ZIP code
52325
in Parnell, IowaPopulation 477
55.91/ 100
Ranked #8,370 of 32,066 US ZIPs (top 26%)
Ranked #201 of 922 Iowa ZIPs (top 22%)
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.
Binge drinking
21.7%
in the top 2.1% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST90thUS98thDefinition & 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 ›Radon
3.3 pCi/L
in the top 7.1% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST41stUS93rdDefinition & 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 ›PFAS in drinking water
8.9%
in the bottom 6.6% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST18thUS7thDefinition & 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 ›Fiber broadband
97.5%
in the top 7.5% nationally
Higher is healthier
ST77thUS93rdDefinition & source ›
The share of homes where fiber-optic internet service is available.
Full methodology ›Transportation noise
0.14%
in the bottom 9.2% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST17thUS9thDefinition & 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 ›Crowded housing
6.6%
in the top 9.2% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST97thUS91stDefinition & source ›
The share of occupied homes with more than one person per room, the Census definition of crowded housing.
Full methodology ›Obesity
43.2%
in the top 8.3% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST95thUS92ndDefinition & source ›
The estimated share of adults with obesity, defined as a body-mass index of 30 or higher.
Full methodology ›Distance to an emergency room
12.8 mi
in the top 16% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST91stUS84thDefinition & source ›
The distance in miles from this ZIP’s edge to the nearest Medicare-certified hospital with an emergency room.
Full methodology ›Air-toxics cancer risk
20 per million
in the bottom 25% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST1stUS25thDefinition & 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 ›Housing-cost burden
31.4%
in the top 25% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST93rdUS75thDefinition & source ›
The share of households spending 30% or more of their income on housing.
Full methodology ›The read
On the composite measure, Parnell, Iowa (ZIP 52325) stands in the top 26% healthiest ZIPs nationally (8,370th) and the top 22% of Iowa (201st).
A profile of give and take, with clear readings each way: modeled pfas registers in the bottom 6.6% nationally, and fiber broadband lies in the top 7.5% nationally. Modeled transportation noise is in the bottom 9.2% nationally. Modeled loud transportation noise registers at the national minimum, shared with about 22% of ZIPs. On the other side, modeled binge drinking lies in the top 2.1% nationally, modeled radon is in the top 7.1% nationally, and crowded housing registers in the top 9.2% nationally. Modeled obesity lies in the top 8.3% nationally, modeled arsenic is in the top 12.7% nationally, and distance to a community health center registers in the top 14.1% nationally.
For clarity, radon is a radioactive soil gas the EPA identifies as the top cause of lung cancer in nonsmokers. 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. Arsenic is a natural groundwater contaminant, here a modeled estimate of the chance private-well levels exceed a benchmark. ZIP 52322, 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.
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 70%
21%
Environmental Hazard
healthier than 62%
14%
Preventive Care
healthier than 67%
13%
Mental Health
healthier than 66%
8%
Disability
healthier than 80%
7%
About typical
Social Need / SDOH
healthier than 56%
16%
Risk Behavior
healthier than 44%
11%
Climate / Disaster Risk
healthier than 53%
5%
Holding it back
Healthcare Access
healthier than 14%
5%
Lifting this score
Chronic Disease Burden
healthier than 83%
21%
Social Need / SDOH
healthier than 72%
16%
Environmental Hazard
healthier than 87%
14%
Risk Behavior
healthier than 61%
11%
Disability
healthier than 85%
7%
About typical
Climate / Disaster Risk
healthier than 45%
5%
Holding it back
Preventive Care
healthier than 31%
13%
Mental Health
healthier than 25%
8%
Healthcare Access
healthier than 38%
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
52247
Iowashares a border
Score 55.46
Closest healthier
52322
Iowashares a border
Score 59.41
Similar health profile
50444
Iowa98% similar profile
Score 56.47
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 | 25.5% | 22.4–28.7 |
| High blood pressure among adults | 33.5% | 29.7–37.5 |
| Cancer (non-skin) or melanoma among adults | 8.5% | 7.7–9.4 |
| Current asthma among adults | 10.1% | 9.0–11.5 |
| Coronary heart disease among adults | 5.9% | 5.2–6.8 |
| Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease among adults | 6.5% | 5.5–7.6 |
| Depression among adults | 21.1% | 18.1–24.6 |
| Diagnosed diabetes among adults | 10.4% | 9.0–12.2 |
| High cholesterol among adults who have ever been screened | 35.6% | 31.8–39.9 |
| Obesity among adults | 43.2% | 35.9–50.8 |
| Stroke among adults | 3.0% | 2.7–3.4 |
| All teeth lost among adults aged >=65 years | 11.2% | 9.2–13.5 |
PreventionCDC PLACES 2022 / 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Current lack of health insurance among adults aged 18-64 years | 5.8% | 4.6–7.1 |
| Taking medicine to control high blood pressure among adults with high blood pressure | 76.8% | 73.9–79.8 |
| Visits to doctor for routine checkup within the past year among adults | 77.8% | 74.5–81.1 |
| Cholesterol screening among adults | 85.3% | 83.1–87.3 |
| Colorectal cancer screening among adults aged 45–75 years | 67.4% | 62.6–71.9 |
| Visited dentist or dental clinic in the past year among adults | 67.3% | 63.9–70.5 |
| Mammography use among women aged 50-74 years | 79.1% | 72.1–84.9 |
Health Risk BehaviorsCDC PLACES 2022 / 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Binge drinking among adults | 21.7% | 18.3–25.6 |
| Current cigarette smoking among adults | 14.6% | 11.8–17.6 |
| No leisure-time physical activity among adults | 22.3% | 18.2–26.7 |
| Short sleep duration among adults | 31.4% | 25.8–37.2 |
Health StatusCDC PLACES 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Fair or poor self-rated health status among adults | 16.4% | 13.8–19.3 |
| Frequent mental distress among adults | 16.5% | 14.4–18.7 |
| Frequent physical distress among adults | 12.3% | 10.6–14.2 |
DisabilityCDC PLACES 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Cognitive disability among adults | 13.0% | 11.1–15.0 |
| Any disability among adults | 26.0% | 22.0–30.2 |
| Hearing disability among adults | 6.7% | 5.9–7.6 |
| Independent living disability among adults | 6.8% | 5.8–7.9 |
| Mobility disability among adults | 11.5% | 9.7–13.6 |
| Self-care disability among adults | 3.2% | 2.7–3.7 |
| Vision disability among adults | 3.7% | 3.3–4.3 |
Health-Related Social NeedsCDC PLACES 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Lack of social and emotional support among adults | 22.4% | 19.1–26.0 |
| Food insecurity in the past 12 months among adults | 10.0% | 8.1–12.4 |
| Received food stamps in the past 12 months among adults | 8.4% | 6.7–10.6 |
| Housing insecurity in the past 12 months among adults | 8.1% | 6.7–9.8 |
| Lack of reliable transportation in the past 12 months among adults | 6.0% | 5.1–7.1 |
| Loneliness among adults | 31.3% | 26.6–36.2 |
| Utility services shut-off threat in the past 12 months among adults | 5.8% | 4.9–6.9 |
Community & economyCensus ACS 5-Year · 2024 release · observed
| Measure | Value | US median (p10–p90) | IA median (p10–p90) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty rate | 8.4% | 10.6% (3.1–25.8%) n=32,364 | 8.5% (2.7–19.1%) n=931 |
| Uninsured 18–64 | 1.5% | 9.0% (1.5–24.3%) n=32,286 | 5.4% (0.7–14.7%) n=931 |
| No HS diploma (25+) | 7.2% | 7.9% (1.8–20.7%) n=32,505 | 5.1% (1.6–12.9%) n=932 |
| Bachelor's or higher (25+) | 16.6% | 23.3% (9.2–53.6%) n=32,505 | 20.9% (9.8–36.8%) n=932 |
| Unemployment rate (16+) | 1.4% | 3.9% (0.0–9.8%) n=32,274 | 2.2% (0.0–6.7%) n=932 |
| Households without a vehicle | 0.4% | 3.9% (0.0–12.5%) n=32,322 | 2.4% (0.0–7.9%) n=931 |
| Broadband subscription | 94.7% | 89.3% (75.1–97.1%) n=32,322 | 88.5% (77.9–95.1%) n=931 |
| Housing cost burden (≥30% income) | 31.4% | 23.7% (10.6–40.0%) n=32,322 | 18.2% (9.0–28.8%) n=931 |
| Homeownership rate | 80.5% | 78.7% (51.7–94.0%) n=32,322 | 82.1% (66.8–93.5%) n=931 |
| Crowded housing (>1 per room) | 6.6% | 1.3% (0.0–6.3%) n=32,322 | 0.4% (0.0–3.3%) n=931 |
| Foreign-born population | 5.9% | 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+ | 21.6% | 19.4% (10.8–33.6%) n=32,553 | 20.2% (12.7–31.0%) n=932 |
| Median age | 52.3 yr | 42.2 yr (33.0–56.3) n=32,292 | 42.7 yr (34.1–54.7) n=931 |
| Median household income | $75,714 | $72,070 ($46,039–$118,707) n=30,318 | $73,848 ($55,055–$102,762) n=911 |
| Median home value | — | $222,200 ($100,300–$579,820) n=30,049 | $161,100 ($93,820–$278,170) n=892 |
| Median gross rent | $679 | $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 | 81.7 yr ± 1.30 | 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 1.30 years of 81.7, 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