ZIP code
47855
in Hymera, IndianaPopulation 937
40.52/ 100
Ranked #26,392 of 32,066 US ZIPs (bottom 18%)
Ranked #680 of 757 Indiana ZIPs (bottom 10.2%)
Ranked #34 of 39 Terre Haute, IN ZIPs (bottom 12.9%)
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.
Recreation access
1.5 per 1,000 residents
in the top 3.7% nationally
Higher is healthier
ST98thUS96thDefinition & source ›
The number of places for physical recreation — gyms, sports, and fitness venues — 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 ›Natural-disaster risk
in the bottom 3.9% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST11thUS4thDefinition & source ›
This area’s national rank on its single highest non-flood natural hazard — such as wildfire, tornado, or earthquake — in FEMA’s modeled National Risk Index; flooding is shown separately.
Full methodology ›Unemployment rate
12.5%
in the top 5.8% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST97thUS94thDefinition & source ›
The share of the civilian labor force that is unemployed.
Full methodology ›Expected annual disaster loss
$0
in the bottom 8.5% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST11thUS8thDefinition & 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 ›Home broadband subscription
74.7%
in the bottom 9.6% nationally
Higher is healthier
ST7thUS10thDefinition & source ›
The share of households with a broadband internet subscription.
Full methodology ›Obesity
43%
in the top 9.0% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST85thUS91stDefinition & source ›
The estimated share of adults with obesity, defined as a body-mass index of 30 or higher.
Full methodology ›Slow internet speeds
0.91%
in the top 12.3% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST96thUS88thDefinition & source ›
The share of homes whose fastest available download speed is under 10 Mbps.
Full methodology ›Energy-cost burden
4.7%
in the top 12.5% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST94thUS88thDefinition & source ›
The modeled share of household income spent on home energy bills — electricity, gas, and heating fuels.
A modeled share of household income spent on home energy. Estimates that hit the model’s 100% ceiling are suppressed rather than published, because at that point the figure reflects the model’s limit rather than a measured burden.
Full methodology ›Median household income
$47,102
in the bottom 11.1% nationally
Higher is healthier
ST6thUS11thDefinition & source ›
The middle household income in this ZIP — half of households earn more, half earn less — in dollars per year.
Full methodology ›Distance to a hazardous-chemical facility
5.3 mi
in the top 27% nationally
Higher is healthier
ST92ndUS73rdDefinition & 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
Hymera, Indiana (ZIP 47855), in overall standing, comes out in the bottom 18% nationally (26,392nd) and the bottom 10.2% of Indiana (680th), based on limited data; treat as directional.
A balanced showing across the data, with a few readings each side: recreation settles in the top 3.7% nationally, modeled disaster risk lands in the bottom 3.9% nationally, and modeled expected annual loss rests in the bottom 8.5% nationally. Walkability settles in the top 12.9% nationally. On the other hand, unemployment lands in the top 5.8% nationally. Fiber broadband rests at the national minimum, shared with about 19% of ZIPs. Home broadband subscription settles in the bottom 9.6% nationally, and modeled tooth loss lands in the top 10.8% nationally. Modeled obesity rests in the top 9.0% nationally, and slow internet speeds settles in the top 12.3% nationally.
Set within its surrounding area, walkability runs far higher than the surrounding ZIPs on this measure. Defined simply, for reference, disaster risk is the area's national rank on its highest non-flood peril in FEMA's modeled Risk Index, like wildfire or quake. Expected annual loss is FEMA's modeled estimate, in dollars, of average yearly harm to people from natural hazards. The closest healthier ZIP overall is ZIP 47879, 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 Terre Haute, IN 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
Environmental Hazard
healthier than 52%
14%
Climate / Disaster RiskPartial
healthier than 48%
5%
Holding it back
Chronic Disease Burden
healthier than 15%
21%
Social Need / SDOH
healthier than 13%
16%
Preventive Care
healthier than 37%
13%
Risk Behavior
healthier than 24%
11%
Mental Health
healthier than 14%
8%
Disability
healthier than 27%
7%
Healthcare Access
healthier than 33%
5%
Lifting this score
Environmental Hazard
healthier than 72%
14%
Holding it back
Chronic Disease Burden
healthier than 9%
21%
Social Need / SDOH
healthier than 7%
16%
Preventive Care
healthier than 19%
13%
Risk Behavior
healthier than 23%
11%
Mental Health
healthier than 19%
8%
Disability
healthier than 11%
7%
Climate / Disaster RiskPartial
healthier than 29%
5%
Healthcare Access
healthier than 27%
5%
Lifting this score
Environmental Hazard
healthier than 65%
14%
About typical
Climate / Disaster RiskPartial
healthier than 52%
5%
Holding it back
Chronic Disease Burden
healthier than 21%
21%
Social Need / SDOH
healthier than 10%
16%
Preventive Care
healthier than 10%
13%
Risk Behavior
healthier than 8%
11%
Mental Health
healthier than 16%
8%
Disability
healthier than 14%
7%
Healthcare Access
healthier than 29%
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
47879
Indianashares a border
Score 40.62
Closest healthier
47850
Indianaabout 0.8 mi away
Score 43.04
Similar health profile
25624
West Virginia100% similar profile
Score 31.76
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 | 32.6% | 29.1–36.1 |
| High blood pressure among adults | 41.4% | 37.3–45.7 |
| Cancer (non-skin) or melanoma among adults | 9.3% | 8.3–10.2 |
| Current asthma among adults | 12.0% | 10.6–13.4 |
| Coronary heart disease among adults | 8.8% | 7.8–9.8 |
| Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease among adults | 11.5% | 9.9–13.1 |
| Depression among adults | 26.7% | 22.9–30.7 |
| Diagnosed diabetes among adults | 14.8% | 12.9–16.9 |
| High cholesterol among adults who have ever been screened | 41.8% | 37.3–46.1 |
| Obesity among adults | 43.0% | 34.9–51.3 |
| Stroke among adults | 4.3% | 3.9–4.8 |
| All teeth lost among adults aged >=65 years | 22.8% | 19.1–26.8 |
PreventionCDC PLACES 2022 / 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Current lack of health insurance among adults aged 18-64 years | 9.6% | 7.6–11.7 |
| Taking medicine to control high blood pressure among adults with high blood pressure | 79.5% | 76.8–81.8 |
| Visits to doctor for routine checkup within the past year among adults | 79.4% | 75.9–82.7 |
| Cholesterol screening among adults | 84.1% | 81.9–86.3 |
| Colorectal cancer screening among adults aged 45–75 years | 65.5% | 60.3–70.3 |
| Visited dentist or dental clinic in the past year among adults | 57.2% | 53.3–60.9 |
| Mammography use among women aged 50-74 years | 72.5% | 63.9–79.6 |
Health Risk BehaviorsCDC PLACES 2022 / 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Binge drinking among adults | 15.4% | 12.5–18.6 |
| Current cigarette smoking among adults | 20.7% | 17.6–23.8 |
| No leisure-time physical activity among adults | 29.2% | 24.6–34.1 |
| Short sleep duration among adults | 36.4% | 29.5–43.4 |
Health StatusCDC PLACES 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Fair or poor self-rated health status among adults | 25.4% | 21.9–28.9 |
| Frequent mental distress among adults | 19.2% | 16.9–21.5 |
| Frequent physical distress among adults | 16.8% | 14.8–19.0 |
DisabilityCDC PLACES 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Cognitive disability among adults | 17.8% | 15.5–20.2 |
| Any disability among adults | 36.7% | 32.0–41.4 |
| Hearing disability among adults | 8.9% | 7.9–10.0 |
| Independent living disability among adults | 10.2% | 8.9–11.7 |
| Mobility disability among adults | 17.9% | 15.5–20.5 |
| Self-care disability among adults | 4.8% | 4.2–5.5 |
| Vision disability among adults | 6.0% | 5.3–6.8 |
Health-Related Social NeedsCDC PLACES 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Lack of social and emotional support among adults | 23.0% | 19.3–26.8 |
| Food insecurity in the past 12 months among adults | 17.3% | 14.1–20.7 |
| Received food stamps in the past 12 months among adults | 10.9% | 8.8–13.2 |
| Housing insecurity in the past 12 months among adults | 12.0% | 10.0–14.1 |
| Lack of reliable transportation in the past 12 months among adults | 8.8% | 7.5–10.3 |
| Loneliness among adults | 32.3% | 27.3–37.5 |
| Utility services shut-off threat in the past 12 months among adults | 9.1% | 7.7–10.5 |
Community & economyCensus ACS 5-Year · 2024 release · observed
| Measure | Value | US median (p10–p90) | IN median (p10–p90) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty rate | 13.0% | 10.6% (3.1–25.8%) n=32,364 | 9.8% (3.3–23.6%) n=764 |
| Uninsured 18–64 | 11.4% | 9.0% (1.5–24.3%) n=32,286 | 8.3% (2.5–19.0%) n=761 |
| No HS diploma (25+) | 24.2% | 7.9% (1.8–20.7%) n=32,505 | 8.8% (3.0–19.3%) n=766 |
| Bachelor's or higher (25+) | 5.6% | 23.3% (9.2–53.6%) n=32,505 | 19.4% (8.1–38.5%) n=766 |
| Unemployment rate (16+) | 12.5% | 3.9% (0.0–9.8%) n=32,274 | 3.4% (0.0–8.2%) n=760 |
| Households without a vehicle | 3.9% | 3.9% (0.0–12.5%) n=32,322 | 3.6% (0.0–11.5%) n=764 |
| Broadband subscription | 74.7% | 89.3% (75.1–97.1%) n=32,322 | 88.8% (76.7–95.9%) n=764 |
| Housing cost burden (≥30% income) | 13.9% | 23.7% (10.6–40.0%) n=32,322 | 20.0% (9.8–33.1%) n=764 |
| Homeownership rate | 62.7% | 78.7% (51.7–94.0%) n=32,322 | 81.7% (58.9–94.5%) n=764 |
| Crowded housing (>1 per room) | 0.8% | 1.3% (0.0–6.3%) n=32,322 | 1.1% (0.0–4.2%) n=764 |
| Foreign-born population | 0.0% | 2.6% (0.0–18.6%) n=32,553 | 1.3% (0.0–8.8%) n=767 |
| Single-parent households | 59.3% | 53.6% (37.3–74.1%) n=32,087 | 53.2% (40.5–69.1%) n=756 |
| Population 65+ | 12.5% | 19.4% (10.8–33.6%) n=32,553 | 18.2% (11.0–26.5%) n=767 |
| Median age | 36.5 yr | 42.2 yr (33.0–56.3) n=32,292 | 40.5 yr (32.5–49.6) n=756 |
| Median household income | $47,102 | $72,070 ($46,039–$118,707) n=30,318 | $71,016 ($50,417–$99,531) n=721 |
| Median home value | $90,500 | $222,200 ($100,300–$579,820) n=30,049 | $178,250 ($109,430–$287,310) n=724 |
| Median gross rent | $873 | $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 | 77.2 yr ± 1.16 | 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 1.16 years of 77.2, and it’s very unlikely to be off by more than twice that.
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