ZIP code
43144
in Murray City, OhioPopulation 295
37.92/ 100
Ranked #28,052 of 32,066 US ZIPs (bottom 12.6%)
Ranked #1,031 of 1,176 Ohio ZIPs (bottom 12.4%)
Ranked #117 of 127 Columbus, OH ZIPs (bottom 7.9%)
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.
Tree cover
89.3%
in the top 1.6% nationally
Higher is healthier
ST99thUS98thDefinition & source ›
The share of this ZIP’s land area covered by forest.
Full methodology ›Short sleep
43.9%
in the top 4.7% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST93rdUS95thDefinition & source ›
The estimated share of adults who usually sleep less than seven hours in a 24-hour period.
Full methodology ›Mammography
67.9%
in the bottom 7.4% nationally
Higher is healthier
ST4thUS7thDefinition & source ›
The estimated share of women aged 50–74 who had a mammogram within the past two years.
Full methodology ›Unemployment rate
11.0%
in the top 7.8% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST92ndUS92ndDefinition & source ›
The share of the civilian labor force that is unemployed.
Full methodology ›Expected annual disaster loss
$0
in the bottom 9.3% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST16thUS9thDefinition & source ›
FEMA’s modeled estimate, in dollars per year, of the average harm to people expected from natural hazards — an annualized average, not a forecast for any single year.
Full methodology ›Median household income
$34,732
in the bottom 3.2% nationally
Higher is healthier
ST3rdUS3rdDefinition & source ›
The middle household income in this ZIP — half of households earn more, half earn less — in dollars per year.
Full methodology ›Park land
12.2%
in the top 10.2% nationally
Higher is healthier
ST94thUS90thDefinition & source ›
The share of this ZIP’s land area that is public parkland.
Full methodology ›Slow internet speeds
0.98%
in the top 11.5% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST96thUS89thDefinition & source ›
The share of homes whose fastest available download speed is under 10 Mbps.
Full methodology ›Distance to a nursing home
9 mi
in the top 13.4% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST98thUS87thDefinition & source ›
The distance in miles from this ZIP’s edge to the nearest Medicare- or Medicaid-certified nursing home.
Full methodology ›The read
Murray City, Ohio (ZIP 43144), on the composite measure, lands in the bottom 12.6% nationally (28,052nd) and the bottom 12.4% of Ohio (1,031st).
The profile cuts both ways, and the readings bear that out: modeled tree cover sits in the top 1.6% nationally, modeled expected annual loss registers in the bottom 9.3% nationally, and park land lands in the top 10.2% nationally. Modeled loud transportation noise resides at the national minimum, shared with about 22% of ZIPs. Working the other way, modeled short sleep lies in the top 4.7% nationally, and mammography settles in the bottom 7.4% nationally. Unemployment stands in the top 7.8% nationally, and household income is in the bottom 3.2% nationally. Fiber broadband rests at the national minimum, shared with about 19% of ZIPs. Slow internet speeds sits in the top 11.5% nationally.
Set against the neighboring ZIPs, park land runs far lower than the surrounding ZIPs on this measure. In everyday language, expected annual loss is FEMA's modeled estimate, in dollars, of average yearly harm to people from natural hazards. Loud transportation noise is the modeled share of an area exposed to road, rail, and air noise at or above 65 decibels, near conversation volume. A healthier neighbor overall sits at ZIP 43766, 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.
Lifting this score
Environmental Hazard
healthier than 88%
14%
Climate / Disaster Risk
healthier than 72%
5%
Holding it back
Chronic Disease Burden
healthier than 12%
21%
Social Need / SDOH
healthier than 23%
16%
Preventive Care
healthier than 31%
13%
Risk Behavior
healthier than 3%
11%
Mental Health
healthier than 7%
8%
Disability
healthier than 22%
7%
Healthcare Access
healthier than 36%
5%
Lifting this score
Environmental Hazard
healthier than 99%
14%
About typical
Climate / Disaster Risk
healthier than 55%
5%
Holding it back
Chronic Disease Burden
healthier than 11%
21%
Social Need / SDOH
healthier than 21%
16%
Preventive Care
healthier than 16%
13%
Risk Behavior
healthier than 5%
11%
Mental Health
healthier than 11%
8%
Disability
healthier than 12%
7%
Healthcare Access
healthier than 25%
5%
Lifting this score
Environmental Hazard
healthier than 98%
14%
Climate / Disaster Risk
healthier than 64%
5%
Holding it back
Chronic Disease Burden
healthier than 3%
21%
Social Need / SDOH
healthier than 16%
16%
Preventive Care
healthier than 20%
13%
Risk Behavior
healthier than 4%
11%
Mental Health
healthier than 11%
8%
Disability
healthier than 6%
7%
Healthcare Access
healthier than 23%
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
43766
Ohioshares a border
Score 44.04
Closest healthier
45732
Ohioshares a border
Score 38.01
Similar health profile
41762
Kentucky99% similar profile
Score 41.47
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 | 37.3% | 33.7–41.0 |
| High blood pressure among adults | 43.5% | 39.4–47.6 |
| Cancer (non-skin) or melanoma among adults | 10.0% | 9.0–11.0 |
| Current asthma among adults | 11.9% | 10.6–13.4 |
| Coronary heart disease among adults | 9.4% | 8.2–10.6 |
| Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease among adults | 12.1% | 10.3–13.9 |
| Depression among adults | 28.4% | 24.6–32.3 |
| Diagnosed diabetes among adults | 16.5% | 14.3–18.8 |
| High cholesterol among adults who have ever been screened | 39.2% | 35.1–43.3 |
| Obesity among adults | 38.2% | 31.8–44.9 |
| Stroke among adults | 4.7% | 4.1–5.3 |
| All teeth lost among adults aged >=65 years | 22.2% | 18.3–26.5 |
PreventionCDC PLACES 2022 / 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Current lack of health insurance among adults aged 18-64 years | 9.0% | 6.8–11.5 |
| 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 | 79.8% | 76.5–82.9 |
| Cholesterol screening among adults | 84.6% | 82.2–86.8 |
| Colorectal cancer screening among adults aged 45–75 years | 62.8% | 57.5–67.7 |
| Visited dentist or dental clinic in the past year among adults | 58.3% | 54.5–61.9 |
| Mammography use among women aged 50-74 years | 67.9% | 59.1–75.4 |
Health Risk BehaviorsCDC PLACES 2022 / 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Binge drinking among adults | 15.3% | 12.6–18.2 |
| Current cigarette smoking among adults | 23.3% | 19.5–27.0 |
| No leisure-time physical activity among adults | 35.4% | 30.0–40.7 |
| Short sleep duration among adults | 43.9% | 37.6–50.1 |
Health StatusCDC PLACES 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Fair or poor self-rated health status among adults | 25.1% | 21.1–29.1 |
| Frequent mental distress among adults | 20.4% | 17.9–22.8 |
| Frequent physical distress among adults | 18.2% | 15.8–20.6 |
DisabilityCDC PLACES 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Cognitive disability among adults | 17.4% | 15.0–20.0 |
| Any disability among adults | 37.6% | 32.7–42.4 |
| Hearing disability among adults | 8.8% | 7.8–9.9 |
| Independent living disability among adults | 10.9% | 9.3–12.4 |
| Mobility disability among adults | 19.2% | 16.3–22.0 |
| Self-care disability among adults | 5.4% | 4.7–6.3 |
| Vision disability among adults | 6.3% | 5.4–7.2 |
Health-Related Social NeedsCDC PLACES 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Lack of social and emotional support among adults | 22.5% | 18.8–26.5 |
| Food insecurity in the past 12 months among adults | 17.8% | 14.3–21.8 |
| Received food stamps in the past 12 months among adults | 17.0% | 13.6–20.9 |
| Housing insecurity in the past 12 months among adults | 13.1% | 10.7–15.5 |
| Lack of reliable transportation in the past 12 months among adults | 9.2% | 7.7–10.8 |
| Loneliness among adults | 34.4% | 29.2–39.8 |
| Utility services shut-off threat in the past 12 months among adults | 10.4% | 8.7–12.1 |
Community & economyCensus ACS 5-Year · 2024 release · observed
| Measure | Value | US median (p10–p90) | OH median (p10–p90) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty rate | 23.4% | 10.6% (3.1–25.8%) n=32,364 | 10.7% (3.5–26.2%) n=1,177 |
| Uninsured 18–64 | 3.6% | 9.0% (1.5–24.3%) n=32,286 | 7.8% (2.5–18.1%) n=1,174 |
| No HS diploma (25+) | 11.3% | 7.9% (1.8–20.7%) n=32,505 | 7.5% (2.3–17.0%) n=1,179 |
| Bachelor's or higher (25+) | 5.9% | 23.3% (9.2–53.6%) n=32,505 | 19.7% (8.1–45.8%) n=1,179 |
| Unemployment rate (16+) | 11.0% | 3.9% (0.0–9.8%) n=32,274 | 3.7% (0.0–9.8%) n=1,171 |
| Households without a vehicle | 2.0% | 3.9% (0.0–12.5%) n=32,322 | 4.4% (0.0–14.5%) n=1,177 |
| Broadband subscription | 88.4% | 89.3% (75.1–97.1%) n=32,322 | 88.9% (76.5–96.0%) n=1,177 |
| Housing cost burden (≥30% income) | 26.5% | 23.7% (10.6–40.0%) n=32,322 | 21.3% (11.2–34.6%) n=1,177 |
| Homeownership rate | 89.8% | 78.7% (51.7–94.0%) n=32,322 | 78.3% (52.8–91.8%) n=1,177 |
| Crowded housing (>1 per room) | 0.0% | 1.3% (0.0–6.3%) n=32,322 | 0.8% (0.0–3.5%) n=1,177 |
| Foreign-born population | 0.0% | 2.6% (0.0–18.6%) n=32,553 | 1.0% (0.0–6.8%) n=1,180 |
| Single-parent households | 66.3% | 53.6% (37.3–74.1%) n=32,087 | 53.2% (36.6–68.1%) n=1,168 |
| Population 65+ | 26.8% | 19.4% (10.8–33.6%) n=32,553 | 19.0% (11.1–27.2%) n=1,180 |
| Median age | 46.5 yr | 42.2 yr (33.0–56.3) n=32,292 | 41.5 yr (33.2–50.5) n=1,169 |
| Median household income | $34,732 | $72,070 ($46,039–$118,707) n=30,318 | $70,500 ($46,328–$101,197) n=1,127 |
| Median home value | $81,700 | $222,200 ($100,300–$579,820) n=30,049 | $177,700 ($104,860–$310,980) n=1,117 |
| Median gross rent | $765 | $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 | 84.2 yr ± 3.83 | 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 3.83 years of 84.2, 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