ZIP code
47164
in Palmyra, IndianaPopulation 3,312
47.83/ 100
Ranked #19,147 of 32,066 US ZIPs (bottom 40%)
Ranked #397 of 757 Indiana ZIPs (bottom 48%)
Ranked #60 of 114 Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN ZIPs (bottom 47%)
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.
Arsenic in groundwater
1.4%
in the bottom 10.3% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST1stUS10thDefinition & 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 ›Distance to a hazardous-chemical facility
6.6 mi
in the top 22% nationally
Higher is healthier
ST96thUS78thDefinition & source ›
The distance in miles from this ZIP’s edge to the nearest facility that handles enough hazardous chemicals to require an EPA risk-management plan for accidental releases.
Full methodology ›The read
By the composite health measure, Palmyra, Indiana (ZIP 47164) ranks in the bottom 40% nationally (19,147th) and the bottom 48% of Indiana (397th).
The picture here is genuinely mixed, with readings on both sides: modeled arsenic stands in the bottom 10.3% nationally, and floodplain exposure lies in the bottom 12.4% nationally. Crowded housing lands at the national minimum, shared with about 29% of ZIPs. Outer-floodplain exposure sits at the national minimum, shared with about 36% of ZIPs. Households without a vehicle is in the bottom 19% nationally, and modeled disaster risk settles in the bottom 19% nationally. On the other side, modeled pfas resides in the top 10.9% nationally, obesity registers in the top 10.2% nationally, and industrial-pollution burden rests in the top 16% nationally. Recreation stands at the national minimum, shared with about 35% of ZIPs.
To spell things out, arsenic is a natural groundwater contaminant, here a modeled estimate of the chance private-well levels exceed a benchmark. 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. Industrial-pollution burden is the EPA's modeled screening score weighting industrial chemical releases by their toxicity and how many people live nearby. Close by, ZIP 47115, just across the boundary, ranks healthier 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. Compare it against the US, this state and the Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN metro area.
Compared with the ZIP codes measured across all nine scoring domains — not with all US ZIP codes.
Lifting this score
Social Need / SDOH
healthier than 65%
16%
Climate / Disaster Risk
healthier than 66%
5%
About typical
Environmental Hazard
healthier than 45%
14%
Preventive Care
healthier than 48%
13%
Disability
healthier than 56%
7%
Holding it back
Chronic Disease Burden
healthier than 35%
21%
Risk Behavior
healthier than 25%
11%
Mental Health
healthier than 21%
8%
Healthcare Access
healthier than 28%
5%
Lifting this score
Social Need / SDOH
healthier than 70%
16%
Environmental Hazard
healthier than 63%
14%
Climate / Disaster Risk
healthier than 62%
5%
About typical
Chronic Disease Burden
healthier than 48%
21%
Disability
healthier than 57%
7%
Holding it back
Preventive Care
healthier than 33%
13%
Risk Behavior
healthier than 26%
11%
Mental Health
healthier than 37%
8%
Healthcare Access
healthier than 19%
5%
Lifting this score
Climate / Disaster Risk
healthier than 91%
5%
About typical
Social Need / SDOH
healthier than 50%
16%
Environmental Hazard
healthier than 59%
14%
Disability
healthier than 41%
7%
Holding it back
Chronic Disease Burden
healthier than 38%
21%
Preventive Care
healthier than 19%
13%
Risk Behavior
healthier than 22%
11%
Mental Health
healthier than 38%
8%
Healthcare Access
healthier than 13%
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
47115
Indianashares a border
Score 49.22
Closest healthier
47120
Indianashares a border
Score 48.20
Similar health profile
44217
Ohio99% similar profile
Score 48.21
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 | 30.8% | 28.0–33.8 |
| High blood pressure among adults | 38.6% | 35.2–42.2 |
| Cancer (non-skin) or melanoma among adults | 8.8% | 8.1–9.7 |
| Current asthma among adults | 11.6% | 10.5–12.9 |
| Coronary heart disease among adults | 7.1% | 6.3–7.9 |
| Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease among adults | 9.0% | 7.8–10.3 |
| Depression among adults | 26.1% | 23.0–29.4 |
| Diagnosed diabetes among adults | 12.7% | 11.2–14.3 |
| High cholesterol among adults who have ever been screened | 39.5% | 35.9–43.3 |
| Obesity among adults | 42.7% | 36.5–49.2 |
| Stroke among adults | 3.5% | 3.2–3.9 |
| All teeth lost among adults aged >=65 years | 18.0% | 15.1–21.0 |
PreventionCDC PLACES 2022 / 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Current lack of health insurance among adults aged 18-64 years | 8.0% | 6.6–9.7 |
| Taking medicine to control high blood pressure among adults with high blood pressure | 77.6% | 75.2–80.0 |
| Visits to doctor for routine checkup within the past year among adults | 79.2% | 76.3–81.9 |
| Cholesterol screening among adults | 86.2% | 84.5–87.9 |
| Colorectal cancer screening among adults aged 45–75 years | 65.5% | 61.4–69.4 |
| Visited dentist or dental clinic in the past year among adults | 61.0% | 57.9–64.0 |
| Mammography use among women aged 50-74 years | 73.6% | 67.2–79.3 |
Health Risk BehaviorsCDC PLACES 2022 / 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Binge drinking among adults | 17.0% | 14.6–19.8 |
| Current cigarette smoking among adults | 17.9% | 15.3–20.5 |
| No leisure-time physical activity among adults | 25.2% | 21.6–29.4 |
| Short sleep duration among adults | 38.9% | 33.7–44.4 |
Health StatusCDC PLACES 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Fair or poor self-rated health status among adults | 20.9% | 18.2–23.9 |
| Frequent mental distress among adults | 18.4% | 16.5–20.4 |
| Frequent physical distress among adults | 14.6% | 12.9–16.4 |
DisabilityCDC PLACES 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Cognitive disability among adults | 15.6% | 13.8–17.7 |
| Any disability among adults | 32.5% | 28.8–36.6 |
| Hearing disability among adults | 7.4% | 6.6–8.3 |
| Independent living disability among adults | 8.2% | 7.2–9.3 |
| Mobility disability among adults | 14.8% | 12.9–16.9 |
| Self-care disability among adults | 3.7% | 3.3–4.2 |
| Vision disability among adults | 4.6% | 4.1–5.2 |
Health-Related Social NeedsCDC PLACES 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Lack of social and emotional support among adults | 22.7% | 20.0–26.0 |
| Food insecurity in the past 12 months among adults | 13.1% | 11.0–15.4 |
| Received food stamps in the past 12 months among adults | 7.6% | 6.3–9.2 |
| Housing insecurity in the past 12 months among adults | 10.2% | 8.7–11.8 |
| Lack of reliable transportation in the past 12 months among adults | 7.0% | 6.1–7.9 |
| Loneliness among adults | 31.9% | 28.0–36.2 |
| Utility services shut-off threat in the past 12 months among adults | 7.5% | 6.5–8.5 |
Community & economyCensus ACS 5-Year · 2024 release · observed
| Measure | Value | US median (p10–p90) | IN median (p10–p90) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty rate | 8.8% | 10.6% (3.1–25.8%) n=32,364 | 9.8% (3.3–23.6%) n=764 |
| Uninsured 18–64 | 9.2% | 9.0% (1.5–24.3%) n=32,286 | 8.3% (2.5–19.0%) n=761 |
| No HS diploma (25+) | 18.7% | 7.9% (1.8–20.7%) n=32,505 | 8.8% (3.0–19.3%) n=766 |
| Bachelor's or higher (25+) | 18.8% | 23.3% (9.2–53.6%) n=32,505 | 19.4% (8.1–38.5%) n=766 |
| Unemployment rate (16+) | 2.2% | 3.9% (0.0–9.8%) n=32,274 | 3.4% (0.0–8.2%) n=760 |
| Households without a vehicle | 0.7% | 3.9% (0.0–12.5%) n=32,322 | 3.6% (0.0–11.5%) n=764 |
| Broadband subscription | 87.5% | 89.3% (75.1–97.1%) n=32,322 | 88.8% (76.7–95.9%) n=764 |
| Housing cost burden (≥30% income) | 20.6% | 23.7% (10.6–40.0%) n=32,322 | 20.0% (9.8–33.1%) n=764 |
| Homeownership rate | 83.6% | 78.7% (51.7–94.0%) n=32,322 | 81.7% (58.9–94.5%) n=764 |
| Crowded housing (>1 per room) | 0.0% | 1.3% (0.0–6.3%) n=32,322 | 1.1% (0.0–4.2%) n=764 |
| Foreign-born population | 1.4% | 2.6% (0.0–18.6%) n=32,553 | 1.3% (0.0–8.8%) n=767 |
| Single-parent households | 48.7% | 53.6% (37.3–74.1%) n=32,087 | 53.2% (40.5–69.1%) n=756 |
| Population 65+ | 16.2% | 19.4% (10.8–33.6%) n=32,553 | 18.2% (11.0–26.5%) n=767 |
| Median age | 39.2 yr | 42.2 yr (33.0–56.3) n=32,292 | 40.5 yr (32.5–49.6) n=756 |
| Median household income | $63,389 | $72,070 ($46,039–$118,707) n=30,318 | $71,016 ($50,417–$99,531) n=721 |
| Median home value | $222,800 | $222,200 ($100,300–$579,820) n=30,049 | $178,250 ($109,430–$287,310) n=724 |
| Median gross rent | $913 | $1,021 ($677–$1,912) n=25,670 | $925 ($704–$1,261) n=640 |
Life expectancyNCHS / RWJF USALEEP · model-based
| Measure | Value | US median (p10–p90) | IN median (p10–p90) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy at birth | 76.5 yr ± 1.05 | 78.9 yr (74.7–82.8) n=31,308 | 78.5 yr (75.1–81.5) n=754 |
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 1.05 years of 76.5, and it’s very unlikely to be off by more than twice that.
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