ZIP code
38318
in Buena Vista, TennesseePopulation 404
37.03/ 100
Ranked #28,509 of 32,066 US ZIPs (bottom 11.1%)
Ranked #447 of 616 Tennessee ZIPs (bottom 27%)
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.
Transportation noise
0.00%
at the national minimum
Lower is healthier
ST1stUS1stDefinition & 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
28.4 mi
in the top 4.6% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST99thUS95thDefinition & 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 ›Walkability
1.9 intersections/sq mi
in the bottom 7.1% nationally
Higher is healthier
ST1stUS7thDefinition & source ›
The number of street intersections per square mile — a standard street-connectivity measure; denser networks correlate with more walkable neighborhoods.
Full methodology ›Mobility disability
22.5%
in the top 8.1% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST84thUS92ndDefinition & source ›
The estimated share of adults with serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs.
Full methodology ›High blood pressure
46.6%
in the top 8.5% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST84thUS92ndDefinition & source ›
The estimated share of adults who have been told by a health professional that they have high blood pressure.
Full methodology ›Diabetes
17.7%
in the top 9.1% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST85thUS91stDefinition & source ›
The estimated share of adults who have been diagnosed with diabetes.
Full methodology ›Binge drinking
12.2%
in the bottom 7.9% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST10thUS8thDefinition & 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 ›Homeownership rate
94.1%
in the top 10.0% nationally
Higher is healthier
ST94thUS90thDefinition & source ›
The share of occupied homes that are owned, rather than rented, by the people living in them.
Full methodology ›Coronary heart disease
10.1%
in the top 9.0% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST86thUS91stDefinition & source ›
The estimated share of adults who have been told by a health professional that they have coronary heart disease or angina.
Full methodology ›Obesity
43.6%
in the top 7.2% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST87thUS93rdDefinition & source ›
The estimated share of adults with obesity, defined as a body-mass index of 30 or higher.
Full methodology ›The read
Overall, Buena Vista, Tennessee (ZIP 38318) lands in the bottom 11.1% nationally (28,509th) and the bottom 27% of Tennessee (447th).
A number of measures pull each way for this area: modeled transportation noise lands at the national minimum, and binge drinking sits in the bottom 7.9% nationally. Homeownership is in the top 10.0% nationally. Set against that, distance to a community health center settles in the top 4.6% nationally, walkability resides in the bottom 7.1% nationally, and modeled mobility disability registers in the top 8.1% nationally. Modeled high blood pressure rests in the top 8.5% nationally, diabetes stands in the top 9.1% nationally, and coronary heart disease lies in the top 9.0% nationally. Modeled obesity lands in the top 7.2% nationally.
A note on the terms: 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. For a healthier nearby comparison, ZIP 38344, 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.
Compared with the ZIP codes measured across all nine scoring domains — not with all US ZIP codes.
Lifting this score
Environmental Hazard
healthier than 91%
14%
About typical
Social Need / SDOH
healthier than 57%
16%
Holding it back
Chronic Disease Burden
healthier than 6%
21%
Preventive Care
healthier than 35%
13%
Risk Behavior
healthier than 24%
11%
Mental Health
healthier than 6%
8%
Disability
healthier than 10%
7%
Climate / Disaster Risk
healthier than 33%
5%
Healthcare Access
healthier than 5%
5%
Lifting this score
Social Need / SDOH
healthier than 61%
16%
Environmental Hazard
healthier than 98%
14%
Preventive Care
healthier than 63%
13%
About typical
Risk Behavior
healthier than 46%
11%
Mental Health
healthier than 52%
8%
Holding it back
Chronic Disease Burden
healthier than 14%
21%
Disability
healthier than 21%
7%
Climate / Disaster Risk
healthier than 28%
5%
Healthcare Access
in the bottom 0.7%
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 ›
Nearby & similar ZIPs
Editorially selected — see how this ZIP compares to nearby and similar places.
Nearby
38317
Tennesseeshares a border
Score 35.98
Closest healthier
38344
Tennesseeshares a border
Score 39.59
Similar health profile
35647
Alabama98% similar profile
Score 45.83
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 | 39.1% | 35.3–42.8 |
| High blood pressure among adults | 46.6% | 42.0–50.8 |
| Cancer (non-skin) or melanoma among adults | 10.6% | 9.5–11.7 |
| Current asthma among adults | 11.4% | 10.0–12.8 |
| Coronary heart disease among adults | 10.1% | 8.9–11.2 |
| Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease among adults | 12.7% | 11.0–14.5 |
| Depression among adults | 29.6% | 25.6–33.9 |
| Diagnosed diabetes among adults | 17.7% | 15.3–20.0 |
| High cholesterol among adults who have ever been screened | 43.9% | 39.3–48.5 |
| Obesity among adults | 43.6% | 35.7–51.9 |
| Stroke among adults | 5.2% | 4.7–5.8 |
| All teeth lost among adults aged >=65 years | 18.5% | 15.2–22.3 |
PreventionCDC PLACES 2022 / 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Current lack of health insurance among adults aged 18-64 years | 12.3% | 10.1–14.8 |
| Taking medicine to control high blood pressure among adults with high blood pressure | 80.8% | 78.1–83.3 |
| Visits to doctor for routine checkup within the past year among adults | 79.1% | 75.6–82.3 |
| Cholesterol screening among adults | 87.0% | 85.2–88.8 |
| Colorectal cancer screening among adults aged 45–75 years | 64.3% | 58.8–69.4 |
| Visited dentist or dental clinic in the past year among adults | 54.1% | 50.0–58.2 |
| Mammography use among women aged 50-74 years | 72.5% | 64.2–80.1 |
Health Risk BehaviorsCDC PLACES 2022 / 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Binge drinking among adults | 12.2% | 9.9–14.7 |
| Current cigarette smoking among adults | 21.3% | 18.3–24.9 |
| No leisure-time physical activity among adults | 33.4% | 28.2–39.0 |
| Short sleep duration among adults | 38.3% | 31.6–45.8 |
Health StatusCDC PLACES 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Fair or poor self-rated health status among adults | 28.1% | 24.3–32.0 |
| Frequent mental distress among adults | 19.9% | 17.7–22.2 |
| Frequent physical distress among adults | 18.8% | 16.5–21.3 |
DisabilityCDC PLACES 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Cognitive disability among adults | 19.6% | 17.2–22.1 |
| Any disability among adults | 43.2% | 38.1–48.5 |
| Hearing disability among adults | 10.8% | 9.5–12.0 |
| Independent living disability among adults | 12.0% | 10.5–13.6 |
| Mobility disability among adults | 22.5% | 19.5–25.5 |
| Self-care disability among adults | 5.6% | 4.9–6.4 |
| Vision disability among adults | 7.3% | 6.4–8.2 |
Community & economyCensus ACS 5-Year · 2024 release · observed
| Measure | Value | US median (p10–p90) | TN median (p10–p90) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty rate | 19.1% | 10.6% (3.1–25.8%) n=32,364 | 13.8% (5.1–26.1%) n=609 |
| Uninsured 18–64 | 9.1% | 9.0% (1.5–24.3%) n=32,286 | 14.0% (5.9–24.0%) n=615 |
| No HS diploma (25+) | 11.9% | 7.9% (1.8–20.7%) n=32,505 | 11.6% (4.2–19.5%) n=613 |
| Bachelor's or higher (25+) | 27.0% | 23.3% (9.2–53.6%) n=32,505 | 19.0% (10.0–42.6%) n=613 |
| Unemployment rate (16+) | 3.8% | 3.9% (0.0–9.8%) n=32,274 | 4.0% (0.4–9.6%) n=613 |
| Households without a vehicle | 5.9% | 3.9% (0.0–12.5%) n=32,322 | 3.9% (0.3–10.1%) n=608 |
| Broadband subscription | 76.9% | 89.3% (75.1–97.1%) n=32,322 | 86.7% (76.0–94.9%) n=608 |
| Housing cost burden (≥30% income) | 22.0% | 23.7% (10.6–40.0%) n=32,322 | 21.4% (11.8–33.6%) n=608 |
| Homeownership rate | 94.1% | 78.7% (51.7–94.0%) n=32,322 | 77.7% (53.4–91.5%) n=608 |
| Crowded housing (>1 per room) | 0.0% | 1.3% (0.0–6.3%) n=32,322 | 1.5% (0.0–4.5%) n=608 |
| Foreign-born population | 0.0% | 2.6% (0.0–18.6%) n=32,553 | 1.8% (0.0–8.3%) n=617 |
| Single-parent households | 71.0% | 53.6% (37.3–74.1%) n=32,087 | 52.6% (39.1–68.7%) n=608 |
| Population 65+ | 8.7% | 19.4% (10.8–33.6%) n=32,553 | 19.0% (11.5–27.9%) n=617 |
| Median age | 47.5 yr | 42.2 yr (33.0–56.3) n=32,292 | 42.3 yr (33.8–52.5) n=615 |
| Median household income | $107,845 | $72,070 ($46,039–$118,707) n=30,318 | $61,577 ($42,745–$94,822) n=594 |
| Median home value | $156,000 | $222,200 ($100,300–$579,820) n=30,049 | $215,100 ($120,900–$397,120) n=593 |
| Median gross rent | — | $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 | 74.1 yr ± 0.91 | 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 0.91 years of 74.1, and it’s very unlikely to be off by more than twice that.
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