ZIP code
52337
in Stanwood, IowaPopulation 729
49.17/ 100
Ranked #17,420 of 32,066 US ZIPs (bottom 46%)
Ranked #729 of 922 Iowa ZIPs (bottom 21%)
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
29.1%
in the top 1.3% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST99thUS99thDefinition & 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
4.3%
in the top 1.9% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST99thUS98thDefinition & 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 ›Binge drinking
21.5%
in the top 2.4% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST88thUS98thDefinition & 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
98.8%
in the top 5.2% nationally
Higher is healthier
ST83rdUS95thDefinition & source ›
The share of homes where fiber-optic internet service is available.
Full methodology ›Distance to a community health center
22.6 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 ›Radon
3.1 pCi/L
in the top 9.2% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST31stUS91stDefinition & 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 ›Distance to an emergency room
12.9 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 ›The read
On the composite measure, Stanwood, Iowa (ZIP 52337) stands in the bottom 46% nationally (17,420th) and the bottom 21% of Iowa (729th).
Several readings make the pressure on this area plain: modeled transportation noise is in the top 1.3% nationally, and loud transportation noise registers in the top 1.9% nationally. Modeled binge drinking lies in the top 2.4% nationally, and distance to a community health center is in the top 6.9% nationally. Modeled radon registers in the top 9.2% nationally, and arsenic lies in the top 11.8% nationally. Distance to a hazardous-chemical facility is at the national minimum, shared with about 31% of ZIPs. Distance to an emergency room registers in the top 16% nationally. On the encouraging side, fiber broadband lies in the top 5.2% nationally. Crowded housing is at the national minimum, shared with about 29% of ZIPs.
Set beside the wider area around it, transportation noise runs far higher than the surrounding ZIPs on this measure. For clarity, radon is a radioactive soil gas the EPA identifies as the top cause of lung cancer in nonsmokers. Arsenic is a natural groundwater contaminant, here a modeled estimate of the chance private-well levels exceed a benchmark. Distance to a hazardous-chemical facility is a plant handling large amounts of hazardous chemicals that must file an EPA risk-management plan for accidental releases. ZIP 52306, 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
Disability
healthier than 64%
7%
About typical
Chronic Disease Burden
healthier than 60%
21%
Preventive Care
healthier than 56%
13%
Mental Health
healthier than 59%
8%
Climate / Disaster Risk
healthier than 51%
5%
Holding it back
Social Need / SDOH
healthier than 29%
16%
Environmental Hazard
healthier than 9%
14%
Risk Behavior
healthier than 18%
11%
Healthcare Access
healthier than 7%
5%
Lifting this score
Chronic Disease Burden
healthier than 66%
21%
About typical
Disability
healthier than 57%
7%
Holding it back
Social Need / SDOH
healthier than 32%
16%
Environmental Hazard
healthier than 7%
14%
Preventive Care
healthier than 15%
13%
Risk Behavior
healthier than 10%
11%
Mental Health
healthier than 13%
8%
Climate / Disaster Risk
healthier than 40%
5%
Healthcare Access
healthier than 20%
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
52216
Iowashares a border
Score 48.04
Closest healthier
52306
Iowashares a border
Score 51.05
Similar health profile
51570
Iowa96% similar profile
Score 50.88
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 | 27.4% | 24.0–30.8 |
| High blood pressure among adults | 35.4% | 31.2–39.6 |
| Cancer (non-skin) or melanoma among adults | 9.0% | 8.1–9.9 |
| Current asthma among adults | 10.2% | 8.9–11.4 |
| Coronary heart disease among adults | 6.9% | 6.1–7.8 |
| Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease among adults | 7.5% | 6.4–8.7 |
| Depression among adults | 21.5% | 18.1–25.0 |
| Diagnosed diabetes among adults | 11.6% | 9.9–13.4 |
| High cholesterol among adults who have ever been screened | 35.4% | 31.2–39.6 |
| Obesity among adults | 41.6% | 33.7–49.6 |
| Stroke among adults | 3.5% | 3.1–3.9 |
| All teeth lost among adults aged >=65 years | 12.1% | 9.7–14.8 |
PreventionCDC PLACES 2022 / 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Current lack of health insurance among adults aged 18-64 years | 6.7% | 5.4–8.5 |
| Taking medicine to control high blood pressure among adults with high blood pressure | 78.3% | 75.4–81.0 |
| Visits to doctor for routine checkup within the past year among adults | 77.0% | 73.3–80.6 |
| Cholesterol screening among adults | 84.0% | 81.9–86.2 |
| Colorectal cancer screening among adults aged 45–75 years | 67.7% | 62.5–72.7 |
| Visited dentist or dental clinic in the past year among adults | 64.1% | 60.4–67.8 |
| Mammography use among women aged 50-74 years | 77.4% | 69.9–83.9 |
Health Risk BehaviorsCDC PLACES 2022 / 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Binge drinking among adults | 21.5% | 18.0–25.5 |
| Current cigarette smoking among adults | 16.5% | 13.7–19.2 |
| No leisure-time physical activity among adults | 25.7% | 21.1–30.3 |
| Short sleep duration among adults | 34.9% | 28.5–41.7 |
Health StatusCDC PLACES 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Fair or poor self-rated health status among adults | 18.2% | 15.4–21.0 |
| Frequent mental distress among adults | 17.0% | 14.9–19.1 |
| Frequent physical distress among adults | 13.5% | 11.7–15.3 |
DisabilityCDC PLACES 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Cognitive disability among adults | 14.3% | 12.4–16.2 |
| Any disability among adults | 29.3% | 24.9–33.5 |
| Hearing disability among adults | 7.8% | 6.9–8.9 |
| Independent living disability among adults | 7.7% | 6.6–8.7 |
| Mobility disability among adults | 13.1% | 11.1–15.3 |
| Self-care disability among adults | 3.6% | 3.1–4.0 |
| Vision disability among adults | 4.3% | 3.8–4.8 |
Health-Related Social NeedsCDC PLACES 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Lack of social and emotional support among adults | 24.0% | 20.6–27.8 |
| Food insecurity in the past 12 months among adults | 11.4% | 9.2–13.9 |
| Received food stamps in the past 12 months among adults | 9.7% | 7.8–11.9 |
| Housing insecurity in the past 12 months among adults | 9.0% | 7.5–10.8 |
| Lack of reliable transportation in the past 12 months among adults | 6.6% | 5.7–7.7 |
| Loneliness among adults | 33.1% | 28.1–38.3 |
| Utility services shut-off threat in the past 12 months among adults | 6.3% | 5.3–7.4 |
Community & economyCensus ACS 5-Year · 2024 release · observed
| Measure | Value | US median (p10–p90) | IA median (p10–p90) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty rate | 9.4% | 10.6% (3.1–25.8%) n=32,364 | 8.5% (2.7–19.1%) n=931 |
| Uninsured 18–64 | 5.1% | 9.0% (1.5–24.3%) n=32,286 | 5.4% (0.7–14.7%) n=931 |
| No HS diploma (25+) | 7.0% | 7.9% (1.8–20.7%) n=32,505 | 5.1% (1.6–12.9%) n=932 |
| Bachelor's or higher (25+) | 16.8% | 23.3% (9.2–53.6%) n=32,505 | 20.9% (9.8–36.8%) n=932 |
| Unemployment rate (16+) | 3.9% | 3.9% (0.0–9.8%) n=32,274 | 2.2% (0.0–6.7%) n=932 |
| Households without a vehicle | 2.1% | 3.9% (0.0–12.5%) n=32,322 | 2.4% (0.0–7.9%) n=931 |
| Broadband subscription | 87.7% | 89.3% (75.1–97.1%) n=32,322 | 88.5% (77.9–95.1%) n=931 |
| Housing cost burden (≥30% income) | 22.1% | 23.7% (10.6–40.0%) n=32,322 | 18.2% (9.0–28.8%) n=931 |
| Homeownership rate | 77.6% | 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 | 0.1% | 2.6% (0.0–18.6%) n=32,553 | 1.0% (0.0–7.2%) n=932 |
| Single-parent households | 57.1% | 53.6% (37.3–74.1%) n=32,087 | 56.8% (43.7–75.5%) n=928 |
| Population 65+ | 16.9% | 19.4% (10.8–33.6%) n=32,553 | 20.2% (12.7–31.0%) n=932 |
| Median age | 46.5 yr | 42.2 yr (33.0–56.3) n=32,292 | 42.7 yr (34.1–54.7) n=931 |
| Median household income | $66,875 | $72,070 ($46,039–$118,707) n=30,318 | $73,848 ($55,055–$102,762) n=911 |
| Median home value | $160,100 | $222,200 ($100,300–$579,820) n=30,049 | $161,100 ($93,820–$278,170) n=892 |
| Median gross rent | $995 | $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 | 80.2 yr ± 0.95 | 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 0.95 years of 80.2, 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