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52031

in Bellevue, IowaPopulation 5,403

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55.52/ 100

Ranked #8,847 of 32,066 US ZIPs (top 28%)

Ranked #227 of 922 Iowa ZIPs (top 25%)

Ranks are modeled estimates — ZIPs a few hundred places apart are effectively tied.

Robust across all 9 health domains

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.

Mammography

82.8%

in the top 2.6% nationally

Higher is healthier

ST98th
US97th
Definition & source ›

The estimated share of women aged 50–74 who had a mammogram within the past two years.

Full methodology ›

Radon

3.2 pCi/L

in the top 7.3% nationally

Lower is healthier

ST39th
US93rd
Definition & 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

20.4%

in the top 4.8% nationally

Lower is healthier

ST67th
US95th
Definition & 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 ›

Distance to a Superfund site

1 mi

in the bottom 7.3% nationally

Higher is healthier

ST3rd
US7th
Definition & source ›

The distance in miles from this ZIP’s edge to the nearest Superfund site — an abandoned or uncontrolled hazardous-waste site the EPA has listed for cleanup.

Full methodology ›

Elder-services access

0.19 per 1,000 residents

in the top 7.4% nationally

Higher is healthier

ST87th
US93rd
Definition & source ›

The number of services for older adults and people with disabilities 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 ›

Transportation noise

9.9%

in the top 8.6% nationally

Lower is healthier

ST95th
US91st
Definition & source ›

The modeled share of residents exposed to average road, rail, and aviation noise at or above 55 decibels — a noticeable background presence.

Full methodology ›

Loud transportation noise

1.4%

in the top 13.0% nationally

Lower is healthier

ST91st
US87th
Definition & source ›

The modeled share of residents exposed to average road, rail, and aviation noise at or above 65 decibels — around the volume of normal conversation.

Full methodology ›

Colon-cancer screening

72%

in the top 10.6% nationally

Higher is healthier

ST90th
US89th
Definition & source ›

The estimated share of adults aged 45–75 who are up to date on colorectal-cancer screening.

Full methodology ›

Air-toxics cancer risk

20 per million

in the bottom 25% nationally

Lower is healthier

ST1st
US25th
Definition & source ›

The EPA’s modeled estimate of added lifetime cancer risk from breathing outdoor air toxics, in cases per million people exposed over a lifetime.

Full methodology ›

Park land

0.75%

in the top 34% nationally

Higher is healthier

ST90th
US66th
Definition & source ›

The share of this ZIP’s land area that is public parkland.

Full methodology ›

The read

Bellevue, Iowa (ZIP 52031) ranks in the top 28% healthiest ZIPs nationally (8,847th) and the top 25% of Iowa (227th).

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Several of the strongest readings define how this area looks: modeled mammography lies in the top 2.6% nationally, and elder services is in the top 7.4% nationally. Modeled housing insecurity registers in the bottom 11.4% nationally. Distance to a nursing home lies at the national minimum, shared with about 27% of ZIPs. Modeled colon screening is in the top 10.6% nationally. On the other hand, modeled radon registers in the top 7.3% nationally, modeled binge drinking lies in the top 4.8% nationally, and distance to a Superfund site is in the bottom 7.3% nationally. Modeled transportation noise registers in the top 8.6% nationally, and loud transportation noise lies in the top 13.0% nationally.

Against its neighbors, park land runs far higher than the surrounding ZIPs on this measure. For context, radon is a radioactive soil gas the EPA identifies as the top cause of lung cancer in nonsmokers. Distance to a Superfund site is an abandoned or uncontrolled hazardous-waste site the EPA has identified for cleanup. Transportation noise is the modeled share of an area exposed to average road, rail, and air noise at or above 55 decibels. The closest ZIP that ranks healthier overall is ZIP 52003, 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.

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Social Need / SDOH

healthier than 65%

16%

Preventive Care

healthier than 91%

13%

Mental Health

healthier than 79%

8%

Disability

healthier than 69%

7%

About typical

Chronic Disease Burden

healthier than 56%

21%

Climate / Disaster Risk

healthier than 57%

5%

Holding it back

Environmental Hazard

healthier than 27%

14%

Risk Behavior

healthier than 29%

11%

Healthcare Access

healthier than 35%

5%

Lifting this score

Chronic Disease Burden

healthier than 60%

21%

Social Need / SDOH

healthier than 80%

16%

Preventive Care

healthier than 95%

13%

Mental Health

healthier than 71%

8%

Disability

healthier than 66%

7%

Healthcare Access

healthier than 71%

5%

About typical

Climate / Disaster Risk

healthier than 56%

5%

Holding it back

Environmental Hazard

healthier than 39%

14%

Risk Behavior

healthier than 26%

11%

“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.

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
MeasureCrude prevalence95% CI
Arthritis among adults30.1%26.7–33.5
High blood pressure among adults36.6%32.5–40.7
Cancer (non-skin) or melanoma among adults10.4%9.5–11.5
Current asthma among adults9.9%8.8–11.1
Coronary heart disease among adults7.3%6.5–8.2
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease among adults7.4%6.5–8.4
Depression among adults20.1%17.1–23.3
Diagnosed diabetes among adults11.6%10.0–13.2
High cholesterol among adults who have ever been screened37.8%33.5–42.1
Obesity among adults38.0%30.5–45.8
Stroke among adults3.6%3.3–4.0
All teeth lost among adults aged >=65 years9.9%8.6–11.5
PreventionCDC PLACES 2022 / 2023 · BRFSS
MeasureCrude prevalence95% CI
Current lack of health insurance among adults aged 18-64 years6.0%4.9–7.3
Taking medicine to control high blood pressure among adults with high blood pressure80.5%77.6–83.0
Visits to doctor for routine checkup within the past year among adults79.0%75.5–82.2
Cholesterol screening among adults86.8%85.0–88.4
Colorectal cancer screening among adults aged 45–75 years72.0%69.6–75.0
Visited dentist or dental clinic in the past year among adults73.2%71.2–75.4
Mammography use among women aged 50-74 years82.8%79.7–86.4
Health Risk BehaviorsCDC PLACES 2022 / 2023 · BRFSS
MeasureCrude prevalence95% CI
Binge drinking among adults20.4%17.3–23.9
Current cigarette smoking among adults14.5%12.3–16.7
No leisure-time physical activity among adults24.5%20.3–28.8
Short sleep duration among adults36.1%32.8–40.6
Health StatusCDC PLACES 2023 · BRFSS
MeasureCrude prevalence95% CI
Fair or poor self-rated health status among adults17.2%14.7–19.8
Frequent mental distress among adults15.4%13.6–17.2
Frequent physical distress among adults13.0%11.4–14.7
DisabilityCDC PLACES 2023 · BRFSS
MeasureCrude prevalence95% CI
Cognitive disability among adults12.6%11.1–14.2
Any disability among adults28.1%24.1–31.9
Hearing disability among adults8.4%7.4–9.4
Independent living disability among adults7.2%6.3–8.1
Mobility disability among adults13.3%11.4–15.3
Self-care disability among adults3.4%3.0–3.8
Vision disability among adults4.0%3.6–4.5
Health-Related Social NeedsCDC PLACES 2023 · BRFSS
MeasureCrude prevalence95% CI
Lack of social and emotional support among adults22.2%18.8–25.7
Food insecurity in the past 12 months among adults9.4%7.7–11.2
Received food stamps in the past 12 months among adults7.7%6.4–9.2
Housing insecurity in the past 12 months among adults7.5%6.2–8.8
Lack of reliable transportation in the past 12 months among adults5.5%4.8–6.3
Loneliness among adults31.3%26.5–36.1
Utility services shut-off threat in the past 12 months among adults5.1%4.4–5.9
Community & economyCensus ACS 5-Year · 2024 release · observed
MeasureValueUS median (p10–p90)IA median (p10–p90)
Poverty rate5.2%10.6% (3.1–25.8%) n=32,3648.5% (2.7–19.1%) n=931
Uninsured 18–644.7%9.0% (1.5–24.3%) n=32,2865.4% (0.7–14.7%) n=931
No HS diploma (25+)5.9%7.9% (1.8–20.7%) n=32,5055.1% (1.6–12.9%) n=932
Bachelor's or higher (25+)24.9%23.3% (9.2–53.6%) n=32,50520.9% (9.8–36.8%) n=932
Unemployment rate (16+)1.0%3.9% (0.0–9.8%) n=32,2742.2% (0.0–6.7%) n=932
Households without a vehicle2.1%3.9% (0.0–12.5%) n=32,3222.4% (0.0–7.9%) n=931
Broadband subscription83.9%89.3% (75.1–97.1%) n=32,32288.5% (77.9–95.1%) n=931
Housing cost burden (≥30% income)16.8%23.7% (10.6–40.0%) n=32,32218.2% (9.0–28.8%) n=931
Homeownership rate85.0%78.7% (51.7–94.0%) n=32,32282.1% (66.8–93.5%) n=931
Crowded housing (>1 per room)2.0%1.3% (0.0–6.3%) n=32,3220.4% (0.0–3.3%) n=931
Foreign-born population0.9%2.6% (0.0–18.6%) n=32,5531.0% (0.0–7.2%) n=932
Single-parent households56.2%53.6% (37.3–74.1%) n=32,08756.8% (43.7–75.5%) n=928
Population 65+21.8%19.4% (10.8–33.6%) n=32,55320.2% (12.7–31.0%) n=932
Median age42.3 yr42.2 yr (33.0–56.3) n=32,29242.7 yr (34.1–54.7) n=931
Median household income$86,674$72,070 ($46,039–$118,707) n=30,318$73,848 ($55,055–$102,762) n=911
Median home value$244,600$222,200 ($100,300–$579,820) n=30,049$161,100 ($93,820–$278,170) n=892
Median gross rent$806$1,021 ($677–$1,912) n=25,670$825 ($614–$1,113) n=771
Life expectancyNCHS / RWJF USALEEP · model-based
MeasureValueUS median (p10–p90)IA median (p10–p90)
Life expectancy at birth80.0 yr ± 0.9178.9 yr (74.7–82.8) n=31,30880.0 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 0.91 years of 80.0, and it’s very unlikely to be off by more than twice that.

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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