ZIP code
39044
in Braxton, MississippiPopulation 2,994
48.44/ 100
Ranked #18,372 of 32,066 US ZIPs (bottom 43%)
Ranked #63 of 406 Mississippi ZIPs (top 16%)
Ranked #17 of 59 Jackson, MS ZIPs (top 29%)
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.
PFAS in drinking water
9.6%
in the bottom 8.2% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST31stUS8thDefinition & source ›
The modeled probability that PFAS “forever chemicals” would be detected in untreated groundwater in this area, the source private wells draw on.
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 ›Crowded housing
6.1%
in the top 10.6% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST93rdUS89thDefinition & source ›
The share of occupied homes with more than one person per room, the Census definition of crowded housing.
Full methodology ›Tree cover
57.3%
in the top 17% nationally
Higher is healthier
ST90thUS83rdDefinition & source ›
The share of this ZIP’s land area covered by forest.
Full methodology ›The read
Braxton, Mississippi (ZIP 39044), by its overall standing, sits in the bottom 43% nationally (18,372nd) and the top 16% of Mississippi (63rd).
The measures fall on both sides of the ledger for this area: modeled pfas sits in the bottom 8.2% nationally, radon settles in the bottom 14.1% nationally, and tree cover registers in the top 17% nationally. Set against that, fiber broadband stands at the national minimum, shared with about 19% of ZIPs. Modeled humid heat lands in the top 10.5% nationally, and crowded housing is in the top 10.6% nationally. Fatal road crashes resides in the top 13.3% nationally, and slow internet speeds rests in the top 15% nationally. Modeled loneliness lies in the top 16% nationally. Recreation sits at the national minimum, shared with about 35% of ZIPs.
Defined in plain terms, pfas is the man-made "forever chemicals" that build up in the body and environment instead of breaking down; here a modeled estimate of the chance a private well contains them. Radon is a radioactive soil gas the EPA identifies as the top cause of lung cancer in nonsmokers. Humid heat is a modeled heat-stress measure combining temperature, humidity, sun, and wind to gauge heat on the body outdoors. The nearest ZIP ranking healthier overall is ZIP 39042, 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 Jackson, MS 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 84%
14%
Mental Health
healthier than 69%
8%
Healthcare Access
healthier than 75%
5%
About typical
Risk Behavior
healthier than 44%
11%
Holding it back
Chronic Disease Burden
healthier than 38%
21%
Social Need / SDOH
healthier than 37%
16%
Preventive Care
healthier than 26%
13%
Disability
healthier than 35%
7%
Climate / Disaster Risk
healthier than 25%
5%
Lifting this score
Chronic Disease Burden
healthier than 77%
21%
Social Need / SDOH
healthier than 77%
16%
Preventive Care
healthier than 70%
13%
Risk Behavior
healthier than 83%
11%
Mental Health
healthier than 66%
8%
Disability
healthier than 84%
7%
Climate / Disaster Risk
healthier than 70%
5%
Healthcare Access
healthier than 72%
5%
About typical
Environmental Hazard
healthier than 59%
14%
Nothing measured is holding this score back.
Lifting this score
Chronic Disease Burden
healthier than 66%
21%
Social Need / SDOH
healthier than 71%
16%
Environmental Hazard
healthier than 79%
14%
Risk Behavior
healthier than 74%
11%
Disability
healthier than 69%
7%
Climate / Disaster Risk
healthier than 83%
5%
About typical
Preventive Care
healthier than 50%
13%
Mental Health
healthier than 47%
8%
Healthcare Access
healthier than 57%
5%
Nothing measured is holding this score back.
“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
39042
Mississippishares a border
Score 57.75
Closest healthier
39145
Mississippiabout 4.7 mi away
Score 50.12
Similar health profile
32435
Florida94% similar profile
Score 48.45
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 | 31.2% | 28.2–34.1 |
| High blood pressure among adults | 43.4% | 39.7–47.0 |
| Cancer (non-skin) or melanoma among adults | 8.7% | 8.0–9.5 |
| Current asthma among adults | 9.7% | 8.7–10.8 |
| Coronary heart disease among adults | 7.4% | 6.7–8.1 |
| Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease among adults | 8.3% | 7.4–9.4 |
| Depression among adults | 20.1% | 17.4–22.9 |
| Diagnosed diabetes among adults | 14.1% | 12.5–15.7 |
| High cholesterol among adults who have ever been screened | 40.8% | 37.0–44.6 |
| Obesity among adults | 37.5% | 30.9–44.2 |
| Stroke among adults | 4.2% | 3.9–4.5 |
| All teeth lost among adults aged >=65 years | 18.0% | 15.5–21.2 |
PreventionCDC PLACES 2022 / 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Current lack of health insurance among adults aged 18-64 years | 10.3% | 8.6–11.9 |
| Taking medicine to control high blood pressure among adults with high blood pressure | 80.3% | 78.0–82.4 |
| Visits to doctor for routine checkup within the past year among adults | 81.0% | 78.0–83.5 |
| Cholesterol screening among adults | 87.3% | 85.6–88.8 |
| Colorectal cancer screening among adults aged 45–75 years | 63.9% | 59.9–68.1 |
| Visited dentist or dental clinic in the past year among adults | 9.9% | 8.6–11.4 |
| Mammography use among women aged 50-74 years | 73.7% | 67.1–79.9 |
Health Risk BehaviorsCDC PLACES 2022 / 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Binge drinking among adults | 14.7% | 12.4–17.1 |
| Current cigarette smoking among adults | 16.3% | 14.3–18.6 |
| No leisure-time physical activity among adults | 31.1% | 27.0–35.4 |
| Short sleep duration among adults | 35.3% | 30.4–40.8 |
Health StatusCDC PLACES 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Fair or poor self-rated health status among adults | 21.9% | 19.5–24.7 |
| Frequent mental distress among adults | 16.8% | 15.2–18.6 |
| Frequent physical distress among adults | 14.5% | 13.0–16.2 |
DisabilityCDC PLACES 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Cognitive disability among adults | 16.7% | 15.0–18.6 |
| Any disability among adults | 36.6% | 32.8–40.8 |
| Hearing disability among adults | 8.3% | 7.5–9.2 |
| Independent living disability among adults | 9.2% | 8.2–10.2 |
| Mobility disability among adults | 17.4% | 15.5–19.6 |
| Self-care disability among adults | 4.5% | 4.1–4.9 |
| Vision disability among adults | 5.7% | 5.2–6.2 |
Health-Related Social NeedsCDC PLACES 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Lack of social and emotional support among adults | 28.2% | 24.9–31.6 |
| Food insecurity in the past 12 months among adults | 16.8% | 14.5–19.1 |
| Received food stamps in the past 12 months among adults | 8.5% | 7.1–10.0 |
| Housing insecurity in the past 12 months among adults | 12.8% | 11.2–14.5 |
| Lack of reliable transportation in the past 12 months among adults | 9.0% | 8.0–10.0 |
| Loneliness among adults | 36.2% | 31.7–40.5 |
| Utility services shut-off threat in the past 12 months among adults | 7.8% | 6.9–8.8 |
Community & economyCensus ACS 5-Year · 2024 release · observed
| Measure | Value | US median (p10–p90) | MS median (p10–p90) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty rate | 8.2% | 10.6% (3.1–25.8%) n=32,364 | 19.9% (8.3–37.0%) n=406 |
| Uninsured 18–64 | 11.2% | 9.0% (1.5–24.3%) n=32,286 | 16.8% (8.1–29.3%) n=410 |
| No HS diploma (25+) | 9.2% | 7.9% (1.8–20.7%) n=32,505 | 14.4% (5.9–25.0%) n=411 |
| Bachelor's or higher (25+) | 14.3% | 23.3% (9.2–53.6%) n=32,505 | 18.0% (7.1–33.6%) n=411 |
| Unemployment rate (16+) | 4.4% | 3.9% (0.0–9.8%) n=32,274 | 4.8% (0.0–14.2%) n=411 |
| Households without a vehicle | 5.0% | 3.9% (0.0–12.5%) n=32,322 | 5.5% (0.0–13.9%) n=405 |
| Broadband subscription | 91.9% | 89.3% (75.1–97.1%) n=32,322 | 79.7% (62.7–93.0%) n=405 |
| Housing cost burden (≥30% income) | 17.6% | 23.7% (10.6–40.0%) n=32,322 | 22.7% (9.7–36.0%) n=405 |
| Homeownership rate | 88.4% | 78.7% (51.7–94.0%) n=32,322 | 77.2% (49.8–91.7%) n=405 |
| Crowded housing (>1 per room) | 6.1% | 1.3% (0.0–6.3%) n=32,322 | 1.4% (0.0–5.0%) n=405 |
| Foreign-born population | 0.0% | 2.6% (0.0–18.6%) n=32,553 | 0.6% (0.0–4.4%) n=412 |
| Single-parent households | 54.4% | 53.6% (37.3–74.1%) n=32,087 | 46.9% (29.2–61.4%) n=404 |
| Population 65+ | 20.0% | 19.4% (10.8–33.6%) n=32,553 | 17.8% (11.7–26.2%) n=412 |
| Median age | 39.5 yr | 42.2 yr (33.0–56.3) n=32,292 | 39.5 yr (30.5–49.6) n=411 |
| Median household income | $74,417 | $72,070 ($46,039–$118,707) n=30,318 | $50,353 ($32,100–$72,379) n=377 |
| Median home value | $163,500 | $222,200 ($100,300–$579,820) n=30,049 | $118,100 ($72,660–$219,420) n=374 |
| Median gross rent | $958 | $1,021 ($677–$1,912) n=25,670 | $827 ($532–$1,130) n=319 |
Life expectancyNCHS / RWJF USALEEP · model-based
| Measure | Value | US median (p10–p90) | MS median (p10–p90) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy at birth | 78.6 yr ± 0.95 | 78.9 yr (74.7–82.8) n=31,308 | 75.4 yr (72.7–79.0) n=405 |
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 0.95 years of 78.6, and it’s very unlikely to be off by more than twice that.
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