ZIP code
36373
in Shorterville, AlabamaPopulation 493
36.78/ 100
Ranked #28,637 of 32,066 US ZIPs (bottom 10.7%)
Ranked #493 of 619 Alabama ZIPs (bottom 20%)
Ranked #20 of 22 Dothan, AL ZIPs (bottom 9.1%)
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.
High blood pressure
53.3%
in the top 1.3% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST87thUS99thDefinition & source ›
The estimated share of adults who have been told by a health professional that they have high blood pressure.
Full methodology ›Diabetes
20.4%
in the top 3.2% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST82ndUS97thDefinition & source ›
The estimated share of adults who have been diagnosed with diabetes.
Full methodology ›Tooth loss
28.1%
in the top 4.3% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST91stUS96thDefinition & source ›
The estimated share of adults aged 65 and older who have lost all of their natural teeth.
Full methodology ›Stroke
6.1%
in the top 3.6% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST86thUS96thDefinition & source ›
The estimated share of adults who have been told by a health professional that they have had a stroke.
Full methodology ›Mobility disability
24.6%
in the top 4.0% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST85thUS96thDefinition & source ›
The estimated share of adults with serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs.
Full methodology ›Self-care disability
6.9%
in the top 6.3% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST81stUS94thDefinition & source ›
The estimated share of adults with difficulty dressing or bathing.
Full methodology ›High cholesterol
45.7%
in the top 3.2% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST89thUS97thDefinition & source ›
The estimated share of adults with high cholesterol, among those who have ever been screened for it.
Full methodology ›Binge drinking
11.4%
in the bottom 4.3% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST18thUS4thDefinition & 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 ›Independent-living disability
13.0%
in the top 6.8% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST80thUS93rdDefinition & 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 ›Fair or poor health
30.4%
in the top 7.6% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST80thUS92ndDefinition & source ›
The estimated share of adults who rate their own general health as fair or poor.
Full methodology ›The read
On the composite measure, Shorterville, Alabama (ZIP 36373) stands in the bottom 10.7% nationally (28,637th) and the bottom 20% of Alabama (493rd).
Several readings make the pressure on this area plain: modeled high blood pressure stands in the top 1.3% nationally, and diabetes sits in the top 3.2% nationally. Modeled tooth loss resides in the top 4.3% nationally, and stroke stands in the top 3.6% nationally. Modeled mobility disability sits in the top 4.0% nationally, self-care disability resides in the top 6.3% nationally, and high cholesterol stands in the top 3.2% nationally. Modeled independent living disability sits in the top 6.8% nationally, and fair or poor health resides in the top 7.6% nationally. On the encouraging side, modeled binge drinking stands in the bottom 4.3% nationally.
ZIP 36319, just across the boundary, ranks better overall among the ZIPs nearby. Modeled stroke stands in the top 3.6% nationally.
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 Dothan, 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 93%
14%
Healthcare Access
healthier than 67%
5%
About typical
Preventive Care
healthier than 40%
13%
Mental Health
healthier than 44%
8%
Holding it back
Chronic Disease Burden
healthier than 3%
21%
Social Need / SDOH
healthier than 13%
16%
Risk Behavior
healthier than 14%
11%
Disability
healthier than 6%
7%
Climate / Disaster Risk
healthier than 32%
5%
Lifting this score
Environmental Hazard
healthier than 91%
14%
Mental Health
healthier than 67%
8%
Climate / Disaster Risk
healthier than 61%
5%
Healthcare Access
healthier than 72%
5%
Holding it back
Chronic Disease Burden
healthier than 10%
21%
Social Need / SDOH
healthier than 26%
16%
Preventive Care
healthier than 38%
13%
Risk Behavior
healthier than 25%
11%
Disability
healthier than 17%
7%
Lifting this score
Environmental Hazard
in the top 0.00%
14%
Mental Health
healthier than 81%
8%
Climate / Disaster Risk
in the top 0.00%
5%
Healthcare Access
healthier than 71%
5%
Holding it back
Chronic Disease Burden
healthier than 5%
21%
Social Need / SDOH
in the bottom 0.00%
16%
Preventive Care
healthier than 24%
13%
Risk Behavior
healthier than 10%
11%
Disability
healthier than 10%
7%
“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
36310
Alabamashares a border
Score 36.32
Closest healthier
36319
Alabamashares a border
Score 45.03
Similar health profile
36401
Alabama99% similar profile
Score 33.93
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 | 38.3% | 34.4–42.1 |
| High blood pressure among adults | 53.3% | 48.8–57.7 |
| Cancer (non-skin) or melanoma among adults | 9.5% | 8.5–10.5 |
| Current asthma among adults | 10.9% | 9.5–12.3 |
| Coronary heart disease among adults | 10.3% | 9.1–11.5 |
| Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease among adults | 12.0% | 10.4–13.8 |
| Depression among adults | 22.7% | 19.1–26.4 |
| Diagnosed diabetes among adults | 20.4% | 17.9–23.1 |
| High cholesterol among adults who have ever been screened | 45.7% | 40.9–50.4 |
| Obesity among adults | 45.1% | 36.7–54.0 |
| Stroke among adults | 6.1% | 5.5–6.8 |
| All teeth lost among adults aged >=65 years | 28.1% | 23.6–33.0 |
PreventionCDC PLACES 2022 / 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Current lack of health insurance among adults aged 18-64 years | 12.2% | 9.7–14.6 |
| Taking medicine to control high blood pressure among adults with high blood pressure | 82.1% | 79.6–84.3 |
| Visits to doctor for routine checkup within the past year among adults | 82.6% | 79.3–85.4 |
| Cholesterol screening among adults | 86.8% | 84.8–88.5 |
| Colorectal cancer screening among adults aged 45–75 years | 65.1% | 60.0–70.1 |
| Visited dentist or dental clinic in the past year among adults | 48.3% | 44.3–52.5 |
| Mammography use among women aged 50-74 years | 72.3% | 64.0–79.7 |
Health Risk BehaviorsCDC PLACES 2022 / 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Binge drinking among adults | 11.4% | 9.1–13.8 |
| Current cigarette smoking among adults | 19.7% | 16.7–23.0 |
| No leisure-time physical activity among adults | 37.0% | 31.4–42.7 |
| Short sleep duration among adults | 42.3% | 35.2–49.7 |
Health StatusCDC PLACES 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Fair or poor self-rated health status among adults | 30.4% | 26.6–34.6 |
| Frequent mental distress among adults | 17.7% | 15.5–20.0 |
| Frequent physical distress among adults | 18.0% | 15.7–20.4 |
DisabilityCDC PLACES 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Cognitive disability among adults | 18.3% | 16.0–21.0 |
| Any disability among adults | 43.9% | 38.6–49.3 |
| Hearing disability among adults | 10.7% | 9.4–12.1 |
| Independent living disability among adults | 13.0% | 11.4–14.8 |
| Mobility disability among adults | 24.6% | 21.6–28.0 |
| Self-care disability among adults | 6.9% | 6.1–7.8 |
| Vision disability among adults | 8.8% | 7.8–9.8 |
Health-Related Social NeedsCDC PLACES 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Lack of social and emotional support among adults | 27.4% | 23.4–32.0 |
| Food insecurity in the past 12 months among adults | 26.2% | 22.4–30.1 |
| Received food stamps in the past 12 months among adults | 21.8% | 18.5–25.2 |
| Housing insecurity in the past 12 months among adults | 17.3% | 14.8–20.1 |
| Lack of reliable transportation in the past 12 months among adults | 12.3% | 10.7–14.2 |
| Loneliness among adults | 35.7% | 30.3–41.6 |
| Utility services shut-off threat in the past 12 months among adults | 12.5% | 10.7–14.4 |
Community & economyCensus ACS 5-Year · 2024 release · observed
| Measure | Value | US median (p10–p90) | AL median (p10–p90) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty rate | 24.3% | 10.6% (3.1–25.8%) n=32,364 | 15.4% (5.1–31.1%) n=623 |
| Uninsured 18–64 | 24.9% | 9.0% (1.5–24.3%) n=32,286 | 13.7% (5.2–25.2%) n=625 |
| No HS diploma (25+) | 22.8% | 7.9% (1.8–20.7%) n=32,505 | 13.2% (3.6–23.0%) n=626 |
| Bachelor's or higher (25+) | 1.6% | 23.3% (9.2–53.6%) n=32,505 | 16.9% (6.9–38.8%) n=626 |
| Unemployment rate (16+) | 3.0% | 3.9% (0.0–9.8%) n=32,274 | 4.2% (0.0–11.0%) n=622 |
| Households without a vehicle | 0.0% | 3.9% (0.0–12.5%) n=32,322 | 4.0% (0.0–12.1%) n=622 |
| Broadband subscription | 80.9% | 89.3% (75.1–97.1%) n=32,322 | 84.9% (68.8–94.9%) n=622 |
| Housing cost burden (≥30% income) | 15.4% | 23.7% (10.6–40.0%) n=32,322 | 21.3% (10.1–35.0%) n=622 |
| Homeownership rate | 88.2% | 78.7% (51.7–94.0%) n=32,322 | 78.3% (54.7–92.5%) n=622 |
| Crowded housing (>1 per room) | 0.0% | 1.3% (0.0–6.3%) n=32,322 | 1.3% (0.0–4.2%) n=622 |
| Foreign-born population | 0.0% | 2.6% (0.0–18.6%) n=32,553 | 1.3% (0.0–6.2%) n=628 |
| Single-parent households | 47.9% | 53.6% (37.3–74.1%) n=32,087 | 50.9% (35.0–68.6%) n=617 |
| Population 65+ | 31.6% | 19.4% (10.8–33.6%) n=32,553 | 19.0% (11.9–29.2%) n=628 |
| Median age | 54.4 yr | 42.2 yr (33.0–56.3) n=32,292 | 41.3 yr (33.4–52.9) n=621 |
| Median household income | $55,800 | $72,070 ($46,039–$118,707) n=30,318 | $55,896 ($37,738–$88,230) n=587 |
| Median home value | $125,700 | $222,200 ($100,300–$579,820) n=30,049 | $160,950 ($87,300–$292,680) n=568 |
| Median gross rent | — | $1,021 ($677–$1,912) n=25,670 | $856 ($625–$1,266) n=503 |
Life expectancyNCHS / RWJF USALEEP · model-based
| Measure | Value | US median (p10–p90) | AL median (p10–p90) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy at birth | 77.1 yr ± 1.80 | 78.9 yr (74.7–82.8) n=31,308 | 74.7 yr (72.1–78.3) n=599 |
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 1.80 years of 77.1, and it’s very unlikely to be off by more than twice that.
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