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53118

in Dousman, WisconsinPopulation 7,554

ZipVitals Score
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62.92/ 100

Ranked #3,018 of 32,066 US ZIPs (top 9.5%)

Ranked #48 of 763 Wisconsin ZIPs (top 6.3%)

Ranked #25 of 80 Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI ZIPs (top 31%)

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.

Utility shut-off threat

3.6%

in the bottom 2.0% nationally

Lower is healthier

ST5th
US2nd
Definition & source ›

The estimated share of adults whose household was threatened with a utility shut-off in the past 12 months.

Full methodology ›

Mammography

83.8%

in the top 1.5% nationally

Higher is healthier

ST96th
US99th
Definition & source ›

The estimated share of women aged 50–74 who had a mammogram within the past two years.

Full methodology ›

Lack of transportation

4.4%

in the bottom 3.2% nationally

Lower is healthier

ST4th
US3rd
Definition & source ›

The estimated share of adults who lacked reliable transportation in the past 12 months.

Full methodology ›

Housing insecurity

6.3%

in the bottom 3.6% nationally

Lower is healthier

ST5th
US4th
Definition & source ›

The estimated share of adults who experienced housing insecurity in the past 12 months.

Full methodology ›

Food insecurity

7.2%

in the bottom 4.3% nationally

Lower is healthier

ST4th
US4th
Definition & source ›

The estimated share of adults who experienced food insecurity in the past 12 months.

Full methodology ›

Colon-cancer screening

74.5%

in the top 3.8% nationally

Higher is healthier

ST94th
US96th
Definition & source ›

The estimated share of adults aged 45–75 who are up to date on colorectal-cancer screening.

Full methodology ›

Binge drinking

19.6%

in the top 7.9% nationally

Lower is healthier

ST69th
US92nd
Definition & 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 ›

Cognitive disability

10.5%

in the bottom 7.3% nationally

Lower is healthier

ST6th
US7th
Definition & source ›

The estimated share of adults with serious difficulty concentrating, remembering, or making decisions.

Full methodology ›

Loneliness

28.4%

in the bottom 9.6% nationally

Lower is healthier

ST20th
US10th
Definition & source ›

The estimated share of adults who report feeling lonely.

Full methodology ›

Transportation noise

0.22%

in the bottom 10.8% nationally

Lower is healthier

ST5th
US11th
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 ›

The read

Dousman, Wisconsin (ZIP 53118), in overall standing, comes out in the top 9.5% healthiest ZIPs nationally (3,018th) and the top 6.3% of Wisconsin (48th).

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A few readings each way define this mixed profile: modeled utility shutoff is in the bottom 2.0% nationally, mammography lies in the top 1.5% nationally, and transportation registers in the bottom 3.2% nationally. Modeled housing insecurity is in the bottom 3.6% nationally, food insecurity lies in the bottom 4.3% nationally, and colon screening registers in the top 3.8% nationally. Modeled cognitive disability is in the bottom 7.3% nationally, and loneliness lies in the bottom 9.6% nationally. Modeled short sleep registers in the bottom 10.5% nationally. Pulling the other way, modeled binge drinking is in the top 7.9% nationally.

Set within its surrounding area, park land runs far higher than the surrounding ZIPs on this measure. The closest healthier ZIP overall is ZIP 53018, 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. Compare it against the US, this state and the Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI metro area.

Compared with the ZIP codes measured across all nine scoring domains — not with all US ZIP codes.

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Lifting this score

Chronic Disease Burden

healthier than 61%

21%

Social Need / SDOH

healthier than 91%

16%

Environmental Hazard

healthier than 84%

14%

Preventive Care

healthier than 97%

13%

Risk Behavior

healthier than 73%

11%

Mental Health

healthier than 90%

8%

Disability

healthier than 82%

7%

About typical

Climate / Disaster Risk

healthier than 56%

5%

Holding it back

Healthcare Access

healthier than 37%

5%

Lifting this score

Chronic Disease Burden

healthier than 60%

21%

Social Need / SDOH

healthier than 91%

16%

Environmental Hazard

healthier than 90%

14%

Preventive Care

healthier than 96%

13%

Risk Behavior

healthier than 90%

11%

Mental Health

healthier than 96%

8%

Disability

healthier than 84%

7%

About typical

Healthcare Access

healthier than 49%

5%

Holding it back

Climate / Disaster Risk

healthier than 22%

5%

Lifting this score

Environmental Hazard

in the top 0.00%

14%

Preventive Care

healthier than 90%

13%

Risk Behavior

healthier than 76%

11%

Mental Health

healthier than 85%

8%

About typical

Social Need / SDOH

healthier than 56%

16%

Disability

healthier than 49%

7%

Holding it back

Chronic Disease Burden

healthier than 21%

21%

Climate / Disaster Risk

healthier than 19%

5%

Healthcare Access

healthier than 15%

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 adults29.9%27.5–32.6
High blood pressure among adults36.4%33.6–39.5
Cancer (non-skin) or melanoma among adults11.1%10.1–12.1
Current asthma among adults10.5%9.4–11.7
Coronary heart disease among adults7.1%6.4–7.9
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease among adults6.0%5.1–6.8
Depression among adults20.4%18.1–23.0
Diagnosed diabetes among adults11.4%10.0–12.8
High cholesterol among adults who have ever been screened37.7%34.7–40.7
Obesity among adults34.3%30.4–38.5
Stroke among adults3.4%3.0–3.8
All teeth lost among adults aged >=65 years7.6%6.4–9.5
PreventionCDC PLACES 2022 / 2023 · BRFSS
MeasureCrude prevalence95% CI
Current lack of health insurance among adults aged 18-64 years5.3%4.4–6.3
Taking medicine to control high blood pressure among adults with high blood pressure80.7%78.3–83.1
Visits to doctor for routine checkup within the past year among adults80.8%78.4–83.2
Cholesterol screening among adults89.9%88.6–91.1
Colorectal cancer screening among adults aged 45–75 years74.5%71.8–78.1
Visited dentist or dental clinic in the past year among adults75.0%73.0–77.7
Mammography use among women aged 50-74 years83.8%80.2–88.2
Health Risk BehaviorsCDC PLACES 2022 / 2023 · BRFSS
MeasureCrude prevalence95% CI
Binge drinking among adults19.6%17.1–22.3
Current cigarette smoking among adults11.0%9.4–12.9
No leisure-time physical activity among adults22.3%19.3–25.4
Short sleep duration among adults30.2%27.2–34.5
Health StatusCDC PLACES 2023 · BRFSS
MeasureCrude prevalence95% CI
Fair or poor self-rated health status among adults14.7%12.8–16.7
Frequent mental distress among adults12.9%11.5–14.5
Frequent physical distress among adults12.6%11.1–14.1
DisabilityCDC PLACES 2023 · BRFSS
MeasureCrude prevalence95% CI
Cognitive disability among adults10.5%9.3–12.0
Any disability among adults28.2%25.1–31.4
Hearing disability among adults7.5%6.7–8.4
Independent living disability among adults6.6%5.8–7.5
Mobility disability among adults13.0%11.3–14.8
Self-care disability among adults3.0%2.6–3.4
Vision disability among adults3.5%3.1–4.0
Health-Related Social NeedsCDC PLACES 2023 · BRFSS
MeasureCrude prevalence95% CI
Lack of social and emotional support among adults16.3%14.1–18.6
Food insecurity in the past 12 months among adults7.2%5.9–8.6
Received food stamps in the past 12 months among adults6.8%5.6–8.1
Housing insecurity in the past 12 months among adults6.3%5.2–7.3
Lack of reliable transportation in the past 12 months among adults4.4%3.8–5.1
Loneliness among adults28.4%25.1–31.6
Utility services shut-off threat in the past 12 months among adults3.6%3.0–4.1
Community & economyCensus ACS 5-Year · 2024 release · observed
MeasureValueUS median (p10–p90)WI median (p10–p90)
Poverty rate3.6%10.6% (3.1–25.8%) n=32,3648.5% (3.6–16.0%) n=765
Uninsured 18–645.3%9.0% (1.5–24.3%) n=32,2866.7% (2.4–14.9%) n=764
No HS diploma (25+)3.8%7.9% (1.8–20.7%) n=32,5055.9% (2.3–12.6%) n=768
Bachelor's or higher (25+)32.5%23.3% (9.2–53.6%) n=32,50523.5% (12.7–44.0%) n=768
Unemployment rate (16+)2.9%3.9% (0.0–9.8%) n=32,2742.6% (0.9–5.6%) n=763
Households without a vehicle3.7%3.9% (0.0–12.5%) n=32,3223.6% (0.8–9.0%) n=764
Broadband subscription93.9%89.3% (75.1–97.1%) n=32,32288.8% (80.0–94.8%) n=764
Housing cost burden (≥30% income)22.9%23.7% (10.6–40.0%) n=32,32221.8% (14.7–29.1%) n=764
Homeownership rate86.9%78.7% (51.7–94.0%) n=32,32281.3% (62.1–91.8%) n=764
Crowded housing (>1 per room)0.2%1.3% (0.0–6.3%) n=32,3221.1% (0.0–3.7%) n=764
Foreign-born population2.3%2.6% (0.0–18.6%) n=32,5531.9% (0.3–6.8%) n=768
Single-parent households57.0%53.6% (37.3–74.1%) n=32,08759.0% (47.7–72.8%) n=762
Population 65+23.8%19.4% (10.8–33.6%) n=32,55320.4% (13.9–32.2%) n=768
Median age48.4 yr42.2 yr (33.0–56.3) n=32,29244.2 yr (36.2–56.1) n=765
Median household income$108,772$72,070 ($46,039–$118,707) n=30,318$75,147 ($57,542–$101,625) n=755
Median home value$372,600$222,200 ($100,300–$579,820) n=30,049$231,900 ($160,140–$367,300) n=755
Median gross rent$1,394$1,021 ($677–$1,912) n=25,670$914 ($696–$1,261) n=706
Life expectancyNCHS / RWJF USALEEP · model-based
MeasureValueUS median (p10–p90)WI median (p10–p90)
Life expectancy at birth81.6 yr ± 1.7678.9 yr (74.7–82.8) n=31,30880.4 yr (77.7–83.6) n=712

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 1.76 years of 81.6, 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