ZIP code
49676
in Rapid City, MichiganPopulation 3,620
53.63/ 100
Ranked #11,180 of 32,066 US ZIPs (top 35%)
Ranked #330 of 973 Michigan ZIPs (top 34%)
Ranked #20 of 28 Traverse City, MI ZIPs (bottom 29%)
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.
Colon-cancer screening
74.1%
in the top 4.6% nationally
Higher is healthier
ST88thUS95thDefinition & source ›
The estimated share of adults aged 45–75 who are up to date on colorectal-cancer screening.
Full methodology ›PFAS in drinking water
61.3%
in the top 7.5% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST87thUS93rdDefinition & source ›
The modeled probability that PFAS “forever chemicals” would be detected in untreated groundwater in this area, the source private wells draw on.
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 ›The read
Judged by its overall standing, Rapid City, Michigan (ZIP 49676) sits in the top 35% healthiest ZIPs nationally (11,180th) and the top 34% of Michigan (330th), based on limited data; treat as directional.
The measures that most flatter this area set the tone for the rest: modeled colon screening registers in the top 4.6% nationally, homeownership is in the top 16% nationally, and modeled industrial-pollution burden lies in the bottom 18% nationally. Modeled uninsured registers in the bottom 11.7% nationally, park land is in the top 20% nationally, and modeled humid heat lies in the bottom 21% nationally. Modeled loneliness registers in the bottom 23% nationally. Against that, modeled pfas is in the top 7.5% nationally. Physicians lies at the national minimum, shared with about 38% of ZIPs. Childcare registers at the national minimum, shared with about 42% of ZIPs.
Placed beside its immediate neighbors, park land runs far lower than the surrounding ZIPs on this measure. Put plainly, 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. Humid heat is a modeled heat-stress measure combining temperature, humidity, sun, and wind to gauge heat on the body outdoors. A healthier nearby ZIP overall is ZIP 49612, 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 Traverse City, MI 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 73%
14%
Preventive Care
healthier than 91%
13%
Risk Behavior
healthier than 72%
11%
Climate / Disaster RiskPartial
healthier than 95%
5%
About typical
Social Need / SDOH
healthier than 49%
16%
Disability
healthier than 55%
7%
Healthcare Access
healthier than 46%
5%
Holding it back
Chronic Disease Burden
healthier than 35%
21%
Mental Health
healthier than 34%
8%
Lifting this score
Environmental Hazard
healthier than 65%
14%
Preventive Care
healthier than 81%
13%
Risk Behavior
healthier than 72%
11%
Mental Health
healthier than 75%
8%
Climate / Disaster RiskPartial
healthier than 89%
5%
About typical
Social Need / SDOH
healthier than 53%
16%
Disability
healthier than 57%
7%
Healthcare Access
healthier than 46%
5%
Holding it back
Chronic Disease Burden
healthier than 37%
21%
Lifting this score
Healthcare Access
healthier than 67%
5%
About typical
Chronic Disease Burden
healthier than 43%
21%
Climate / Disaster RiskPartial
healthier than 49%
5%
Holding it back
Social Need / SDOH
healthier than 10%
16%
Environmental Hazard
healthier than 5%
14%
Preventive Care
healthier than 34%
13%
Risk Behavior
healthier than 18%
11%
Mental Health
healthier than 33%
8%
Disability
healthier than 25%
7%
“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
49612
Michiganshares a border
Score 56.14
Closest healthier
49615
Michiganshares a border
Score 56.96
Similar health profile
48628
Michigan99% similar profile
Score 54.09
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 | 34.1% | 31.1–36.9 |
| High blood pressure among adults | 39.6% | 36.1–42.9 |
| Cancer (non-skin) or melanoma among adults | 11.3% | 10.4–12.1 |
| Current asthma among adults | 11.3% | 10.2–12.4 |
| Coronary heart disease among adults | 8.2% | 7.4–9.0 |
| Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease among adults | 9.0% | 7.9–10.2 |
| Depression among adults | 26.1% | 23.1–29.0 |
| Diagnosed diabetes among adults | 12.7% | 11.2–14.2 |
| High cholesterol among adults who have ever been screened | 38.7% | 35.3–42.1 |
| Obesity among adults | 36.9% | 30.7–43.0 |
| Stroke among adults | 3.9% | 3.6–4.3 |
| All teeth lost among adults aged >=65 years | 10.1% | 8.6–11.9 |
PreventionCDC PLACES 2022 / 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Current lack of health insurance among adults aged 18-64 years | 5.7% | 4.7–6.8 |
| Taking medicine to control high blood pressure among adults with high blood pressure | 80.0% | 77.7–82.1 |
| Visits to doctor for routine checkup within the past year among adults | 81.4% | 78.8–83.8 |
| Cholesterol screening among adults | 89.2% | 87.8–90.5 |
| Colorectal cancer screening among adults aged 45–75 years | 74.1% | 70.7–77.5 |
| Visited dentist or dental clinic in the past year among adults | 69.3% | 66.6–72.1 |
| Mammography use among women aged 50-74 years | 77.4% | 71.8–82.4 |
Health Risk BehaviorsCDC PLACES 2022 / 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Binge drinking among adults | 15.6% | 13.3–17.9 |
| Current cigarette smoking among adults | 14.7% | 12.7–17.0 |
| No leisure-time physical activity among adults | 23.6% | 20.2–27.3 |
| Short sleep duration among adults | 32.7% | 27.8–38.1 |
Health StatusCDC PLACES 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Fair or poor self-rated health status among adults | 18.8% | 16.5–21.2 |
| Frequent mental distress among adults | 16.5% | 14.9–18.2 |
| Frequent physical distress among adults | 14.7% | 13.1–16.3 |
DisabilityCDC PLACES 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Cognitive disability among adults | 13.5% | 12.0–15.1 |
| Any disability among adults | 31.7% | 28.2–35.4 |
| Hearing disability among adults | 8.7% | 7.9–9.6 |
| Independent living disability among adults | 8.2% | 7.2–9.2 |
| Mobility disability among adults | 14.9% | 13.1–16.9 |
| Self-care disability among adults | 3.8% | 3.4–4.2 |
| Vision disability among adults | 4.6% | 4.1–5.1 |
Health-Related Social NeedsCDC PLACES 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Lack of social and emotional support among adults | 21.1% | 18.3–24.2 |
| Food insecurity in the past 12 months among adults | 11.6% | 9.9–13.7 |
| Received food stamps in the past 12 months among adults | 11.0% | 9.3–13.0 |
| Housing insecurity in the past 12 months among adults | 9.0% | 7.7–10.4 |
| Lack of reliable transportation in the past 12 months among adults | 6.5% | 5.8–7.4 |
| Loneliness among adults | 30.0% | 26.0–34.3 |
| Utility services shut-off threat in the past 12 months among adults | 6.7% | 5.8–7.7 |
Community & economyCensus ACS 5-Year · 2024 release · observed
| Measure | Value | US median (p10–p90) | MI median (p10–p90) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty rate | 8.3% | 10.6% (3.1–25.8%) n=32,364 | 10.7% (4.3–22.3%) n=974 |
| Uninsured 18–64 | 6.6% | 9.0% (1.5–24.3%) n=32,286 | 6.8% (2.5–13.5%) n=975 |
| No HS diploma (25+) | 4.2% | 7.9% (1.8–20.7%) n=32,505 | 6.7% (2.5–14.2%) n=974 |
| Bachelor's or higher (25+) | 33.0% | 23.3% (9.2–53.6%) n=32,505 | 22.1% (11.4–48.3%) n=974 |
| Unemployment rate (16+) | 4.5% | 3.9% (0.0–9.8%) n=32,274 | 4.6% (1.3–10.0%) n=974 |
| Households without a vehicle | 2.9% | 3.9% (0.0–12.5%) n=32,322 | 4.5% (0.9–10.8%) n=973 |
| Broadband subscription | 92.1% | 89.3% (75.1–97.1%) n=32,322 | 88.8% (79.5–95.5%) n=973 |
| Housing cost burden (≥30% income) | 21.3% | 23.7% (10.6–40.0%) n=32,322 | 22.5% (14.8–32.9%) n=973 |
| Homeownership rate | 90.8% | 78.7% (51.7–94.0%) n=32,322 | 85.3% (62.2–94.6%) n=973 |
| Crowded housing (>1 per room) | 3.2% | 1.3% (0.0–6.3%) n=32,322 | 1.1% (0.0–3.6%) n=973 |
| Foreign-born population | 0.9% | 2.6% (0.0–18.6%) n=32,553 | 1.8% (0.3–10.0%) n=975 |
| Single-parent households | 59.6% | 53.6% (37.3–74.1%) n=32,087 | 56.5% (43.6–74.2%) n=970 |
| Population 65+ | 27.1% | 19.4% (10.8–33.6%) n=32,553 | 20.5% (13.7–35.2%) n=975 |
| Median age | 47.6 yr | 42.2 yr (33.0–56.3) n=32,292 | 43.6 yr (35.2–58.2) n=974 |
| Median household income | $75,781 | $72,070 ($46,039–$118,707) n=30,318 | $68,216 ($47,282–$105,129) n=962 |
| Median home value | $269,300 | $222,200 ($100,300–$579,820) n=30,049 | $192,350 ($116,360–$355,650) n=952 |
| Median gross rent | $965 | $1,021 ($677–$1,912) n=25,670 | $972 ($719–$1,368) n=849 |
Life expectancyNCHS / RWJF USALEEP · model-based
| Measure | Value | US median (p10–p90) | MI median (p10–p90) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy at birth | 78.9 yr ± 1.34 | 78.9 yr (74.7–82.8) n=31,308 | 78.6 yr (75.7–81.6) n=940 |
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 1.34 years of 78.9, and it’s very unlikely to be off by more than twice that.
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