ZIP code
52219
in Prairieburg, IowaPopulation 143
55.29/ 100
Ranked #9,103 of 32,066 US ZIPs (top 28%)
Ranked #248 of 922 Iowa ZIPs (top 27%)
Ranked #29 of 46 Cedar Rapids, IA ZIPs (bottom 37%)
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.
Transportation noise
0.00%
at the national minimum
Lower is healthier
ST1stUS1stDefinition & 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 ›Expected annual disaster loss
$0
in the bottom 3.1% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST4thUS3rdDefinition & 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 ›Floodplain exposure
0.00%
at the national minimum
Lower is healthier
ST1stUS1stDefinition & source ›
The share of this ZIP’s land area inside FEMA’s 1%-annual-chance floodplain — the “100-year” flood zone, where flooding has about a 1-in-100 chance in any given year.
Measured from FEMA’s mapped flood panels. Where a panel has not been mapped, no value is published for that ZIP — those ZIPs are absent from this comparison rather than counted as unexposed.
Full methodology ›Tree cover
0.00%
at the national minimum
Higher is healthier
ST1stUS1stDefinition & source ›
The share of this ZIP’s land area covered by forest.
Full methodology ›Natural-disaster risk
in the bottom 5.2% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST3rdUS5thDefinition & 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 ›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 ›Distance to a community health center
20.6 mi
in the top 7.9% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST77thUS92ndDefinition & 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 ›Distance to a nursing home
11.7 mi
in the top 8.4% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST99thUS92ndDefinition & source ›
The distance in miles from this ZIP’s edge to the nearest Medicare- or Medicaid-certified nursing home.
Full methodology ›Unemployment rate
9.4%
in the top 11.1% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST95thUS89thDefinition & source ›
The share of the civilian labor force that is unemployed.
Full methodology ›Median household income
$45,000
in the bottom 9.2% nationally
Higher is healthier
ST3rdUS9thDefinition & source ›
The middle household income in this ZIP — half of households earn more, half earn less — in dollars per year.
Full methodology ›The read
In overall standing, Prairieburg, Iowa (ZIP 52219) comes out in the top 28% healthiest ZIPs nationally (9,103rd) and the top 27% of Iowa (248th).
The profile opens balanced, with readings on either hand: modeled transportation noise stands at the national minimum, modeled expected annual loss lands in the bottom 3.1% nationally, and floodplain exposure is at the national minimum. Modeled disaster risk resides in the bottom 5.2% nationally. Households without a vehicle rests at the national minimum, shared with about 16% of ZIPs. Modeled loud transportation noise lies at the national minimum, shared with about 22% of ZIPs. By contrast, modeled tree cover sits at the national minimum, and binge drinking settles in the top 6.2% nationally. Distance to a community health center registers in the top 7.9% nationally, and distance to a nursing home stands in the top 8.4% nationally.
In plain terms, expected annual loss is FEMA's modeled estimate, in dollars, of average yearly harm to people from natural hazards. Disaster risk is the area's national rank on its highest non-flood peril in FEMA's modeled Risk Index, like wildfire or quake. Transportation noise is the modeled share of an area exposed to average road, rail, and air noise at or above 55 decibels. The nearest healthier ZIP overall is ZIP 52214, less than a tenth of a mile away.
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 Cedar Rapids, IA 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 83%
14%
Preventive Care
healthier than 83%
13%
Disability
healthier than 71%
7%
Climate / Disaster Risk
healthier than 85%
5%
About typical
Chronic Disease Burden
healthier than 59%
21%
Social Need / SDOH
healthier than 43%
16%
Risk Behavior
healthier than 52%
11%
Mental Health
healthier than 60%
8%
Holding it back
Healthcare Access
healthier than 5%
5%
Lifting this score
Chronic Disease Burden
healthier than 66%
21%
Environmental Hazard
healthier than 97%
14%
Preventive Care
healthier than 79%
13%
Risk Behavior
healthier than 76%
11%
Disability
healthier than 70%
7%
Climate / Disaster Risk
in the top 0.4%
5%
About typical
Social Need / SDOH
healthier than 55%
16%
Holding it back
Mental Health
healthier than 14%
8%
Healthcare Access
healthier than 14%
5%
Lifting this score
Environmental Hazard
healthier than 98%
14%
Preventive Care
healthier than 73%
13%
Risk Behavior
healthier than 69%
11%
Climate / Disaster Risk
in the top 0.00%
5%
About typical
Disability
healthier than 40%
7%
Holding it back
Chronic Disease Burden
healthier than 31%
21%
Social Need / SDOH
healthier than 20%
16%
Mental Health
healthier than 22%
8%
Healthcare Access
healthier than 9%
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
52205
Iowashares a border
Score 50.90
Closest healthier
52214
Iowaless than 0.1 mi away
Score 55.53
Similar health profile
12092
New York98% similar profile
Score 54.38
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 | 29.5% | 26.4–32.6 |
| High blood pressure among adults | 33.7% | 30.3–37.2 |
| Cancer (non-skin) or melanoma among adults | 9.9% | 8.9–11.0 |
| Current asthma among adults | 10.3% | 9.1–11.6 |
| Coronary heart disease among adults | 6.9% | 5.9–8.2 |
| Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease among adults | 7.3% | 5.7–9.1 |
| Depression among adults | 23.0% | 20.1–26.0 |
| Diagnosed diabetes among adults | 12.1% | 10.2–14.1 |
| High cholesterol among adults who have ever been screened | 36.8% | 33.5–40.3 |
| Obesity among adults | 35.5% | 31.0–40.1 |
| Stroke among adults | 3.5% | 2.9–4.1 |
| All teeth lost among adults aged >=65 years | 13.1% | 10.5–16.1 |
PreventionCDC PLACES 2022 / 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Current lack of health insurance among adults aged 18-64 years | 5.2% | 3.9–6.8 |
| Taking medicine to control high blood pressure among adults with high blood pressure | 79.9% | 77.0–82.7 |
| Visits to doctor for routine checkup within the past year among adults | 79.0% | 76.0–81.5 |
| Cholesterol screening among adults | 87.0% | 84.8–88.8 |
| Colorectal cancer screening among adults aged 45–75 years | 71.5% | 67.7–75.2 |
| Visited dentist or dental clinic in the past year among adults | 68.0% | 64.9–71.0 |
| Mammography use among women aged 50-74 years | 78.1% | 71.6–83.9 |
Health Risk BehaviorsCDC PLACES 2022 / 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Binge drinking among adults | 20.0% | 17.4–22.8 |
| Current cigarette smoking among adults | 14.6% | 11.1–18.3 |
| No leisure-time physical activity among adults | 22.5% | 18.3–27.1 |
| Short sleep duration among adults | 32.0% | 27.8–36.2 |
Health StatusCDC PLACES 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Fair or poor self-rated health status among adults | 16.5% | 13.4–20.2 |
| Frequent mental distress among adults | 15.8% | 13.6–18.0 |
| Frequent physical distress among adults | 13.2% | 11.1–15.6 |
DisabilityCDC PLACES 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Cognitive disability among adults | 12.8% | 10.8–15.1 |
| Any disability among adults | 28.6% | 24.3–33.0 |
| Hearing disability among adults | 7.9% | 6.8–9.1 |
| Independent living disability among adults | 7.1% | 5.8–8.5 |
| Mobility disability among adults | 12.9% | 10.4–15.9 |
| Self-care disability among adults | 3.5% | 2.8–4.3 |
| Vision disability among adults | 3.9% | 3.2–4.8 |
Health-Related Social NeedsCDC PLACES 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Lack of social and emotional support among adults | 23.6% | 20.1–27.3 |
| Food insecurity in the past 12 months among adults | 9.8% | 7.4–12.5 |
| Received food stamps in the past 12 months among adults | 7.6% | 5.5–10.1 |
| Housing insecurity in the past 12 months among adults | 7.6% | 5.9–9.3 |
| Lack of reliable transportation in the past 12 months among adults | 5.6% | 4.6–6.7 |
| Loneliness among adults | 31.7% | 27.9–35.5 |
| Utility services shut-off threat in the past 12 months among adults | 5.5% | 4.4–6.7 |
Community & economyCensus ACS 5-Year · 2024 release · observed
| Measure | Value | US median (p10–p90) | IA median (p10–p90) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty rate | 9.2% | 10.6% (3.1–25.8%) n=32,364 | 8.5% (2.7–19.1%) n=931 |
| Uninsured 18–64 | 9.3% | 9.0% (1.5–24.3%) n=32,286 | 5.4% (0.7–14.7%) n=931 |
| No HS diploma (25+) | 4.0% | 7.9% (1.8–20.7%) n=32,505 | 5.1% (1.6–12.9%) n=932 |
| Bachelor's or higher (25+) | 4.0% | 23.3% (9.2–53.6%) n=32,505 | 20.9% (9.8–36.8%) n=932 |
| Unemployment rate (16+) | 9.4% | 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 | 89.1% | 89.3% (75.1–97.1%) n=32,322 | 88.5% (77.9–95.1%) n=931 |
| Housing cost burden (≥30% income) | 21.9% | 23.7% (10.6–40.0%) n=32,322 | 18.2% (9.0–28.8%) n=931 |
| Homeownership rate | 89.1% | 78.7% (51.7–94.0%) n=32,322 | 82.1% (66.8–93.5%) n=931 |
| Crowded housing (>1 per room) | 3.1% | 1.3% (0.0–6.3%) n=32,322 | 0.4% (0.0–3.3%) n=931 |
| Foreign-born population | 2.8% | 2.6% (0.0–18.6%) n=32,553 | 1.0% (0.0–7.2%) n=932 |
| Single-parent households | 50.0% | 53.6% (37.3–74.1%) n=32,087 | 56.8% (43.7–75.5%) n=928 |
| Population 65+ | 20.3% | 19.4% (10.8–33.6%) n=32,553 | 20.2% (12.7–31.0%) n=932 |
| Median age | 39.2 yr | 42.2 yr (33.0–56.3) n=32,292 | 42.7 yr (34.1–54.7) n=931 |
| Median household income | $45,000 | $72,070 ($46,039–$118,707) n=30,318 | $73,848 ($55,055–$102,762) n=911 |
| Median home value | $97,700 | $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 | 78.4 yr ± 1.22 | 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 1.22 years of 78.4, 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