ZIP code
54458
in Nelsonville, WisconsinPopulation 133
57.01/ 100
Ranked #7,266 of 32,066 US ZIPs (top 23%)
Ranked #196 of 763 Wisconsin ZIPs (top 26%)
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.
Natural-disaster risk
in the bottom 0.04% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST1stUS1stDefinition & 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 ›Fiber broadband
100%
at the national maximum
Higher is healthier
ST99thUS99thDefinition & source ›
The share of homes where fiber-optic internet service is available.
Full methodology ›Binge drinking
21.6%
in the top 2.3% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST95thUS98thDefinition & 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 ›High blood pressure
26.2%
in the bottom 3.8% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST3rdUS4thDefinition & source ›
The estimated share of adults who have been told by a health professional that they have high blood pressure.
Full methodology ›High cholesterol
31.2%
in the bottom 4.9% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST5thUS5thDefinition & source ›
The estimated share of adults with high cholesterol, among those who have ever been screened for it.
Full methodology ›Housing-cost burden
7.6%
in the bottom 6.9% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST2ndUS7thDefinition & source ›
The share of households spending 30% or more of their income on housing.
Full methodology ›Expected annual disaster loss
$0
in the bottom 7.0% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST4thUS7thDefinition & source ›
FEMA’s modeled estimate, in dollars per year, of the average harm to people expected from natural hazards — an annualized average, not a forecast for any single year.
Full methodology ›Distance to a nursing home
12.5 mi
in the top 7.4% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST97thUS93rdDefinition & source ›
The distance in miles from this ZIP’s edge to the nearest Medicare- or Medicaid-certified nursing home.
Full methodology ›Diabetes
8.0%
in the bottom 4.3% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST2ndUS4thDefinition & source ›
The estimated share of adults who have been diagnosed with diabetes.
Full methodology ›Mammography
81.4%
in the top 5.5% nationally
Higher is healthier
ST84thUS95thDefinition & source ›
The estimated share of women aged 50–74 who had a mammogram within the past two years.
Full methodology ›The read
Nelsonville, Wisconsin (ZIP 54458) ranks in the top 23% healthiest ZIPs nationally (7,266th) and the top 26% of Wisconsin (196th).
Several signals sit on each side of the ledger here: fiber broadband registers at the national maximum, and modeled high blood pressure lies in the bottom 3.8% nationally. Modeled high cholesterol is in the bottom 4.9% nationally, and housing-cost burden registers in the bottom 6.9% nationally. Modeled expected annual loss lies in the bottom 7.0% nationally, diabetes is in the bottom 4.3% nationally, and mammography registers in the top 5.5% nationally. Modeled loud transportation noise lies at the national minimum, shared with about 22% of ZIPs. Working the other way, modeled binge drinking is in the top 2.3% nationally, and distance to a nursing home registers in the top 7.4% nationally.
For context, expected annual loss is FEMA's modeled estimate, in dollars, of average yearly harm to people from natural hazards. 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 54407, 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.
Lifting this score
Chronic Disease Burden
healthier than 87%
21%
Social Need / SDOH
healthier than 77%
16%
Environmental Hazard
healthier than 83%
14%
Disability
healthier than 81%
7%
Climate / Disaster Risk
healthier than 63%
5%
About typical
Preventive Care
healthier than 57%
13%
Holding it back
Risk Behavior
healthier than 31%
11%
Mental Health
healthier than 25%
8%
Healthcare Access
healthier than 14%
5%
Lifting this score
Chronic Disease Burden
healthier than 95%
21%
Social Need / SDOH
healthier than 72%
16%
Environmental Hazard
healthier than 88%
14%
Disability
healthier than 82%
7%
Holding it back
Preventive Care
healthier than 22%
13%
Risk Behavior
healthier than 34%
11%
Mental Health
healthier than 4%
8%
Climate / Disaster Risk
healthier than 32%
5%
Healthcare Access
healthier than 11%
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
54407
Wisconsinshares a border
Score 57.50
Closest healthier
54423
Wisconsinabout 1.3 mi away
Score 58.17
Similar health profile
43116
Ohio95% similar profile
Score 55.54
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 | 22.8% | 20.5–25.3 |
| High blood pressure among adults | 26.2% | 23.4–29.1 |
| Cancer (non-skin) or melanoma among adults | 7.6% | 6.8–8.5 |
| Current asthma among adults | 11.1% | 9.9–12.5 |
| Coronary heart disease among adults | 5.2% | 4.5–6.0 |
| Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease among adults | 5.6% | 4.5–6.8 |
| Depression among adults | 26.6% | 23.4–30.1 |
| Diagnosed diabetes among adults | 8.0% | 6.8–9.2 |
| High cholesterol among adults who have ever been screened | 31.2% | 28.2–34.4 |
| Obesity among adults | 35.9% | 30.9–41.1 |
| Stroke among adults | 2.7% | 2.3–3.2 |
| All teeth lost among adults aged >=65 years | 8.9% | 7.0–11.0 |
PreventionCDC PLACES 2022 / 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Current lack of health insurance among adults aged 18-64 years | 6.9% | 4.7–9.5 |
| Taking medicine to control high blood pressure among adults with high blood pressure | 74.0% | 71.0–76.8 |
| Visits to doctor for routine checkup within the past year among adults | 76.2% | 72.7–79.3 |
| Cholesterol screening among adults | 84.3% | 81.1–86.8 |
| Colorectal cancer screening among adults aged 45–75 years | 66.5% | 61.4–71.0 |
| Visited dentist or dental clinic in the past year among adults | 67.3% | 63.8–70.4 |
| Mammography use among women aged 50-74 years | 81.4% | 75.1–86.6 |
Health Risk BehaviorsCDC PLACES 2022 / 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Binge drinking among adults | 21.6% | 18.6–24.9 |
| Current cigarette smoking among adults | 14.0% | 10.4–17.3 |
| No leisure-time physical activity among adults | 24.0% | 19.4–28.6 |
| Short sleep duration among adults | 34.3% | 29.0–39.5 |
Health StatusCDC PLACES 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Fair or poor self-rated health status among adults | 15.6% | 12.6–18.7 |
| Frequent mental distress among adults | 17.3% | 14.7–19.8 |
| Frequent physical distress among adults | 11.7% | 9.9–13.5 |
DisabilityCDC PLACES 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Cognitive disability among adults | 13.3% | 10.8–15.8 |
| Any disability among adults | 27.9% | 23.7–32.1 |
| Hearing disability among adults | 6.3% | 5.4–7.1 |
| Independent living disability among adults | 7.7% | 6.3–9.2 |
| Mobility disability among adults | 10.7% | 8.7–12.8 |
| Self-care disability among adults | 2.9% | 2.4–3.5 |
| Vision disability among adults | 3.7% | 3.1–4.5 |
Health-Related Social NeedsCDC PLACES 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Lack of social and emotional support among adults | 18.6% | 15.4–22.3 |
| Food insecurity in the past 12 months among adults | 11.0% | 8.0–14.6 |
| Received food stamps in the past 12 months among adults | 11.6% | 8.1–15.8 |
| Housing insecurity in the past 12 months among adults | 8.9% | 6.7–11.4 |
| Lack of reliable transportation in the past 12 months among adults | 6.1% | 4.8–7.5 |
| Loneliness among adults | 31.2% | 27.0–36.0 |
| Utility services shut-off threat in the past 12 months among adults | 5.2% | 4.0–6.5 |
Community & economyCensus ACS 5-Year · 2024 release · observed
| Measure | Value | US median (p10–p90) | WI median (p10–p90) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty rate | 7.5% | 10.6% (3.1–25.8%) n=32,364 | 8.5% (3.6–16.0%) n=765 |
| Uninsured 18–64 | 0.0% | 9.0% (1.5–24.3%) n=32,286 | 6.7% (2.4–14.9%) n=764 |
| No HS diploma (25+) | 1.1% | 7.9% (1.8–20.7%) n=32,505 | 5.9% (2.3–12.6%) n=768 |
| Bachelor's or higher (25+) | 36.8% | 23.3% (9.2–53.6%) n=32,505 | 23.5% (12.7–44.0%) n=768 |
| Unemployment rate (16+) | 2.4% | 3.9% (0.0–9.8%) n=32,274 | 2.6% (0.9–5.6%) n=763 |
| Households without a vehicle | 3.0% | 3.9% (0.0–12.5%) n=32,322 | 3.6% (0.8–9.0%) n=764 |
| Broadband subscription | 89.4% | 89.3% (75.1–97.1%) n=32,322 | 88.8% (80.0–94.8%) n=764 |
| Housing cost burden (≥30% income) | 7.6% | 23.7% (10.6–40.0%) n=32,322 | 21.8% (14.7–29.1%) n=764 |
| Homeownership rate | 75.8% | 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 | 0.0% | 2.6% (0.0–18.6%) n=32,553 | 1.9% (0.3–6.8%) n=768 |
| Single-parent households | 66.7% | 53.6% (37.3–74.1%) n=32,087 | 59.0% (47.7–72.8%) n=762 |
| Population 65+ | 25.6% | 19.4% (10.8–33.6%) n=32,553 | 20.4% (13.9–32.2%) n=768 |
| Median age | 42.3 yr | 42.2 yr (33.0–56.3) n=32,292 | 44.2 yr (36.2–56.1) n=765 |
| Median household income | $57,917 | $72,070 ($46,039–$118,707) n=30,318 | $75,147 ($57,542–$101,625) n=755 |
| Median home value | $150,000 | $222,200 ($100,300–$579,820) n=30,049 | $231,900 ($160,140–$367,300) n=755 |
| Median gross rent | $790 | $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 | 82.9 yr ± 1.48 | 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 1.48 years of 82.9, 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