ZIP code
37375
in Sewanee, TennesseePopulation 3,866
51.93/ 100
Ranked #13,543 of 32,066 US ZIPs (top 42%)
Ranked #81 of 616 Tennessee ZIPs (top 13.2%)
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.
Tree cover
87.7%
in the top 2.0% nationally
Higher is healthier
ST97thUS98thDefinition & source ›
The share of this ZIP’s land area covered by forest.
Full methodology ›Floodplain exposure
0.52%
in the bottom 9.8% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST6thUS10thDefinition & source ›
The share of this ZIP’s land area inside FEMA’s 1%-annual-chance floodplain — the “100-year” flood zone, where flooding has about a 1-in-100 chance in any given year.
Measured from FEMA’s mapped flood panels. Where a panel has not been mapped, no value is published for that ZIP — those ZIPs are absent from this comparison rather than counted as unexposed.
Full methodology ›Fiber broadband
95.6%
in the top 9.9% nationally
Higher is healthier
ST69thUS90thDefinition & source ›
The share of homes where fiber-optic internet service is available.
Full methodology ›Slow internet speeds
0.94%
in the top 11.9% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST94thUS88thDefinition & source ›
The share of homes whose fastest available download speed is under 10 Mbps.
Full methodology ›Transportation noise
0.40%
in the bottom 13.7% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST9thUS14thDefinition & source ›
The modeled share of residents exposed to average road, rail, and aviation noise at or above 55 decibels — a noticeable background presence.
Full methodology ›Distance to a community health center
13.5 mi
in the top 14.0% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST93rdUS86thDefinition & 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 ›High cholesterol
33.1%
in the bottom 9.8% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST5thUS10thDefinition & source ›
The estimated share of adults with high cholesterol, among those who have ever been screened for it.
Full methodology ›Obesity
29.6%
in the bottom 16% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST4thUS16thDefinition & source ›
The estimated share of adults with obesity, defined as a body-mass index of 30 or higher.
Full methodology ›Stroke
2.8%
in the bottom 12.5% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST8thUS12thDefinition & source ›
The estimated share of adults who have been told by a health professional that they have had a stroke.
Full methodology ›High blood pressure
30.8%
in the bottom 13.9% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST4thUS14thDefinition & source ›
The estimated share of adults who have been told by a health professional that they have high blood pressure.
Full methodology ›The read
Judged by its overall standing, Sewanee, Tennessee (ZIP 37375) sits in the top 42% healthiest ZIPs nationally (13,543rd) and the top 13.2% of Tennessee (81st).
An even profile, with readings pulling both ways: modeled tree cover resides in the top 2.0% nationally, floodplain exposure sits in the bottom 9.8% nationally, and fiber broadband stands in the top 9.9% nationally. Physicians resides in the top 13.1% nationally, modeled transportation noise sits in the bottom 13.7% nationally, and modeled high cholesterol stands in the bottom 9.8% nationally. Modeled obesity resides in the bottom 16% nationally, and stroke sits in the bottom 12.5% nationally. Against that, slow internet speeds stands in the top 11.9% nationally, and distance to a community health center resides in the top 14.0% nationally.
Put plainly, floodplain exposure is land with about a 1-in-100 chance of flooding each year, nicknamed the "100-year floodplain". Transportation noise is the modeled share of an area exposed to average road, rail, and air noise at or above 55 decibels. Distance to a community health center is a federally funded (HRSA) community health center serving everyone regardless of ability to pay. A healthier nearby ZIP overall is ZIP 37419, about 12 miles away.
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
Chronic Disease Burden
healthier than 82%
21%
Social Need / SDOH
healthier than 66%
16%
Environmental Hazard
healthier than 77%
14%
Risk Behavior
healthier than 64%
11%
Climate / Disaster Risk
healthier than 65%
5%
About typical
Disability
healthier than 57%
7%
Holding it back
Preventive Care
healthier than 33%
13%
Mental Health
healthier than 3%
8%
Healthcare Access
healthier than 16%
5%
Lifting this score
Chronic Disease Burden
healthier than 95%
21%
Social Need / SDOH
healthier than 73%
16%
Environmental Hazard
healthier than 81%
14%
Risk Behavior
healthier than 89%
11%
Disability
healthier than 85%
7%
Climate / Disaster Risk
healthier than 95%
5%
About typical
Preventive Care
healthier than 58%
13%
Holding it back
Mental Health
healthier than 15%
8%
Healthcare Access
healthier than 10%
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
37318
Tennesseeshares a border
Score 34.35
Closest healthier
37419
Tennesseeabout 12 mi away
Score 52.63
Similar health profile
47243
Indiana97% similar profile
Score 49.01
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 | 24.3% | 22.1–26.6 |
| High blood pressure among adults | 30.8% | 27.9–33.9 |
| Cancer (non-skin) or melanoma among adults | 7.2% | 6.6–7.8 |
| Current asthma among adults | 11.0% | 9.8–12.4 |
| Coronary heart disease among adults | 5.8% | 5.2–6.4 |
| Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease among adults | 6.8% | 6.0–7.7 |
| Depression among adults | 31.6% | 27.6–35.7 |
| Diagnosed diabetes among adults | 9.8% | 8.7–11.0 |
| High cholesterol among adults who have ever been screened | 33.1% | 30.0–36.4 |
| Obesity among adults | 29.6% | 23.9–35.9 |
| Stroke among adults | 2.8% | 2.6–3.1 |
| All teeth lost among adults aged >=65 years | 10.6% | 8.9–12.8 |
PreventionCDC PLACES 2022 / 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Current lack of health insurance among adults aged 18-64 years | 8.7% | 6.6–12.3 |
| Taking medicine to control high blood pressure among adults with high blood pressure | 72.9% | 70.8–74.9 |
| Visits to doctor for routine checkup within the past year among adults | 75.8% | 71.8–79.3 |
| Cholesterol screening among adults | 81.2% | 77.5–84.5 |
| Colorectal cancer screening among adults aged 45–75 years | 69.2% | 65.1–73.5 |
| Visited dentist or dental clinic in the past year among adults | 62.3% | 58.9–66.1 |
| Mammography use among women aged 50-74 years | 76.5% | 70.2–82.4 |
Health Risk BehaviorsCDC PLACES 2022 / 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Binge drinking among adults | 16.4% | 13.5–19.5 |
| Current cigarette smoking among adults | 12.3% | 10.2–14.6 |
| No leisure-time physical activity among adults | 22.4% | 18.5–26.7 |
| Short sleep duration among adults | 37.1% | 31.2–43.9 |
Health StatusCDC PLACES 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Fair or poor self-rated health status among adults | 18.0% | 15.5–21.0 |
| Frequent mental distress among adults | 21.0% | 17.7–24.2 |
| Frequent physical distress among adults | 12.5% | 10.9–14.3 |
DisabilityCDC PLACES 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Cognitive disability among adults | 18.5% | 14.9–22.1 |
| Any disability among adults | 34.4% | 29.4–39.5 |
| Hearing disability among adults | 6.9% | 6.1–7.6 |
| Independent living disability among adults | 8.9% | 7.4–10.6 |
| Mobility disability among adults | 12.5% | 11.0–14.1 |
| Self-care disability among adults | 3.0% | 2.7–3.4 |
| Vision disability among adults | 4.5% | 3.9–5.1 |
Community & economyCensus ACS 5-Year · 2024 release · observed
| Measure | Value | US median (p10–p90) | TN median (p10–p90) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty rate | 7.5% | 10.6% (3.1–25.8%) n=32,364 | 13.8% (5.1–26.1%) n=609 |
| Uninsured 18–64 | 9.2% | 9.0% (1.5–24.3%) n=32,286 | 14.0% (5.9–24.0%) n=615 |
| No HS diploma (25+) | 4.0% | 7.9% (1.8–20.7%) n=32,505 | 11.6% (4.2–19.5%) n=613 |
| Bachelor's or higher (25+) | 64.6% | 23.3% (9.2–53.6%) n=32,505 | 19.0% (10.0–42.6%) n=613 |
| Unemployment rate (16+) | 2.8% | 3.9% (0.0–9.8%) n=32,274 | 4.0% (0.4–9.6%) n=613 |
| Households without a vehicle | 1.5% | 3.9% (0.0–12.5%) n=32,322 | 3.9% (0.3–10.1%) n=608 |
| Broadband subscription | 93.7% | 89.3% (75.1–97.1%) n=32,322 | 86.7% (76.0–94.9%) n=608 |
| Housing cost burden (≥30% income) | 29.8% | 23.7% (10.6–40.0%) n=32,322 | 21.4% (11.8–33.6%) n=608 |
| Homeownership rate | 88.0% | 78.7% (51.7–94.0%) n=32,322 | 77.7% (53.4–91.5%) n=608 |
| Crowded housing (>1 per room) | 3.7% | 1.3% (0.0–6.3%) n=32,322 | 1.5% (0.0–4.5%) n=608 |
| Foreign-born population | 3.4% | 2.6% (0.0–18.6%) n=32,553 | 1.8% (0.0–8.3%) n=617 |
| Single-parent households | 67.0% | 53.6% (37.3–74.1%) n=32,087 | 52.6% (39.1–68.7%) n=608 |
| Population 65+ | 20.0% | 19.4% (10.8–33.6%) n=32,553 | 19.0% (11.5–27.9%) n=617 |
| Median age | 22.9 yr | 42.2 yr (33.0–56.3) n=32,292 | 42.3 yr (33.8–52.5) n=615 |
| Median household income | $71,204 | $72,070 ($46,039–$118,707) n=30,318 | $61,577 ($42,745–$94,822) n=594 |
| Median home value | $366,700 | $222,200 ($100,300–$579,820) n=30,049 | $215,100 ($120,900–$397,120) n=593 |
| Median gross rent | $1,234 | $1,021 ($677–$1,912) n=25,670 | $908 ($659–$1,523) n=516 |
Life expectancyNCHS / RWJF USALEEP · model-based
| Measure | Value | US median (p10–p90) | TN median (p10–p90) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy at birth | 77.9 yr ± 1.41 | 78.9 yr (74.7–82.8) n=31,308 | 75.1 yr (72.6–78.1) n=587 |
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 1.41 years of 77.9, and it’s very unlikely to be off by more than twice that.
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