ZIP code
43137
in Lockbourne, OhioPopulation 2,415
40.93/ 100
Ranked #26,086 of 32,066 US ZIPs (bottom 19%)
Ranked #935 of 1,176 Ohio ZIPs (bottom 20%)
Ranked #107 of 127 Columbus, OH ZIPs (bottom 16%)
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.
Fatal road crashes
78.7 per 100,000 residents per year
in the top 1.0% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST99thUS99thDefinition & source ›
The annual rate of fatal road crashes per 100,000 residents, pooled over a ten-year window.
A rate per resident population. Where a ZIP has too few residents for the rate to be reliable — about 30% of US ZIPs — no value is published rather than an unstable one; those ZIPs are absent from this comparison, not counted as crash-free.
Full methodology ›PFOA in drinking water
100%
at the national maximum
Lower is healthier
ST99thUS99thDefinition & source ›
The share of residents served by public water systems where PFOA, one of the man-made “forever chemicals,” was detected in EPA testing.
Measured from EPA records for the public water systems that serve this ZIP. Households on private wells — roughly 30% of the US population — are not covered by this measure, and this figure says nothing about their water.
Full methodology ›PFAS in drinking water
100%
at the national maximum
Lower is healthier
ST99thUS99thDefinition & source ›
The share of residents served by public water systems where PFAS — man-made “forever chemicals” that build up in the body and environment instead of breaking down — were detected in EPA testing.
Measured from EPA records for the public water systems that serve this ZIP. Households on private wells — roughly 30% of the US population — are not covered by this measure, and this figure says nothing about their water.
Full methodology ›Radon
3.2 pCi/L
in the top 8.1% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST76thUS92ndDefinition & source ›
The modeled typical indoor radon level for this area, in picocuries per liter — the EPA recommends fixing a home at 4 pCi/L or above.
Modeled from indoor-radon measurements. In Alaska and Hawaii, where those measurements are not published, a US Geological Survey geologic radon-potential category stands in — a coarser input, disclosed rather than hidden.
Full methodology ›Households without a vehicle
16.8%
in the top 6.0% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST93rdUS94thDefinition & source ›
The share of households with no vehicle available.
Full methodology ›Housing-cost burden
43.4%
in the top 6.6% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST98thUS93rdDefinition & source ›
The share of households spending 30% or more of their income on housing.
Full methodology ›Floodplain exposure
34.1%
in the top 8.3% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST96thUS92ndDefinition & 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 ›Pharmacy access
0.37 per 1,000 residents
in the top 9.4% nationally
Higher is healthier
ST95thUS91stDefinition & source ›
The number of pharmacies located inside this ZIP’s boundary, per 1,000 residents.
Counted from establishments located inside this ZIP’s boundary, so one just across the line is not counted. Where a ZIP has too few residents for the density to be reliable, no value is published rather than an unreliable one.
Full methodology ›Crowded housing
6.0%
in the top 10.8% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST97thUS89thDefinition & source ›
The share of occupied homes with more than one person per room, the Census definition of crowded housing.
Full methodology ›Colon-cancer screening
58.6%
in the bottom 10.5% nationally
Higher is healthier
ST6thUS10thDefinition & source ›
The estimated share of adults aged 45–75 who are up to date on colorectal-cancer screening.
Full methodology ›Cross-source signals
Combined exposures in this ZIP
More than one environmental exposure stands out in this ZIP. Each is established independently and shown on its own above; they are grouped here for context — not because one causes the other.
This area ranks among the highest 10% of US ZIP codes for both flood exposure and the share of households without a vehicle.
See the full flooding, evacuation & humid-heat analysis →
The read
Lockbourne, Ohio (ZIP 43137), on the composite measure, lands in the bottom 19% nationally (26,086th) and the bottom 20% of Ohio (935th).
The main burdens in the data show plainly and lead the picture: fatal road crashes registers in the top 1.0% nationally, PFOA in drinking water lands at the national maximum, and PFAS in drinking water resides at the national maximum. Modeled radon lies in the top 8.1% nationally, households without a vehicle settles in the top 6.0% nationally, and housing-cost burden stands in the top 6.6% nationally. Floodplain exposure is in the top 8.3% nationally, and crowded housing rests in the top 10.8% nationally. Modeled loud transportation noise sits in the top 11.0% nationally. More positively, pharmacy registers in the top 9.4% nationally.
Set against the neighboring ZIPs, park land runs far lower than the surrounding ZIPs on this measure. In everyday language, PFOA in drinking water is one of the man-made "forever chemicals" that build up in the body and environment instead of breaking down. PFAS in drinking water is the family of man-made "forever chemicals" that build up in the body and environment instead of breaking down. Radon is a radioactive soil gas the EPA identifies as the top cause of lung cancer in nonsmokers. A healthier neighbor overall sits at ZIP 43103, 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 Columbus, OH metro area.
Compared with the ZIP codes measured across all nine scoring domains — not with all US ZIP codes.
Nothing measured is lifting this score.
About typical
Chronic Disease Burden
healthier than 45%
21%
Disability
healthier than 45%
7%
Healthcare Access
healthier than 53%
5%
Holding it back
Social Need / SDOH
healthier than 22%
16%
Environmental Hazard
healthier than 4%
14%
Preventive Care
healthier than 28%
13%
Risk Behavior
healthier than 11%
11%
Mental Health
healthier than 9%
8%
Climate / Disaster Risk
healthier than 20%
5%
Lifting this score
Chronic Disease Burden
healthier than 60%
21%
About typical
Healthcare Access
healthier than 48%
5%
Holding it back
Social Need / SDOH
healthier than 20%
16%
Environmental Hazard
healthier than 7%
14%
Preventive Care
healthier than 14%
13%
Risk Behavior
healthier than 23%
11%
Mental Health
healthier than 15%
8%
Disability
healthier than 36%
7%
Climate / Disaster Risk
healthier than 3%
5%
Nothing measured is lifting this score.
About typical
Chronic Disease Burden
healthier than 42%
21%
Healthcare Access
healthier than 43%
5%
Holding it back
Social Need / SDOH
healthier than 15%
16%
Environmental Hazard
healthier than 13%
14%
Preventive Care
healthier than 15%
13%
Risk Behavior
healthier than 21%
11%
Mental Health
healthier than 18%
8%
Disability
healthier than 24%
7%
Climate / Disaster Risk
healthier than 3%
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
43103
Ohioshares a border
Score 45.98
Closest healthier
43123
Ohioshares a border
Score 53.70
Similar health profile
19029
Pennsylvania97% similar profile
Score 36.15
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 | 29.4% | 27.3–31.6 |
| High blood pressure among adults | 37.6% | 35.0–40.2 |
| Cancer (non-skin) or melanoma among adults | 8.2% | 7.6–8.8 |
| Current asthma among adults | 11.6% | 10.6–12.6 |
| Coronary heart disease among adults | 7.3% | 6.7–8.0 |
| Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease among adults | 9.1% | 8.2–10.1 |
| Depression among adults | 28.3% | 25.8–30.8 |
| Diagnosed diabetes among adults | 13.4% | 12.1–14.8 |
| High cholesterol among adults who have ever been screened | 36.7% | 34.2–39.4 |
| Obesity among adults | 38.0% | 33.9–42.1 |
| Stroke among adults | 3.7% | 3.4–4.0 |
| All teeth lost among adults aged >=65 years | 14.9% | 13.0–16.8 |
PreventionCDC PLACES 2022 / 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Current lack of health insurance among adults aged 18-64 years | 9.5% | 8.2–10.9 |
| Taking medicine to control high blood pressure among adults with high blood pressure | 77.4% | 75.2–79.4 |
| Visits to doctor for routine checkup within the past year among adults | 78.8% | 76.5–80.9 |
| Cholesterol screening among adults | 84.3% | 82.9–85.9 |
| Colorectal cancer screening among adults aged 45–75 years | 58.6% | 55.5–61.8 |
| Visited dentist or dental clinic in the past year among adults | 58.6% | 56.2–60.9 |
| Mammography use among women aged 50-74 years | 73.6% | 69.0–77.9 |
Health Risk BehaviorsCDC PLACES 2022 / 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Binge drinking among adults | 17.4% | 15.5–19.4 |
| Current cigarette smoking among adults | 19.5% | 17.3–21.8 |
| No leisure-time physical activity among adults | 29.4% | 26.3–32.6 |
| Short sleep duration among adults | 39.4% | 36.0–42.9 |
Health StatusCDC PLACES 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Fair or poor self-rated health status among adults | 22.2% | 19.9–24.5 |
| Frequent mental distress among adults | 19.7% | 18.1–21.5 |
| Frequent physical distress among adults | 15.8% | 14.3–17.3 |
DisabilityCDC PLACES 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Cognitive disability among adults | 16.4% | 14.7–18.0 |
| Any disability among adults | 31.1% | 28.4–34.1 |
| Hearing disability among adults | 7.0% | 6.4–7.7 |
| Independent living disability among adults | 9.3% | 8.4–10.3 |
| Mobility disability among adults | 14.9% | 13.4–16.5 |
| Self-care disability among adults | 4.4% | 4.0–4.8 |
| Vision disability among adults | 5.5% | 5.0–6.0 |
Health-Related Social NeedsCDC PLACES 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Lack of social and emotional support among adults | 22.5% | 20.2–24.9 |
| Food insecurity in the past 12 months among adults | 16.9% | 14.8–19.0 |
| Received food stamps in the past 12 months among adults | 14.8% | 12.8–16.8 |
| Housing insecurity in the past 12 months among adults | 12.9% | 11.4–14.4 |
| Lack of reliable transportation in the past 12 months among adults | 9.0% | 8.1–10.0 |
| Loneliness among adults | 37.0% | 33.8–40.3 |
| Utility services shut-off threat in the past 12 months among adults | 9.8% | 8.7–10.9 |
Community & economyCensus ACS 5-Year · 2024 release · observed
| Measure | Value | US median (p10–p90) | OH median (p10–p90) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty rate | 21.0% | 10.6% (3.1–25.8%) n=32,364 | 10.7% (3.5–26.2%) n=1,177 |
| Uninsured 18–64 | 14.1% | 9.0% (1.5–24.3%) n=32,286 | 7.8% (2.5–18.1%) n=1,174 |
| No HS diploma (25+) | 28.1% | 7.9% (1.8–20.7%) n=32,505 | 7.5% (2.3–17.0%) n=1,179 |
| Bachelor's or higher (25+) | 16.6% | 23.3% (9.2–53.6%) n=32,505 | 19.7% (8.1–45.8%) n=1,179 |
| Unemployment rate (16+) | 1.0% | 3.9% (0.0–9.8%) n=32,274 | 3.7% (0.0–9.8%) n=1,171 |
| Households without a vehicle | 16.8% | 3.9% (0.0–12.5%) n=32,322 | 4.4% (0.0–14.5%) n=1,177 |
| Broadband subscription | 87.2% | 89.3% (75.1–97.1%) n=32,322 | 88.9% (76.5–96.0%) n=1,177 |
| Housing cost burden (≥30% income) | 43.4% | 23.7% (10.6–40.0%) n=32,322 | 21.3% (11.2–34.6%) n=1,177 |
| Homeownership rate | 81.5% | 78.7% (51.7–94.0%) n=32,322 | 78.3% (52.8–91.8%) n=1,177 |
| Crowded housing (>1 per room) | 6.0% | 1.3% (0.0–6.3%) n=32,322 | 0.8% (0.0–3.5%) n=1,177 |
| Foreign-born population | 0.2% | 2.6% (0.0–18.6%) n=32,553 | 1.0% (0.0–6.8%) n=1,180 |
| Single-parent households | 49.5% | 53.6% (37.3–74.1%) n=32,087 | 53.2% (36.6–68.1%) n=1,168 |
| Population 65+ | 24.7% | 19.4% (10.8–33.6%) n=32,553 | 19.0% (11.1–27.2%) n=1,180 |
| Median age | 39.9 yr | 42.2 yr (33.0–56.3) n=32,292 | 41.5 yr (33.2–50.5) n=1,169 |
| Median household income | $49,145 | $72,070 ($46,039–$118,707) n=30,318 | $70,500 ($46,328–$101,197) n=1,127 |
| Median home value | $218,200 | $222,200 ($100,300–$579,820) n=30,049 | $177,700 ($104,860–$310,980) n=1,117 |
| Median gross rent | — | $1,021 ($677–$1,912) n=25,670 | $907 ($714–$1,294) n=1,007 |
Life expectancyNCHS / RWJF USALEEP · model-based
| Measure | Value | US median (p10–p90) | OH median (p10–p90) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy at birth | 77.1 yr ± 0.68 | 78.9 yr (74.7–82.8) n=31,308 | 77.9 yr (74.0–81.3) n=1,154 |
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 0.68 years of 77.1, and it’s very unlikely to be off by more than twice that.
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How these lists were built: they draw only from ZIPs that have a published Score, so ZIPs with too little data to score are not listed. Distance-based lists use distance between ZIP boundaries with no state filter, so an out-of-state ZIP can appear. Statistically similar means a close match across the nine Score domains, not a demographic match: the measure is the cosine similarity between two ZIPs’ domain scores, taken over the domains both ZIPs have data for and only where that overlap covers at least six of the nine — and where no ZIP clears that minimum-overlap floor, that list is left out rather than filled with a weak match. How distance is measured