ZIP code
45701
in Athens, OhioPopulation 33,329
42.54/ 100
Ranked #24,778 of 32,066 US ZIPs (bottom 23%)
Ranked #871 of 1,176 Ohio ZIPs (bottom 26%)
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.
High cholesterol
28.2%
in the bottom 2.1% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST2ndUS2ndDefinition & source ›
The estimated share of adults with high cholesterol, among those who have ever been screened for it.
Full methodology ›Loneliness
41.1%
in the top 2.7% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST96thUS97thDefinition & source ›
The estimated share of adults who report feeling lonely.
Full methodology ›Cognitive disability
21.5%
in the top 4.8% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST97thUS95thDefinition & source ›
The estimated share of adults with serious difficulty concentrating, remembering, or making decisions.
Full methodology ›Binge drinking
20.2%
in the top 5.5% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST98thUS95thDefinition & source ›
The estimated share of adults who report binge drinking — five or more drinks on one occasion for men, four or more for women.
Full methodology ›Lack of transportation
15.2%
in the top 6.1% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST95thUS94thDefinition & source ›
The estimated share of adults who lacked reliable transportation in the past 12 months.
Full methodology ›Stroke
2.3%
in the bottom 4.3% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST2ndUS4thDefinition & source ›
The estimated share of adults who have been told by a health professional that they have had a stroke.
Full methodology ›Poverty rate
29.4%
in the top 7.2% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST92ndUS93rdDefinition & source ›
The share of residents whose income is below the federal poverty line, from the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey.
Full methodology ›Coronary heart disease
4.6%
in the bottom 6.3% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST3rdUS6thDefinition & source ›
The estimated share of adults who have been told by a health professional that they have coronary heart disease or angina.
Full methodology ›Independent-living disability
12.4%
in the top 9.3% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST94thUS91stDefinition & 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 ›Slow internet speeds
1.3%
in the top 8.9% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST98thUS91stDefinition & source ›
The share of homes whose fastest available download speed is under 10 Mbps.
Full methodology ›The read
Athens, Ohio (ZIP 45701) ranks in the bottom 23% nationally (24,778th) and the bottom 26% of Ohio (871st).
Several signals sit on each side of the ledger here: modeled high cholesterol lies in the bottom 2.1% nationally. Distance to an emergency room is at the national minimum, shared with about 11% of ZIPs. Modeled stroke registers in the bottom 4.3% nationally, and coronary heart disease lies in the bottom 6.3% nationally. Working the other way, modeled loneliness is in the top 2.7% nationally, cognitive disability registers in the top 4.8% nationally, and binge drinking lies in the top 5.5% nationally. Modeled transportation is in the top 6.1% nationally, poverty registers in the top 7.2% nationally, and modeled independent living disability lies in the top 9.3% nationally.
Against its neighbors, park land runs far higher than the surrounding ZIPs on this measure. The closest ZIP that ranks healthier overall is ZIP 45710, 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.
Compared with the ZIP codes measured across all nine scoring domains — not with all US ZIP codes.
Lifting this score
Chronic Disease Burden
healthier than 87%
21%
Healthcare Access
in the top 0.00%
5%
About typical
Environmental Hazard
healthier than 55%
14%
Disability
healthier than 40%
7%
Climate / Disaster Risk
healthier than 59%
5%
Holding it back
Social Need / SDOH
healthier than 7%
16%
Preventive Care
healthier than 8%
13%
Risk Behavior
healthier than 14%
11%
Mental Health
in the bottom 0.4%
8%
Lifting this score
Chronic Disease Burden
healthier than 96%
21%
Environmental Hazard
healthier than 85%
14%
Healthcare Access
in the top 0.00%
5%
Holding it back
Social Need / SDOH
healthier than 5%
16%
Preventive Care
healthier than 3%
13%
Risk Behavior
healthier than 28%
11%
Mental Health
in the bottom 0.5%
8%
Disability
healthier than 30%
7%
Climate / Disaster Risk
healthier than 26%
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
45710
Ohioshares a border
Score 45.35
Closest healthier
45711
Ohioshares a border
Score 47.47
Similar health profile
45810
Ohio99% similar profile
Score 45.74
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 | 18.8% | 17.0–20.8 |
| High blood pressure among adults | 28.7% | 26.0–31.8 |
| Cancer (non-skin) or melanoma among adults | 5.2% | 4.8–5.7 |
| Current asthma among adults | 12.4% | 11.1–13.8 |
| Coronary heart disease among adults | 4.6% | 4.1–5.0 |
| Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease among adults | 6.6% | 5.9–7.3 |
| Depression among adults | 33.5% | 30.0–37.2 |
| Diagnosed diabetes among adults | 8.6% | 7.6–9.7 |
| High cholesterol among adults who have ever been screened | 28.2% | 25.6–30.9 |
| Obesity among adults | 35.0% | 30.4–40.0 |
| Stroke among adults | 2.3% | 2.1–2.5 |
| All teeth lost among adults aged >=65 years | 16.1% | 13.4–19.1 |
PreventionCDC PLACES 2022 / 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Current lack of health insurance among adults aged 18-64 years | 9.6% | 8.1–11.3 |
| Taking medicine to control high blood pressure among adults with high blood pressure | 61.4% | 59.0–63.7 |
| Visits to doctor for routine checkup within the past year among adults | 74.6% | 71.2–77.9 |
| Cholesterol screening among adults | 71.7% | 68.8–74.4 |
| Colorectal cancer screening among adults aged 45–75 years | 66.9% | 62.6–71.0 |
| Visited dentist or dental clinic in the past year among adults | 52.0% | 48.6–55.3 |
| Mammography use among women aged 50-74 years | 75.1% | 68.6–80.9 |
Health Risk BehaviorsCDC PLACES 2022 / 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Binge drinking among adults | 20.2% | 17.4–23.4 |
| Current cigarette smoking among adults | 14.9% | 12.9–17.0 |
| No leisure-time physical activity among adults | 26.2% | 22.6–30.0 |
| Short sleep duration among adults | 40.0% | 35.0–45.3 |
Health StatusCDC PLACES 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Fair or poor self-rated health status among adults | 21.5% | 19.0–24.2 |
| Frequent mental distress among adults | 25.0% | 22.5–27.5 |
| Frequent physical distress among adults | 13.0% | 11.6–14.6 |
DisabilityCDC PLACES 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Cognitive disability among adults | 21.5% | 19.2–23.8 |
| Any disability among adults | 33.4% | 29.7–37.2 |
| Hearing disability among adults | 5.3% | 4.8–6.0 |
| Independent living disability among adults | 12.4% | 11.0–13.7 |
| Mobility disability among adults | 9.8% | 8.7–11.1 |
| Self-care disability among adults | 3.5% | 3.2–3.8 |
| Vision disability among adults | 6.3% | 5.7–7.0 |
Health-Related Social NeedsCDC PLACES 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Lack of social and emotional support among adults | 22.0% | 18.8–25.3 |
| Food insecurity in the past 12 months among adults | 23.4% | 20.3–26.7 |
| Received food stamps in the past 12 months among adults | 22.8% | 19.8–26.0 |
| Housing insecurity in the past 12 months among adults | 15.5% | 13.3–17.6 |
| Lack of reliable transportation in the past 12 months among adults | 15.2% | 13.4–17.1 |
| Loneliness among adults | 41.1% | 36.2–46.0 |
| Utility services shut-off threat in the past 12 months among adults | 13.0% | 11.3–14.8 |
Community & economyCensus ACS 5-Year · 2024 release · observed
| Measure | Value | US median (p10–p90) | OH median (p10–p90) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty rate | 29.4% | 10.6% (3.1–25.8%) n=32,364 | 10.7% (3.5–26.2%) n=1,177 |
| Uninsured 18–64 | 5.6% | 9.0% (1.5–24.3%) n=32,286 | 7.8% (2.5–18.1%) n=1,174 |
| No HS diploma (25+) | 6.2% | 7.9% (1.8–20.7%) n=32,505 | 7.5% (2.3–17.0%) n=1,179 |
| Bachelor's or higher (25+) | 56.8% | 23.3% (9.2–53.6%) n=32,505 | 19.7% (8.1–45.8%) n=1,179 |
| Unemployment rate (16+) | 7.5% | 3.9% (0.0–9.8%) n=32,274 | 3.7% (0.0–9.8%) n=1,171 |
| Households without a vehicle | 5.5% | 3.9% (0.0–12.5%) n=32,322 | 4.4% (0.0–14.5%) n=1,177 |
| Broadband subscription | 88.3% | 89.3% (75.1–97.1%) n=32,322 | 88.9% (76.5–96.0%) n=1,177 |
| Housing cost burden (≥30% income) | 36.5% | 23.7% (10.6–40.0%) n=32,322 | 21.3% (11.2–34.6%) n=1,177 |
| Homeownership rate | 49.8% | 78.7% (51.7–94.0%) n=32,322 | 78.3% (52.8–91.8%) n=1,177 |
| Crowded housing (>1 per room) | 1.5% | 1.3% (0.0–6.3%) n=32,322 | 0.8% (0.0–3.5%) n=1,177 |
| Foreign-born population | 5.9% | 2.6% (0.0–18.6%) n=32,553 | 1.0% (0.0–6.8%) n=1,180 |
| Single-parent households | 55.0% | 53.6% (37.3–74.1%) n=32,087 | 53.2% (36.6–68.1%) n=1,168 |
| Population 65+ | 10.8% | 19.4% (10.8–33.6%) n=32,553 | 19.0% (11.1–27.2%) n=1,180 |
| Median age | 23.4 yr | 42.2 yr (33.0–56.3) n=32,292 | 41.5 yr (33.2–50.5) n=1,169 |
| Median household income | $53,075 | $72,070 ($46,039–$118,707) n=30,318 | $70,500 ($46,328–$101,197) n=1,127 |
| Median home value | $227,400 | $222,200 ($100,300–$579,820) n=30,049 | $177,700 ($104,860–$310,980) n=1,117 |
| Median gross rent | $996 | $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 unavailable for this ZIP — fewer than 80% of the census tracts that make it up could be matched across the 2010→2020 tract-boundary revision, so no value is published rather than an unreliable one. See how coverage gaps are handled. | |||
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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