 | $72,070 ($46,039–$118,707) n=30,318 | $72,857 ($48,246–$112,420) n=946 |
| Median home value | $279,600 | $222,200 ($100,300–$579,820) n=30,049 | $334,600 ($168,120–$631,410) n=932 |
| Median gross rent | $1,750 | $1,021 ($677–$1,912) n=25,670 | $1,604 ($968–$2,218) n=901 |
Life expectancyNCHS / RWJF USALEEP · model-based
| Measure | Value | US median (p10–p90) | FL median (p10–p90) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy at birth | 78.7 yr ± 0.70 | 78.9 yr (74.7–82.8) n=31,308 | 78.2 yr (74.6–82.2) n=894 |
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 78.7, and it’s very unlikely to be off by more than twice that.
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