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52619

in Argyle, IowaPopulation 441

ZipVitals Score
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52.07/ 100

Ranked #13,358 of 32,066 US ZIPs (top 42%)

Ranked #492 of 922 Iowa ZIPs (bottom 47%)

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.

Loud transportation noise

3.0%

in the top 3.8% nationally

Lower is healthier

ST98th
US96th
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 ›

Distance to an emergency room

20.8 mi

in the top 4.9% nationally

Lower is healthier

ST99th
US95th
Definition & source ›

The distance in miles from this ZIP’s edge to the nearest Medicare-certified hospital with an emergency room.

Full methodology ›

PFAS in drinking water

100%

at the national maximum

Lower is healthier

ST99th
US99th
Definition & source ›

The share of residents served by public water systems where PFAS — man-made “forever chemicals” that build up in the body and environment instead of breaking down — were detected in EPA testing.

Measured from EPA records for the public water systems that serve this ZIP. Households on private wells — roughly 30% of the US population — are not covered by this measure, and this figure says nothing about their water.

Full methodology ›

Transportation noise

13.6%

in the top 5.2% nationally

Lower is healthier

ST97th
US95th
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 ›

Walkability

1.8 intersections/sq mi

in the bottom 6.5% nationally

Higher is healthier

ST1st
US6th
Definition & source ›

The number of street intersections per square mile — a standard street-connectivity measure; denser networks correlate with more walkable neighborhoods.

Full methodology ›

Homeownership rate

94.4%

in the top 9.4% nationally

Higher is healthier

ST92nd
US91st
Definition & source ›

The share of occupied homes that are owned, rather than rented, by the people living in them.

Full methodology ›

Loneliness

28.8%

in the bottom 12.4% nationally

Lower is healthier

ST4th
US12th
Definition & source ›

The estimated share of adults who report feeling lonely.

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 ›

Dry extreme heat

21.1 days/year

in the top 22% nationally

Lower is healthier

ST91st
US78th
Definition & source ›

The average number of days per year with a modeled daily high of at least 95 °F.

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 ›

The read

Argyle, Iowa (ZIP 52619) ranks in the top 42% healthiest ZIPs nationally (13,358th) and the bottom 47% of Iowa (492nd).

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The strongest marks in the data are worth naming first: unemployment resides at the national minimum, shared with about 15% of ZIPs. Households without a vehicle stands at the national minimum, shared with about 16% of ZIPs. Homeownership sits in the top 9.4% nationally, and modeled loneliness resides in the bottom 12.4% nationally. On the other side, modeled loud transportation noise stands in the top 3.8% nationally, distance to an emergency room sits in the top 4.9% nationally, and PFAS in drinking water resides at the national maximum. Modeled transportation noise stands in the top 5.2% nationally, walkability sits in the bottom 6.5% nationally, and modeled radon resides in the top 14.6% nationally.

For context, PFAS in drinking water is the family of man-made "forever chemicals" that build up in the body and environment instead of breaking down. Radon is a radioactive soil gas the EPA identifies as the top cause of lung cancer in nonsmokers. Loud transportation noise is the modeled share of an area exposed to road, rail, and air noise at or above 65 decibels, near conversation volume. The closest ZIP that ranks healthier overall is ZIP 52625, 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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Lifting this score

Preventive Care

healthier than 79%

13%

Mental Health

healthier than 81%

8%

About typical

Social Need / SDOH

healthier than 53%

16%

Disability

healthier than 56%

7%

Holding it back

Chronic Disease Burden

healthier than 38%

21%

Environmental Hazard

healthier than 36%

14%

Risk Behavior

healthier than 37%

11%

Climate / Disaster Risk

healthier than 38%

5%

Healthcare Access

healthier than 28%

5%

Lifting this score

Social Need / SDOH

healthier than 67%

16%

Preventive Care

healthier than 64%

13%

Mental Health

healthier than 78%

8%

Healthcare Access

healthier than 61%

5%

About typical

Environmental Hazard

healthier than 54%

14%

Risk Behavior

healthier than 46%

11%

Disability

healthier than 41%

7%

Holding it back

Chronic Disease Burden

healthier than 25%

21%

Climate / Disaster Risk

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.

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 adults33.3%29.7–37.1
High blood pressure among adults38.9%34.7–43.2
Cancer (non-skin) or melanoma among adults11.1%10.1–12.3
Current asthma among adults10.1%8.9–11.4
Coronary heart disease among adults8.2%7.3–9.2
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease among adults8.5%7.3–9.8
Depression among adults19.7%16.7–23.0
Diagnosed diabetes among adults13.0%11.2–15.0
High cholesterol among adults who have ever been screened40.0%35.7–44.6
Obesity among adults36.8%30.1–43.9
Stroke among adults4.0%3.6–4.5
All teeth lost among adults aged >=65 years12.8%10.3–15.6
PreventionCDC PLACES 2022 / 2023 · BRFSS
MeasureCrude prevalence95% CI
Current lack of health insurance among adults aged 18-64 years6.2%5.1–7.7
Taking medicine to control high blood pressure among adults with high blood pressure81.6%78.8–84.1
Visits to doctor for routine checkup within the past year among adults79.6%76.4–82.7
Cholesterol screening among adults87.3%85.5–89.0
Colorectal cancer screening among adults aged 45–75 years72.0%66.9–76.6
Visited dentist or dental clinic in the past year among adults66.2%62.5–69.8
Mammography use among women aged 50-74 years74.6%66.5–81.6
Health Risk BehaviorsCDC PLACES 2022 / 2023 · BRFSS
MeasureCrude prevalence95% CI
Binge drinking among adults17.4%14.5–20.6
Current cigarette smoking among adults16.5%13.8–19.4
No leisure-time physical activity among adults26.7%22.2–31.5
Short sleep duration among adults35.4%29.4–41.7
Health StatusCDC PLACES 2023 · BRFSS
MeasureCrude prevalence95% CI
Fair or poor self-rated health status among adults19.1%16.3–22.0
Frequent mental distress among adults15.4%13.6–17.5
Frequent physical distress among adults14.6%12.7–16.6
DisabilityCDC PLACES 2023 · BRFSS
MeasureCrude prevalence95% CI
Cognitive disability among adults12.8%11.1–14.7
Any disability among adults30.3%26.1–34.8
Hearing disability among adults9.0%8.0–10.1
Independent living disability among adults7.7%6.6–8.8
Mobility disability among adults15.6%13.4–18.0
Self-care disability among adults3.8%3.3–4.4
Vision disability among adults4.5%3.9–5.1
Health-Related Social NeedsCDC PLACES 2023 · BRFSS
MeasureCrude prevalence95% CI
Lack of social and emotional support among adults22.6%19.2–26.3
Food insecurity in the past 12 months among adults10.7%8.8–12.9
Received food stamps in the past 12 months among adults9.5%7.8–11.4
Housing insecurity in the past 12 months among adults8.2%6.8–9.7
Lack of reliable transportation in the past 12 months among adults6.0%5.2–7.0
Loneliness among adults28.8%24.4–33.5
Utility services shut-off threat in the past 12 months among adults5.8%4.9–6.7
Community & economyCensus ACS 5-Year · 2024 release · observed
MeasureValueUS median (p10–p90)IA median (p10–p90)
Poverty rate9.1%10.6% (3.1–25.8%) n=32,3648.5% (2.7–19.1%) n=931
Uninsured 18–640.0%9.0% (1.5–24.3%) n=32,2865.4% (0.7–14.7%) n=931
No HS diploma (25+)17.8%7.9% (1.8–20.7%) n=32,5055.1% (1.6–12.9%) n=932
Bachelor's or higher (25+)10.9%23.3% (9.2–53.6%) n=32,50520.9% (9.8–36.8%) n=932
Unemployment rate (16+)0.0%3.9% (0.0–9.8%) n=32,2742.2% (0.0–6.7%) n=932
Households without a vehicle0.0%3.9% (0.0–12.5%) n=32,3222.4% (0.0–7.9%) n=931
Broadband subscription94.9%89.3% (75.1–97.1%) n=32,32288.5% (77.9–95.1%) n=931
Housing cost burden (≥30% income)15.8%23.7% (10.6–40.0%) n=32,32218.2% (9.0–28.8%) n=931
Homeownership rate94.4%78.7% (51.7–94.0%) n=32,32282.1% (66.8–93.5%) n=931
Crowded housing (>1 per room)0.0%1.3% (0.0–6.3%) n=32,3220.4% (0.0–3.3%) n=931
Foreign-born population2.0%2.6% (0.0–18.6%) n=32,5531.0% (0.0–7.2%) n=932
Single-parent households91.3%53.6% (37.3–74.1%) n=32,08756.8% (43.7–75.5%) n=928
Population 65+18.8%19.4% (10.8–33.6%) n=32,55320.2% (12.7–31.0%) n=932
Median age58.2 yr42.2 yr (33.0–56.3) n=32,29242.7 yr (34.1–54.7) n=931
Median household income$73,438$72,070 ($46,039–$118,707) n=30,318$73,848 ($55,055–$102,762) n=911
Median home value$99,200$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
MeasureValueUS median (p10–p90)IA median (p10–p90)
Life expectancy at birth78.2 yr ± 0.9678.9 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 0.96 years of 78.2, 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