ZIP code
51575
in Treynor, IowaPopulation 1,609
59.44/ 100
Ranked #5,252 of 32,066 US ZIPs (top 16%)
Ranked #71 of 922 Iowa ZIPs (top 7.8%)
Ranked #38 of 113 Omaha, NE-IA ZIPs (top 34%)
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.
Radon
4.2 pCi/L
in the top 1.4% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST83rdUS99thDefinition & source ›
The modeled typical indoor radon level for this area, in picocuries per liter — the EPA recommends fixing a home at 4 pCi/L or above.
Modeled from indoor-radon measurements. In Alaska and Hawaii, where those measurements are not published, a US Geological Survey geologic radon-potential category stands in — a coarser input, disclosed rather than hidden.
Full methodology ›Binge drinking
21.8%
in the top 2.0% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST91stUS98thDefinition & 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 ›Fiber broadband
98.6%
in the top 5.6% nationally
Higher is healthier
ST83rdUS94thDefinition & source ›
The share of homes where fiber-optic internet service is available.
Full methodology ›Nitrate in drinking water
1.8%
in the top 5.8% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST93rdUS94thDefinition & source ›
The modeled share of this area’s domestic-well groundwater at or above the federal nitrate limit of 10 milligrams 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 ›Lack of transportation
4.8%
in the bottom 5.9% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST4thUS6thDefinition & source ›
The estimated share of adults who lacked reliable transportation in the past 12 months.
Full methodology ›Housing insecurity
6.8%
in the bottom 6.0% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST5thUS6thDefinition & source ›
The estimated share of adults who experienced housing insecurity in the past 12 months.
Full methodology ›Recreation access
1.2 per 1,000 residents
in the top 6.6% nationally
Higher is healthier
ST91stUS93rdDefinition & 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 ›Food insecurity
8.0%
in the bottom 7.3% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST5thUS7thDefinition & source ›
The estimated share of adults who experienced food insecurity in the past 12 months.
Full methodology ›Tooth loss
5.7%
in the bottom 3.8% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST2ndUS4thDefinition & source ›
The estimated share of adults aged 65 and older who have lost all of their natural teeth.
Full methodology ›Utility shut-off threat
4.7%
in the bottom 9.7% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST6thUS10thDefinition & source ›
The estimated share of adults whose household was threatened with a utility shut-off in the past 12 months.
Full methodology ›The read
On the composite measure, Treynor, Iowa (ZIP 51575) stands in the top 16% healthiest ZIPs nationally (5,252nd) and the top 7.8% of Iowa (71st).
Several signals sit on each side of the ledger here: fiber broadband is in the top 5.6% nationally, and modeled transportation registers in the bottom 5.9% nationally. Modeled housing insecurity lies in the bottom 6.0% nationally, and recreation is in the top 6.6% nationally. Modeled food insecurity registers in the bottom 7.3% nationally, tooth loss lies in the bottom 3.8% nationally, and utility shutoff is in the bottom 9.7% nationally. Working the other way, modeled radon registers in the top 1.4% nationally, binge drinking lies in the top 2.0% nationally, and nitrate is in the top 5.8% nationally.
For clarity, radon is a radioactive soil gas the EPA identifies as the top cause of lung cancer in nonsmokers. Nitrate is a groundwater compound from fertilizer, manure, and sewage, here a modeled estimate of the chance private-well levels exceed a benchmark. ZIP 51571, just across the boundary, ranks better overall among the ZIPs nearby.
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 Omaha, NE-IA metro area.
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 78%
21%
Social Need / SDOH
healthier than 84%
16%
Preventive Care
healthier than 86%
13%
Mental Health
healthier than 77%
8%
Disability
healthier than 88%
7%
About typical
Risk Behavior
healthier than 48%
11%
Holding it back
Environmental Hazard
healthier than 25%
14%
Climate / Disaster Risk
healthier than 40%
5%
Healthcare Access
healthier than 28%
5%
Lifting this score
Chronic Disease Burden
healthier than 91%
21%
Social Need / SDOH
healthier than 93%
16%
Preventive Care
healthier than 85%
13%
Risk Behavior
healthier than 69%
11%
Mental Health
healthier than 62%
8%
Disability
healthier than 94%
7%
Healthcare Access
healthier than 62%
5%
Holding it back
Environmental Hazard
healthier than 34%
14%
Climate / Disaster Risk
healthier than 21%
5%
Lifting this score
Chronic Disease Burden
healthier than 61%
21%
Social Need / SDOH
healthier than 63%
16%
Environmental Hazard
healthier than 67%
14%
Preventive Care
healthier than 89%
13%
Disability
healthier than 72%
7%
About typical
Climate / Disaster Risk
healthier than 52%
5%
Healthcare Access
healthier than 44%
5%
Holding it back
Risk Behavior
healthier than 34%
11%
Mental Health
healthier than 28%
8%
“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 ›
Findings that name this ZIP
One of our published findings lists this ZIP code. Each finding compares one published measure against a stated benchmark, and names only the ZIP codes whose estimates are reliable enough to rank. See all surprising findings.
Heavy environment, light chronic burden
Where the environment and chronic illness point in opposite directions
Environmental-hazard standing 24.9; chronic-disease standing 77.7 — 53 points apart, heavier on the environment than it is on chronic illness.
Ranked #14,670 of the 18,187 ZIP codes this finding names, ordered by the gap from cleanest environment to heaviest chronic burden, highest first.
Nearby & similar ZIPs
Editorially selected — see how this ZIP compares to nearby and similar places.
Nearby
51503
Iowashares a border
Score 52.55
Closest healthier
51571
Iowashares a border
Score 60.77
Similar health profile
18935
Pennsylvania99% similar profile
Score 62.05
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 | 26.1% | 23.2–28.9 |
| High blood pressure among adults | 32.9% | 29.3–36.2 |
| Cancer (non-skin) or melanoma among adults | 9.8% | 8.9–10.7 |
| Current asthma among adults | 9.9% | 8.7–11.1 |
| Coronary heart disease among adults | 5.9% | 5.2–6.6 |
| Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease among adults | 5.8% | 4.9–6.7 |
| Depression among adults | 21.2% | 18.2–24.1 |
| Diagnosed diabetes among adults | 9.5% | 8.2–10.9 |
| High cholesterol among adults who have ever been screened | 36.3% | 32.7–39.8 |
| Obesity among adults | 36.2% | 30.8–41.2 |
| Stroke among adults | 2.9% | 2.6–3.2 |
| All teeth lost among adults aged >=65 years | 5.7% | 4.6–7.0 |
PreventionCDC PLACES 2022 / 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Current lack of health insurance among adults aged 18-64 years | 4.7% | 3.7–5.7 |
| Taking medicine to control high blood pressure among adults with high blood pressure | 79.2% | 76.3–81.7 |
| Visits to doctor for routine checkup within the past year among adults | 78.6% | 75.4–81.4 |
| Cholesterol screening among adults | 87.6% | 85.9–89.2 |
| Colorectal cancer screening among adults aged 45–75 years | 70.2% | 66.0–74.2 |
| Visited dentist or dental clinic in the past year among adults | 69.9% | 66.8–73.0 |
| Mammography use among women aged 50-74 years | 79.9% | 73.9–85.2 |
Health Risk BehaviorsCDC PLACES 2022 / 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Binge drinking among adults | 21.8% | 18.7–25.1 |
| Current cigarette smoking among adults | 13.0% | 10.5–15.4 |
| No leisure-time physical activity among adults | 20.7% | 17.1–24.2 |
| Short sleep duration among adults | 32.9% | 28.1–38.0 |
Health StatusCDC PLACES 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Fair or poor self-rated health status among adults | 13.7% | 11.5–15.8 |
| Frequent mental distress among adults | 15.0% | 13.0–16.9 |
| Frequent physical distress among adults | 11.1% | 9.6–12.7 |
DisabilityCDC PLACES 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Cognitive disability among adults | 11.2% | 9.5–12.8 |
| Any disability among adults | 25.2% | 21.7–28.8 |
| Hearing disability among adults | 6.9% | 6.1–7.7 |
| Independent living disability among adults | 5.9% | 5.1–6.7 |
| Mobility disability among adults | 10.8% | 9.1–12.5 |
| Self-care disability among adults | 2.6% | 2.3–3.0 |
| Vision disability among adults | 3.1% | 2.7–3.5 |
Health-Related Social NeedsCDC PLACES 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Lack of social and emotional support among adults | 22.0% | 18.7–25.5 |
| Food insecurity in the past 12 months among adults | 8.0% | 6.4–9.8 |
| Received food stamps in the past 12 months among adults | 6.1% | 4.7–7.5 |
| Housing insecurity in the past 12 months among adults | 6.8% | 5.5–8.2 |
| Lack of reliable transportation in the past 12 months among adults | 4.8% | 4.1–5.6 |
| Loneliness among adults | 31.9% | 27.7–36.4 |
| Utility services shut-off threat in the past 12 months among adults | 4.7% | 3.9–5.6 |
Community & economyCensus ACS 5-Year · 2024 release · observed
| Measure | Value | US median (p10–p90) | IA median (p10–p90) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty rate | 3.6% | 10.6% (3.1–25.8%) n=32,364 | 8.5% (2.7–19.1%) n=931 |
| Uninsured 18–64 | 0.0% | 9.0% (1.5–24.3%) n=32,286 | 5.4% (0.7–14.7%) n=931 |
| No HS diploma (25+) | 0.9% | 7.9% (1.8–20.7%) n=32,505 | 5.1% (1.6–12.9%) n=932 |
| Bachelor's or higher (25+) | 41.4% | 23.3% (9.2–53.6%) n=32,505 | 20.9% (9.8–36.8%) n=932 |
| Unemployment rate (16+) | 3.7% | 3.9% (0.0–9.8%) n=32,274 | 2.2% (0.0–6.7%) n=932 |
| Households without a vehicle | 0.5% | 3.9% (0.0–12.5%) n=32,322 | 2.4% (0.0–7.9%) n=931 |
| Broadband subscription | 95.0% | 89.3% (75.1–97.1%) n=32,322 | 88.5% (77.9–95.1%) n=931 |
| Housing cost burden (≥30% income) | 13.0% | 23.7% (10.6–40.0%) n=32,322 | 18.2% (9.0–28.8%) n=931 |
| Homeownership rate | 84.7% | 78.7% (51.7–94.0%) n=32,322 | 82.1% (66.8–93.5%) n=931 |
| Crowded housing (>1 per room) | 0.0% | 1.3% (0.0–6.3%) n=32,322 | 0.4% (0.0–3.3%) n=931 |
| Foreign-born population | 0.8% | 2.6% (0.0–18.6%) n=32,553 | 1.0% (0.0–7.2%) n=932 |
| Single-parent households | 62.6% | 53.6% (37.3–74.1%) n=32,087 | 56.8% (43.7–75.5%) n=928 |
| Population 65+ | 18.2% | 19.4% (10.8–33.6%) n=32,553 | 20.2% (12.7–31.0%) n=932 |
| Median age | 48.1 yr | 42.2 yr (33.0–56.3) n=32,292 | 42.7 yr (34.1–54.7) n=931 |
| Median household income | $112,115 | $72,070 ($46,039–$118,707) n=30,318 | $73,848 ($55,055–$102,762) n=911 |
| Median home value | $304,500 | $222,200 ($100,300–$579,820) n=30,049 | $161,100 ($93,820–$278,170) n=892 |
| Median gross rent | $1,133 | $1,021 ($677–$1,912) n=25,670 | $825 ($614–$1,113) n=771 |
Life expectancyNCHS / RWJF USALEEP · model-based
| Measure | Value | US median (p10–p90) | IA median (p10–p90) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy at birth | 83.8 yr ± 2.24 | 78.9 yr (74.7–82.8) n=31,308 | 80.0 yr (77.2–83.4) n=917 |
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 2.24 years of 83.8, and it’s very unlikely to be off by more than twice that.
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