ZIP code
39352
in Porterville, MississippiPopulation 380
36.09/ 100
Ranked #28,952 of 32,066 US ZIPs (bottom 9.8%)
Ranked #287 of 406 Mississippi ZIPs (bottom 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
4.2%
in the bottom 0.6% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST1stUS1stDefinition & 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 ›Self-care disability
8.1%
in the top 2.6% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST79thUS97thDefinition & source ›
The estimated share of adults with difficulty dressing or bathing.
Full methodology ›Arsenic in groundwater
0.90%
in the bottom 0.9% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST2ndUS1stDefinition & 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 ›Tooth loss
29.5%
in the top 3.5% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST84thUS97thDefinition & source ›
The estimated share of adults aged 65 and older who have lost all of their natural teeth.
Full methodology ›High blood pressure
52.7%
in the top 1.6% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST78thUS98thDefinition & source ›
The estimated share of adults who have been told by a health professional that they have high blood pressure.
Full methodology ›Stroke
6.4%
in the top 2.5% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST79thUS98thDefinition & source ›
The estimated share of adults who have been told by a health professional that they have had a stroke.
Full methodology ›Vision disability
10.5%
in the top 3.9% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST79thUS96thDefinition & source ›
The estimated share of adults who are blind or have serious difficulty seeing even with glasses.
Full methodology ›Diabetes
20.4%
in the top 3.2% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST76thUS97thDefinition & source ›
The estimated share of adults who have been diagnosed with diabetes.
Full methodology ›Mobility disability
25.3%
in the top 3.1% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST77thUS97thDefinition & source ›
The estimated share of adults with serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs.
Full methodology ›Independent-living disability
14.0%
in the top 4.1% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST80thUS96thDefinition & 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 ›The read
Overall, Porterville, Mississippi (ZIP 39352) lands in the bottom 9.8% nationally (28,952nd) and the bottom 29% of Mississippi (287th).
A number of measures mark where this area is under strain: modeled self-care disability sits in the top 2.6% nationally, and tooth loss is in the top 3.5% nationally. Modeled high blood pressure settles in the top 1.6% nationally, and stroke resides in the top 2.5% nationally. Modeled vision disability registers in the top 3.9% nationally, diabetes rests in the top 3.2% nationally, and mobility disability stands in the top 3.1% nationally. Modeled independent living disability lies in the top 4.1% nationally. On the brighter side, modeled pfas lands in the bottom 0.6% nationally, and arsenic sits in the bottom 0.9% nationally.
Set beside the nearby areas, slow internet speeds runs far higher than the surrounding ZIPs on this measure. A note on the 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. Arsenic is a natural groundwater contaminant, here a modeled estimate of the chance private-well levels exceed a benchmark. For a healthier nearby comparison, ZIP 35470, 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 83%
14%
Mental Health
healthier than 65%
8%
Holding it back
Chronic Disease Burden
healthier than 5%
21%
Social Need / SDOH
healthier than 10%
16%
Preventive Care
healthier than 24%
13%
Risk Behavior
healthier than 14%
11%
Disability
healthier than 4%
7%
Climate / Disaster Risk
healthier than 21%
5%
Healthcare Access
healthier than 35%
5%
Lifting this score
Preventive Care
healthier than 62%
13%
About typical
Social Need / SDOH
healthier than 40%
16%
Environmental Hazard
healthier than 57%
14%
Mental Health
healthier than 56%
8%
Climate / Disaster Risk
healthier than 52%
5%
Holding it back
Chronic Disease Burden
healthier than 21%
21%
Risk Behavior
healthier than 36%
11%
Disability
healthier than 22%
7%
Healthcare Access
healthier than 27%
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
35470
Alabamashares a border
Score 41.50
Closest healthier
39328
Mississippishares a border
Score 41.20
Similar health profile
38685
Mississippi99% similar profile
Score 35.20
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 | 33.7% | 29.9–37.5 |
| High blood pressure among adults | 52.7% | 47.8–57.3 |
| Cancer (non-skin) or melanoma among adults | 7.1% | 6.3–7.9 |
| Current asthma among adults | 11.1% | 9.6–12.6 |
| Coronary heart disease among adults | 9.4% | 8.2–10.6 |
| Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease among adults | 11.2% | 9.4–13.0 |
| Depression among adults | 18.1% | 14.9–21.4 |
| Diagnosed diabetes among adults | 20.4% | 17.7–23.2 |
| High cholesterol among adults who have ever been screened | 40.3% | 35.6–44.9 |
| Obesity among adults | 47.4% | 37.9–56.5 |
| Stroke among adults | 6.4% | 5.6–7.2 |
| All teeth lost among adults aged >=65 years | 29.5% | 24.7–34.5 |
PreventionCDC PLACES 2022 / 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Current lack of health insurance among adults aged 18-64 years | 13.6% | 10.5–17.1 |
| Taking medicine to control high blood pressure among adults with high blood pressure | 81.5% | 79.1–83.7 |
| Visits to doctor for routine checkup within the past year among adults | 83.3% | 80.1–86.3 |
| Cholesterol screening among adults | 85.6% | 83.0–88.0 |
| Colorectal cancer screening among adults aged 45–75 years | 61.7% | 55.9–67.2 |
| Visited dentist or dental clinic in the past year among adults | 7.8% | 6.6–9.1 |
| Mammography use among women aged 50-74 years | 75.6% | 67.6–82.5 |
Health Risk BehaviorsCDC PLACES 2022 / 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Binge drinking among adults | 11.0% | 8.8–13.5 |
| Current cigarette smoking among adults | 20.7% | 17.2–24.4 |
| No leisure-time physical activity among adults | 41.9% | 35.6–48.1 |
| Short sleep duration among adults | 38.9% | 32.1–46.0 |
Health StatusCDC PLACES 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Fair or poor self-rated health status among adults | 32.1% | 27.6–36.7 |
| Frequent mental distress among adults | 18.7% | 16.2–21.1 |
| Frequent physical distress among adults | 17.6% | 15.3–20.2 |
DisabilityCDC PLACES 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Cognitive disability among adults | 20.6% | 17.7–23.7 |
| Any disability among adults | 45.4% | 39.7–50.9 |
| Hearing disability among adults | 8.9% | 7.8–10.2 |
| Independent living disability among adults | 14.0% | 12.0–16.1 |
| Mobility disability among adults | 25.3% | 21.9–28.9 |
| Self-care disability among adults | 8.1% | 7.0–9.5 |
| Vision disability among adults | 10.5% | 9.0–12.0 |
Health-Related Social NeedsCDC PLACES 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Lack of social and emotional support among adults | 33.5% | 28.7–38.9 |
| Food insecurity in the past 12 months among adults | 33.5% | 27.8–39.2 |
| Received food stamps in the past 12 months among adults | 23.6% | 18.9–28.2 |
| Housing insecurity in the past 12 months among adults | 24.0% | 20.1–28.1 |
| Lack of reliable transportation in the past 12 months among adults | 17.4% | 14.6–20.2 |
| Loneliness among adults | 39.2% | 33.3–45.7 |
| Utility services shut-off threat in the past 12 months among adults | 17.3% | 14.6–20.0 |
Community & economyCensus ACS 5-Year · 2024 release · observed
| Measure | Value | US median (p10–p90) | MS median (p10–p90) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty rate | 0.8% | 10.6% (3.1–25.8%) n=32,364 | 19.9% (8.3–37.0%) n=406 |
| Uninsured 18–64 | 71.2% | 9.0% (1.5–24.3%) n=32,286 | 16.8% (8.1–29.3%) n=410 |
| No HS diploma (25+) | 0.0% | 7.9% (1.8–20.7%) n=32,505 | 14.4% (5.9–25.0%) n=411 |
| Bachelor's or higher (25+) | 37.5% | 23.3% (9.2–53.6%) n=32,505 | 18.0% (7.1–33.6%) n=411 |
| Unemployment rate (16+) | 0.0% | 3.9% (0.0–9.8%) n=32,274 | 4.8% (0.0–14.2%) n=411 |
| Households without a vehicle | 0.0% | 3.9% (0.0–12.5%) n=32,322 | 5.5% (0.0–13.9%) n=405 |
| Broadband subscription | 90.7% | 89.3% (75.1–97.1%) n=32,322 | 79.7% (62.7–93.0%) n=405 |
| Housing cost burden (≥30% income) | 3.1% | 23.7% (10.6–40.0%) n=32,322 | 22.7% (9.7–36.0%) n=405 |
| Homeownership rate | 49.5% | 78.7% (51.7–94.0%) n=32,322 | 77.2% (49.8–91.7%) n=405 |
| Crowded housing (>1 per room) | 0.0% | 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 | 31.3% | 53.6% (37.3–74.1%) n=32,087 | 46.9% (29.2–61.4%) n=404 |
| Population 65+ | 10.0% | 19.4% (10.8–33.6%) n=32,553 | 17.8% (11.7–26.2%) n=412 |
| Median age | 4.9 yr | 42.2 yr (33.0–56.3) n=32,292 | 39.5 yr (30.5–49.6) n=411 |
| Median household income | $68,801 | $72,070 ($46,039–$118,707) n=30,318 | $50,353 ($32,100–$72,379) n=377 |
| Median home value | — | $222,200 ($100,300–$579,820) n=30,049 | $118,100 ($72,660–$219,420) n=374 |
| Median gross rent | — | $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 | 79.6 yr ± 1.71 | 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 1.71 years of 79.6, and it’s very unlikely to be off by more than twice that.
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