ZIP code
53170
in Silver Lake, WisconsinPopulation 2,134
53.21/ 100
Ranked #11,765 of 32,066 US ZIPs (top 37%)
Ranked #410 of 763 Wisconsin ZIPs (bottom 46%)
Ranked #8 of 11 Kenosha, WI ZIPs (bottom 27%)
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.
Fatal road crashes
0 per 100,000 residents per year
at the national minimum
Lower is healthier
ST1stUS1stDefinition & source ›
The annual rate of fatal road crashes per 100,000 residents, pooled over a ten-year window.
A rate per resident population. Where a ZIP has too few residents for the rate to be reliable — about 30% of US ZIPs — no value is published rather than an unstable one; those ZIPs are absent from this comparison, not counted as crash-free.
Full methodology ›PFAS in drinking water
77.7%
in the top 2.4% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST99thUS98thDefinition & 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 ›Loud transportation noise
3.7%
in the top 2.5% 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 ›Floodplain exposure
51.8%
in the top 3.7% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST99thUS96thDefinition & 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 ›Binge drinking
20.7%
in the top 3.9% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST88thUS96thDefinition & 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 ›Natural-disaster risk
in the bottom 4.6% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST6thUS5thDefinition & 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 ›Outer-floodplain exposure
7.3%
in the top 5.2% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST99thUS95thDefinition & source ›
The share of this ZIP’s land area inside FEMA’s 0.2%-annual-chance flood band — the “500-year” zone, a lower but real 1-in-500 yearly chance.
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 ›Transportation noise
12.1%
in the top 6.3% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST98thUS94thDefinition & 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 ›Tooth loss
5.6%
in the bottom 3.5% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST2ndUS3rdDefinition & source ›
The estimated share of adults aged 65 and older who have lost all of their natural teeth.
Full methodology ›Distance to a nursing home
9.2 mi
in the top 12.9% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST91stUS87thDefinition & source ›
The distance in miles from this ZIP’s edge to the nearest Medicare- or Medicaid-certified nursing home.
Full methodology ›The read
In overall standing, Silver Lake, Wisconsin (ZIP 53170) comes out in the top 37% healthiest ZIPs nationally (11,765th) and the bottom 46% of Wisconsin (410th).
The measures fall on both sides of the ledger for this area: fatal road crashes is at the national minimum, modeled disaster risk resides in the bottom 4.6% nationally, and modeled tooth loss rests in the bottom 3.5% nationally. Set against that, modeled pfas lies in the top 2.4% nationally, modeled loud transportation noise sits in the top 2.5% nationally, and floodplain exposure settles in the top 3.7% nationally. Modeled binge drinking registers in the top 3.9% nationally, and outer-floodplain exposure stands in the top 5.2% nationally. Modeled transportation noise lands in the top 6.3% nationally. Fiber broadband is at the national minimum, shared with about 19% of ZIPs.
Relative to the ZIPs around it, outer-floodplain exposure runs far higher than the surrounding ZIPs on this measure. In plain terms, 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. Disaster risk is the area's national rank on its highest non-flood peril in FEMA's modeled Risk Index, like wildfire or quake. 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 nearest healthier ZIP overall is ZIP 53105, 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 Kenosha, WI metro area.
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 71%
21%
Social Need / SDOH
healthier than 79%
16%
Preventive Care
healthier than 71%
13%
Disability
healthier than 78%
7%
About typical
Healthcare Access
healthier than 45%
5%
Holding it back
Environmental Hazard
healthier than 24%
14%
Risk Behavior
healthier than 31%
11%
Mental Health
healthier than 39%
8%
Climate / Disaster Risk
healthier than 11%
5%
Lifting this score
Chronic Disease Burden
healthier than 77%
21%
Social Need / SDOH
healthier than 76%
16%
Disability
healthier than 79%
7%
Healthcare Access
healthier than 61%
5%
About typical
Preventive Care
healthier than 42%
13%
Holding it back
Environmental Hazard
healthier than 17%
14%
Risk Behavior
healthier than 34%
11%
Mental Health
healthier than 13%
8%
Climate / Disaster Risk
in the bottom 0.5%
5%
Nothing measured is lifting this score.
About typical
Chronic Disease Burden
healthier than 56%
21%
Preventive Care
healthier than 56%
13%
Risk Behavior
healthier than 44%
11%
Disability
healthier than 56%
7%
Holding it back
Social Need / SDOH
healthier than 33%
16%
Environmental Hazard
in the bottom 0.00%
14%
Mental Health
healthier than 17%
8%
Climate / Disaster Risk
in the bottom 0.00%
5%
Healthcare Access
healthier than 22%
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
53105
Wisconsinshares a border
Score 56.80
Closest healthier
53168
Wisconsinshares a border
Score 57.20
Similar health profile
40107
Kentucky96% similar profile
Score 51.91
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 | 28.2% | 24.9–31.5 |
| High blood pressure among adults | 33.1% | 29.3–37.0 |
| Cancer (non-skin) or melanoma among adults | 8.6% | 7.6–9.6 |
| Current asthma among adults | 11.2% | 9.8–12.8 |
| Coronary heart disease among adults | 6.2% | 5.4–7.1 |
| Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease among adults | 6.4% | 5.3–7.6 |
| Depression among adults | 25.5% | 21.9–29.3 |
| Diagnosed diabetes among adults | 10.6% | 8.9–12.4 |
| High cholesterol among adults who have ever been screened | 33.5% | 29.8–37.4 |
| Obesity among adults | 39.6% | 33.8–45.7 |
| Stroke among adults | 3.1% | 2.7–3.5 |
| All teeth lost among adults aged >=65 years | 5.6% | 4.4–6.9 |
PreventionCDC PLACES 2022 / 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Current lack of health insurance among adults aged 18-64 years | 6.9% | 5.4–9.0 |
| Taking medicine to control high blood pressure among adults with high blood pressure | 76.9% | 73.6–80.1 |
| Visits to doctor for routine checkup within the past year among adults | 76.6% | 72.7–80.1 |
| Cholesterol screening among adults | 86.3% | 84.0–88.5 |
| Colorectal cancer screening among adults aged 45–75 years | 71.7% | 67.8–75.3 |
| Visited dentist or dental clinic in the past year among adults | 67.3% | 64.1–70.2 |
| Mammography use among women aged 50-74 years | 78.6% | 72.4–83.9 |
Health Risk BehaviorsCDC PLACES 2022 / 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Binge drinking among adults | 20.7% | 17.3–24.3 |
| Current cigarette smoking among adults | 14.8% | 11.8–18.1 |
| No leisure-time physical activity among adults | 24.9% | 20.4–29.5 |
| Short sleep duration among adults | 34.4% | 30.1–38.7 |
Health StatusCDC PLACES 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Fair or poor self-rated health status among adults | 16.6% | 13.8–19.6 |
| Frequent mental distress among adults | 16.3% | 14.1–18.8 |
| Frequent physical distress among adults | 12.7% | 10.9–14.8 |
DisabilityCDC PLACES 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Cognitive disability among adults | 12.8% | 10.9–15.1 |
| Any disability among adults | 28.8% | 24.4–33.4 |
| Hearing disability among adults | 6.5% | 5.6–7.6 |
| Independent living disability among adults | 7.3% | 6.2–8.6 |
| Mobility disability among adults | 12.2% | 10.1–14.4 |
| Self-care disability among adults | 3.2% | 2.8–3.8 |
| Vision disability among adults | 3.9% | 3.4–4.5 |
Health-Related Social NeedsCDC PLACES 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Lack of social and emotional support among adults | 20.1% | 16.9–23.5 |
| Food insecurity in the past 12 months among adults | 10.0% | 7.9–12.4 |
| Received food stamps in the past 12 months among adults | 10.7% | 8.4–13.3 |
| Housing insecurity in the past 12 months among adults | 9.0% | 7.3–10.8 |
| Lack of reliable transportation in the past 12 months among adults | 6.1% | 5.1–7.2 |
| Loneliness among adults | 29.8% | 25.5–33.9 |
| Utility services shut-off threat in the past 12 months among adults | 5.0% | 4.1–5.9 |
Community & economyCensus ACS 5-Year · 2024 release · observed
| Measure | Value | US median (p10–p90) | WI median (p10–p90) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty rate | 5.2% | 10.6% (3.1–25.8%) n=32,364 | 8.5% (3.6–16.0%) n=765 |
| Uninsured 18–64 | 7.9% | 9.0% (1.5–24.3%) n=32,286 | 6.7% (2.4–14.9%) n=764 |
| No HS diploma (25+) | 3.4% | 7.9% (1.8–20.7%) n=32,505 | 5.9% (2.3–12.6%) n=768 |
| Bachelor's or higher (25+) | 23.5% | 23.3% (9.2–53.6%) n=32,505 | 23.5% (12.7–44.0%) n=768 |
| Unemployment rate (16+) | 5.2% | 3.9% (0.0–9.8%) n=32,274 | 2.6% (0.9–5.6%) n=763 |
| Households without a vehicle | 1.5% | 3.9% (0.0–12.5%) n=32,322 | 3.6% (0.8–9.0%) n=764 |
| Broadband subscription | 94.5% | 89.3% (75.1–97.1%) n=32,322 | 88.8% (80.0–94.8%) n=764 |
| Housing cost burden (≥30% income) | 25.8% | 23.7% (10.6–40.0%) n=32,322 | 21.8% (14.7–29.1%) n=764 |
| Homeownership rate | 84.7% | 78.7% (51.7–94.0%) n=32,322 | 81.3% (62.1–91.8%) n=764 |
| Crowded housing (>1 per room) | 0.0% | 1.3% (0.0–6.3%) n=32,322 | 1.1% (0.0–3.7%) n=764 |
| Foreign-born population | 3.7% | 2.6% (0.0–18.6%) n=32,553 | 1.9% (0.3–6.8%) n=768 |
| Single-parent households | 48.2% | 53.6% (37.3–74.1%) n=32,087 | 59.0% (47.7–72.8%) n=762 |
| Population 65+ | 16.1% | 19.4% (10.8–33.6%) n=32,553 | 20.4% (13.9–32.2%) n=768 |
| Median age | 43.2 yr | 42.2 yr (33.0–56.3) n=32,292 | 44.2 yr (36.2–56.1) n=765 |
| Median household income | $79,931 | $72,070 ($46,039–$118,707) n=30,318 | $75,147 ($57,542–$101,625) n=755 |
| Median home value | $284,400 | $222,200 ($100,300–$579,820) n=30,049 | $231,900 ($160,140–$367,300) n=755 |
| Median gross rent | $1,119 | $1,021 ($677–$1,912) n=25,670 | $914 ($696–$1,261) n=706 |
Life expectancyNCHS / RWJF USALEEP · model-based
| Measure | Value | US median (p10–p90) | WI median (p10–p90) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy at birth | 77.9 yr ± 1.69 | 78.9 yr (74.7–82.8) n=31,308 | 80.4 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 1.69 years of 77.9, and it’s very unlikely to be off by more than twice that.
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