ZIP code
52207
in Baldwin, IowaPopulation 256
51.10/ 100
Ranked #14,690 of 32,066 US ZIPs (top 46%)
Ranked #561 of 922 Iowa ZIPs (bottom 39%)
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
75.9%
in the top 1.9% nationally
Higher is healthier
ST99thUS98thDefinition & source ›
The estimated share of adults aged 45–75 who are up to date on colorectal-cancer screening.
Full methodology ›PFAS in drinking water
8.1%
in the bottom 5.1% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST13thUS5thDefinition & 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 ›Housing-cost burden
44.6%
in the top 5.7% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST99thUS94thDefinition & source ›
The share of households spending 30% or more of their income on housing.
Full methodology ›Binge drinking
20%
in the top 6.2% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST57thUS94thDefinition & 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 ›Slow internet speeds
1.7%
in the top 6.7% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST99thUS93rdDefinition & source ›
The share of homes whose fastest available download speed is under 10 Mbps.
Full methodology ›Distance to a community health center
22.5 mi
in the top 6.9% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST81stUS93rdDefinition & source ›
The distance in miles from this ZIP’s edge to the nearest federally funded community health center, which serves patients regardless of ability to pay.
Full methodology ›Energy-cost burden
5.4%
in the top 5.6% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST88thUS94thDefinition & 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 ›Radon
3 pCi/L
in the top 9.7% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST29thUS90thDefinition & 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 ›Transportation noise
0.15%
in the bottom 9.4% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST18thUS9thDefinition & 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 ›Walkability
2.3 intersections/sq mi
in the bottom 9.6% nationally
Higher is healthier
ST6thUS10thDefinition & source ›
The number of street intersections per square mile — a standard street-connectivity measure; denser networks correlate with more walkable neighborhoods.
Full methodology ›The read
Baldwin, Iowa (ZIP 52207), on the composite measure, lands in the top 46% healthiest ZIPs nationally (14,690th) and the bottom 39% of Iowa (561st).
What works most in this area's favor shows up clearly across the measures: modeled colon screening settles in the top 1.9% nationally, and pfas stands in the bottom 5.1% nationally. Households without a vehicle is at the national minimum, shared with about 16% of ZIPs. Modeled transportation noise rests in the bottom 9.4% nationally. Working the other way, housing-cost burden sits in the top 5.7% nationally, and modeled binge drinking registers in the top 6.2% nationally. Slow internet speeds lands in the top 6.7% nationally, and distance to a community health center resides in the top 6.9% nationally. Modeled energy burden lies in the top 5.6% nationally, and radon settles in the top 9.7% nationally.
In everyday language, 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. Radon is a radioactive soil gas the EPA identifies as the top cause of lung cancer in nonsmokers. Distance to a community health center is a federally funded (HRSA) community health center serving everyone regardless of ability to pay. A healthier neighbor overall sits at ZIP 52032, 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.
Lifting this score
Environmental Hazard
healthier than 66%
14%
Preventive Care
healthier than 87%
13%
Mental Health
healthier than 75%
8%
Climate / Disaster Risk
healthier than 65%
5%
About typical
Chronic Disease Burden
healthier than 42%
21%
Disability
healthier than 54%
7%
Holding it back
Social Need / SDOH
healthier than 18%
16%
Risk Behavior
healthier than 20%
11%
Healthcare Access
healthier than 6%
5%
Lifting this score
Environmental Hazard
healthier than 90%
14%
Preventive Care
healthier than 89%
13%
Climate / Disaster Risk
healthier than 79%
5%
About typical
Mental Health
healthier than 55%
8%
Holding it back
Chronic Disease Burden
healthier than 32%
21%
Social Need / SDOH
healthier than 13%
16%
Risk Behavior
healthier than 11%
11%
Disability
healthier than 36%
7%
Healthcare Access
healthier than 18%
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
52032
Iowashares a border
Score 54.79
Closest healthier
52033
Iowaabout 1.2 mi away
Score 56.42
Similar health profile
52630
Iowa98% similar profile
Score 51.64
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 | 31.4% | 27.9–34.7 |
| High blood pressure among adults | 38.8% | 34.7–42.9 |
| Cancer (non-skin) or melanoma among adults | 10.7% | 9.8–11.8 |
| Current asthma among adults | 9.9% | 8.8–11.2 |
| Coronary heart disease among adults | 8.3% | 7.4–9.3 |
| Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease among adults | 8.3% | 7.2–9.5 |
| Depression among adults | 20.2% | 17.1–23.2 |
| Diagnosed diabetes among adults | 12.5% | 10.8–14.4 |
| High cholesterol among adults who have ever been screened | 38.7% | 34.4–42.8 |
| Obesity among adults | 38.4% | 30.9–46.1 |
| Stroke among adults | 4.1% | 3.7–4.5 |
| All teeth lost among adults aged >=65 years | 11.9% | 10.5–13.6 |
PreventionCDC PLACES 2022 / 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Current lack of health insurance among adults aged 18-64 years | 6.4% | 5.2–8.0 |
| Taking medicine to control high blood pressure among adults with high blood pressure | 81.0% | 78.4–83.3 |
| Visits to doctor for routine checkup within the past year among adults | 78.7% | 75.2–81.8 |
| Cholesterol screening among adults | 85.6% | 83.7–87.4 |
| Colorectal cancer screening among adults aged 45–75 years | 75.9% | 73.7–78.6 |
| Visited dentist or dental clinic in the past year among adults | 69.4% | 67.2–71.8 |
| Mammography use among women aged 50-74 years | 79.5% | 76.1–83.4 |
Health Risk BehaviorsCDC PLACES 2022 / 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Binge drinking among adults | 20.0% | 16.6–23.4 |
| Current cigarette smoking among adults | 15.6% | 13.2–18.2 |
| No leisure-time physical activity among adults | 26.4% | 22.0–30.9 |
| Short sleep duration among adults | 37.2% | 34.0–41.7 |
Health StatusCDC PLACES 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Fair or poor self-rated health status among adults | 18.7% | 16.0–21.5 |
| Frequent mental distress among adults | 16.0% | 14.1–17.9 |
| Frequent physical distress among adults | 13.9% | 12.2–15.7 |
DisabilityCDC PLACES 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Cognitive disability among adults | 13.7% | 11.9–15.6 |
| Any disability among adults | 30.7% | 26.6–34.9 |
| Hearing disability among adults | 9.5% | 8.4–10.6 |
| Independent living disability among adults | 7.9% | 6.9–8.9 |
| Mobility disability among adults | 14.8% | 12.8–16.9 |
| Self-care disability among adults | 3.7% | 3.3–4.2 |
| Vision disability among adults | 4.5% | 4.0–5.1 |
Health-Related Social NeedsCDC PLACES 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Lack of social and emotional support among adults | 23.2% | 20.0–26.7 |
| Food insecurity in the past 12 months among adults | 10.4% | 8.5–12.5 |
| Received food stamps in the past 12 months among adults | 8.7% | 7.1–10.5 |
| Housing insecurity in the past 12 months among adults | 7.9% | 6.6–9.3 |
| Lack of reliable transportation in the past 12 months among adults | 6.2% | 5.3–7.1 |
| Loneliness among adults | 32.3% | 27.7–37.0 |
| Utility services shut-off threat in the past 12 months among adults | 5.4% | 4.7–6.4 |
Community & economyCensus ACS 5-Year · 2024 release · observed
| Measure | Value | US median (p10–p90) | IA median (p10–p90) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty rate | 7.8% | 10.6% (3.1–25.8%) n=32,364 | 8.5% (2.7–19.1%) n=931 |
| Uninsured 18–64 | 7.6% | 9.0% (1.5–24.3%) n=32,286 | 5.4% (0.7–14.7%) n=931 |
| No HS diploma (25+) | 8.1% | 7.9% (1.8–20.7%) n=32,505 | 5.1% (1.6–12.9%) n=932 |
| Bachelor's or higher (25+) | 11.6% | 23.3% (9.2–53.6%) n=32,505 | 20.9% (9.8–36.8%) n=932 |
| Unemployment rate (16+) | 8.4% | 3.9% (0.0–9.8%) n=32,274 | 2.2% (0.0–6.7%) n=932 |
| Households without a vehicle | 0.0% | 3.9% (0.0–12.5%) n=32,322 | 2.4% (0.0–7.9%) n=931 |
| Broadband subscription | 76.9% | 89.3% (75.1–97.1%) n=32,322 | 88.5% (77.9–95.1%) n=931 |
| Housing cost burden (≥30% income) | 44.6% | 23.7% (10.6–40.0%) n=32,322 | 18.2% (9.0–28.8%) n=931 |
| Homeownership rate | 86.9% | 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 | 0.0% | 2.6% (0.0–18.6%) n=32,553 | 1.0% (0.0–7.2%) n=932 |
| Single-parent households | 54.0% | 53.6% (37.3–74.1%) n=32,087 | 56.8% (43.7–75.5%) n=928 |
| Population 65+ | 31.3% | 19.4% (10.8–33.6%) n=32,553 | 20.2% (12.7–31.0%) n=932 |
| Median age | 59.3 yr | 42.2 yr (33.0–56.3) n=32,292 | 42.7 yr (34.1–54.7) n=931 |
| Median household income | $59,250 | $72,070 ($46,039–$118,707) n=30,318 | $73,848 ($55,055–$102,762) n=911 |
| Median home value | $71,700 | $222,200 ($100,300–$579,820) n=30,049 | $161,100 ($93,820–$278,170) n=892 |
| Median gross rent | — | $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 | 77.3 yr ± 0.93 | 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 0.93 years of 77.3, 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