ZIP code
38471
in Lutts, TennesseePopulation 319
39.13/ 100
Ranked #27,307 of 32,066 US ZIPs (bottom 14.9%)
Ranked #368 of 616 Tennessee ZIPs (bottom 40%)
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.
Homeownership rate
100%
at the national maximum
Higher is healthier
ST99thUS99thDefinition & source ›
The share of occupied homes that are owned, rather than rented, by the people living in them.
Full methodology ›Housing-cost burden
5.9%
in the bottom 5.7% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST4thUS6thDefinition & source ›
The share of households spending 30% or more of their income on housing.
Full methodology ›Walkability
1.8 intersections/sq mi
in the bottom 6.0% nationally
Higher is healthier
ST1stUS6thDefinition & source ›
The number of street intersections per square mile — a standard street-connectivity measure; denser networks correlate with more walkable neighborhoods.
Full methodology ›Unemployment rate
12.0%
in the top 6.4% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST94thUS94thDefinition & source ›
The share of the civilian labor force that is unemployed.
Full methodology ›Arsenic in groundwater
1.2%
in the bottom 6.8% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST12thUS7thDefinition & 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 ›High cholesterol
44.8%
in the top 4.8% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST93rdUS95thDefinition & source ›
The estimated share of adults with high cholesterol, among those who have ever been screened for it.
Full methodology ›Hearing disability
11.2%
in the top 8.0% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST91stUS92ndDefinition & source ›
The estimated share of adults who are deaf or have serious difficulty hearing.
Full methodology ›Natural-disaster risk
in the bottom 9.2% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST7thUS9thDefinition & 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 ›Coronary heart disease
10.2%
in the top 8.3% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST88thUS92ndDefinition & source ›
The estimated share of adults who have been told by a health professional that they have coronary heart disease or angina.
Full methodology ›Transportation noise
0.21%
in the bottom 10.6% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST7thUS11thDefinition & 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 ›The read
Overall, Lutts, Tennessee (ZIP 38471) lands in the bottom 14.9% nationally (27,307th) and the bottom 40% of Tennessee (368th).
The signals balance out across the profile, strengths against concerns: homeownership stands at the national maximum, and housing-cost burden lies in the bottom 5.7% nationally. Modeled arsenic lands in the bottom 6.8% nationally. Households without a vehicle sits at the national minimum, shared with about 16% of ZIPs. Modeled disaster risk is in the bottom 9.2% nationally. Set against that, walkability settles in the bottom 6.0% nationally, unemployment resides in the top 6.4% nationally, and modeled high cholesterol registers in the top 4.8% nationally. Modeled hearing disability rests in the top 8.0% nationally, and coronary heart disease stands in the top 8.3% 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. For a healthier nearby comparison, ZIP 35677, 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 90%
14%
About typical
Social Need / SDOH
healthier than 41%
16%
Climate / Disaster Risk
healthier than 51%
5%
Holding it back
Chronic Disease Burden
healthier than 9%
21%
Preventive Care
healthier than 29%
13%
Risk Behavior
healthier than 22%
11%
Mental Health
healthier than 12%
8%
Disability
healthier than 17%
7%
Healthcare Access
healthier than 11%
5%
Lifting this score
Environmental Hazard
healthier than 97%
14%
Mental Health
healthier than 79%
8%
Climate / Disaster Risk
healthier than 69%
5%
About typical
Preventive Care
healthier than 47%
13%
Risk Behavior
healthier than 41%
11%
Holding it back
Chronic Disease Burden
healthier than 21%
21%
Social Need / SDOH
healthier than 36%
16%
Disability
healthier than 39%
7%
Healthcare Access
healthier than 5%
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
35677
Alabamashares a border
Score 45.05
Closest healthier
35633
Alabamaless than 0.1 mi away
Score 48.36
Similar health profile
35540
Alabama99% similar profile
Score 42.10
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 | 38.6% | 34.5–42.6 |
| High blood pressure among adults | 45.4% | 40.6–50.1 |
| Cancer (non-skin) or melanoma among adults | 11.2% | 10.0–12.5 |
| Current asthma among adults | 10.7% | 9.4–12.2 |
| Coronary heart disease among adults | 10.2% | 8.9–11.6 |
| Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease among adults | 12.1% | 10.3–14.1 |
| Depression among adults | 28.0% | 23.9–32.4 |
| Diagnosed diabetes among adults | 16.3% | 13.9–18.7 |
| High cholesterol among adults who have ever been screened | 44.8% | 39.9–49.8 |
| Obesity among adults | 38.1% | 29.8–46.8 |
| Stroke among adults | 5.0% | 4.3–5.6 |
| All teeth lost among adults aged >=65 years | 23.1% | 18.8–27.6 |
PreventionCDC PLACES 2022 / 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Current lack of health insurance among adults aged 18-64 years | 11.1% | 8.6–13.7 |
| Taking medicine to control high blood pressure among adults with high blood pressure | 81.0% | 78.0–83.7 |
| Visits to doctor for routine checkup within the past year among adults | 79.5% | 75.8–82.7 |
| Cholesterol screening among adults | 87.9% | 85.7–89.7 |
| Colorectal cancer screening among adults aged 45–75 years | 60.8% | 55.2–66.5 |
| Visited dentist or dental clinic in the past year among adults | 51.1% | 47.0–55.1 |
| Mammography use among women aged 50-74 years | 70.1% | 61.2–78.2 |
Health Risk BehaviorsCDC PLACES 2022 / 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Binge drinking among adults | 13.0% | 10.5–15.7 |
| Current cigarette smoking among adults | 20.9% | 17.6–24.7 |
| No leisure-time physical activity among adults | 30.5% | 25.5–36.2 |
| Short sleep duration among adults | 40.0% | 32.8–47.5 |
Health StatusCDC PLACES 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Fair or poor self-rated health status among adults | 26.1% | 22.3–30.3 |
| Frequent mental distress among adults | 18.9% | 16.7–21.4 |
| Frequent physical distress among adults | 17.9% | 15.5–20.5 |
DisabilityCDC PLACES 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Cognitive disability among adults | 18.2% | 15.8–20.9 |
| Any disability among adults | 41.1% | 35.8–46.7 |
| Hearing disability among adults | 11.2% | 9.8–12.7 |
| Independent living disability among adults | 10.7% | 9.2–12.3 |
| Mobility disability among adults | 20.9% | 17.9–24.3 |
| Self-care disability among adults | 4.9% | 4.2–5.7 |
| Vision disability among adults | 6.2% | 5.4–7.1 |
Community & economyCensus ACS 5-Year · 2024 release · observed
| Measure | Value | US median (p10–p90) | TN median (p10–p90) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty rate | 17.6% | 10.6% (3.1–25.8%) n=32,364 | 13.8% (5.1–26.1%) n=609 |
| Uninsured 18–64 | 25.4% | 9.0% (1.5–24.3%) n=32,286 | 14.0% (5.9–24.0%) n=615 |
| No HS diploma (25+) | 11.6% | 7.9% (1.8–20.7%) n=32,505 | 11.6% (4.2–19.5%) n=613 |
| Bachelor's or higher (25+) | 25.6% | 23.3% (9.2–53.6%) n=32,505 | 19.0% (10.0–42.6%) n=613 |
| Unemployment rate (16+) | 12.0% | 3.9% (0.0–9.8%) n=32,274 | 4.0% (0.4–9.6%) n=613 |
| Households without a vehicle | 0.0% | 3.9% (0.0–12.5%) n=32,322 | 3.9% (0.3–10.1%) n=608 |
| Broadband subscription | 80.5% | 89.3% (75.1–97.1%) n=32,322 | 86.7% (76.0–94.9%) n=608 |
| Housing cost burden (≥30% income) | 5.9% | 23.7% (10.6–40.0%) n=32,322 | 21.4% (11.8–33.6%) n=608 |
| Homeownership rate | 100.0% | 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 | 47.4% | 53.6% (37.3–74.1%) n=32,087 | 52.6% (39.1–68.7%) n=608 |
| Population 65+ | 11.9% | 19.4% (10.8–33.6%) n=32,553 | 19.0% (11.5–27.9%) n=617 |
| Median age | 40.5 yr | 42.2 yr (33.0–56.3) n=32,292 | 42.3 yr (33.8–52.5) n=615 |
| Median household income | $65,774 | $72,070 ($46,039–$118,707) n=30,318 | $61,577 ($42,745–$94,822) n=594 |
| Median home value | $204,300 | $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 | 76.7 yr ± 1.91 | 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 1.91 years of 76.7, and it’s very unlikely to be off by more than twice that.
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