ZIP code
54476
in Schofield, WisconsinPopulation 19,377
55.84/ 100
Ranked #8,461 of 32,066 US ZIPs (top 26%)
Ranked #258 of 763 Wisconsin ZIPs (top 34%)
Ranked #4 of 15 Wausau, WI ZIPs (top 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.
Expected annual disaster loss
$0
in the top 4.7% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST92ndUS95thDefinition & 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 ›Fatal road crashes
2.1 per 100,000 residents per year
in the bottom 7.2% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST6thUS7thDefinition & 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 ›Natural-disaster risk
in the top 9.2% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST93rdUS91stDefinition & 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 ›PFAS in drinking water
56.7%
in the top 9.5% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST95thUS91stDefinition & 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 ›PFOA in drinking water
66.5%
in the top 14.2% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST99thUS86thDefinition & source ›
The share of residents served by public water systems where PFOA, one of the man-made “forever chemicals,” was 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 ›PFOS in drinking water
60.6%
in the top 16% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST98thUS84thDefinition & source ›
The share of residents served by public water systems where PFOS, one of the most common “forever chemicals,” was 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 ›Arsenic in groundwater
9.8%
in the top 18% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST94thUS82ndDefinition & source ›
The modeled probability that untreated groundwater in this area — the source private wells draw on — exceeds the federal arsenic limit of 10 micrograms per liter.
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 ›The read
On the composite measure, Schofield, Wisconsin (ZIP 54476) stands in the top 26% healthiest ZIPs nationally (8,461st) and the top 34% of Wisconsin (258th).
The strongest marks in the data are worth naming first: distance to an emergency room resides at the national minimum, shared with about 11% of ZIPs. Fatal road crashes stands in the bottom 7.2% nationally. Distance to a community health center sits at the national minimum, shared with about 23% of ZIPs. Modeled humid heat resides in the bottom 13.4% nationally. On the other side, modeled expected annual loss stands in the top 4.7% nationally, disaster risk sits in the top 9.2% nationally, and pfas resides in the top 9.5% nationally. Modeled radon stands in the top 12.7% nationally, binge drinking sits in the top 10.5% nationally, and fine-particle resides in the top 13.3% nationally.
Set beside the wider area around it, expected annual loss runs far higher than the surrounding ZIPs on this measure. For clarity, expected annual loss is FEMA's modeled estimate, in dollars, of average yearly harm to people from natural hazards. Disaster risk is the area's national rank on its highest non-flood peril in FEMA's modeled Risk Index, like wildfire or quake. 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. ZIP 54455, 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. Compare it against the US, this state and the Wausau, 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 74%
21%
Social Need / SDOH
healthier than 85%
16%
Disability
healthier than 74%
7%
Climate / Disaster Risk
healthier than 75%
5%
Healthcare Access
in the top 0.00%
5%
About typical
Preventive Care
healthier than 59%
13%
Risk Behavior
healthier than 50%
11%
Mental Health
healthier than 57%
8%
Holding it back
Environmental Hazard
healthier than 5%
14%
Lifting this score
Chronic Disease Burden
healthier than 81%
21%
Social Need / SDOH
healthier than 85%
16%
Risk Behavior
healthier than 68%
11%
Disability
healthier than 71%
7%
Healthcare Access
in the top 0.00%
5%
About typical
Mental Health
healthier than 43%
8%
Climate / Disaster Risk
healthier than 53%
5%
Holding it back
Environmental Hazard
healthier than 2%
14%
Preventive Care
healthier than 24%
13%
Lifting this score
Chronic Disease Burden
healthier than 93%
21%
Social Need / SDOH
healthier than 86%
16%
Disability
healthier than 79%
7%
Healthcare Access
in the top 0.00%
5%
About typical
Risk Behavior
healthier than 57%
11%
Mental Health
healthier than 50%
8%
Holding it back
Environmental Hazard
healthier than 14%
14%
Preventive Care
healthier than 36%
13%
Climate / Disaster Risk
healthier than 36%
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 ›
Findings that name this ZIP
One of our published findings lists this ZIP code. Each finding compares one published measure against a stated benchmark, and names only the ZIP codes whose estimates are reliable enough to rank. See all surprising findings.
Heavy environment, light chronic burden
Where the environment and chronic illness point in opposite directions
Environmental-hazard standing 5.7 (bottom 10%); chronic-disease standing 73.9 — 68 points apart, heavier on the environment than it is on chronic illness.
Ranked #16,231 of the 18,187 ZIP codes this finding names, ordered by the gap from cleanest environment to heaviest chronic burden, highest first.
Nearby & similar ZIPs
Editorially selected — see how this ZIP compares to nearby and similar places.
Nearby
54401
Wisconsinshares a border
Score 54.09
Closest healthier
54455
Wisconsinshares a border
Score 57.13
Similar health profile
54914
Wisconsin98% similar profile
Score 56.07
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 | 25.9% | 23.5–28.5 |
| High blood pressure among adults | 32.9% | 30.0–36.1 |
| Cancer (non-skin) or melanoma among adults | 8.6% | 7.9–9.5 |
| Current asthma among adults | 10.3% | 9.2–11.6 |
| Coronary heart disease among adults | 6.4% | 5.8–7.1 |
| Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease among adults | 6.3% | 5.6–7.1 |
| Depression among adults | 24.2% | 21.3–27.3 |
| Diagnosed diabetes among adults | 10.3% | 9.0–11.7 |
| High cholesterol among adults who have ever been screened | 35.8% | 32.7–39.2 |
| Obesity among adults | 35.7% | 31.4–40.6 |
| Stroke among adults | 3.2% | 3.0–3.5 |
| All teeth lost among adults aged >=65 years | 9.2% | 7.4–11.0 |
PreventionCDC PLACES 2022 / 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Current lack of health insurance among adults aged 18-64 years | 7.4% | 6.3–8.7 |
| Taking medicine to control high blood pressure among adults with high blood pressure | 76.4% | 73.6–79.1 |
| Visits to doctor for routine checkup within the past year among adults | 76.5% | 73.4–79.5 |
| Cholesterol screening among adults | 85.8% | 84.0–87.5 |
| Colorectal cancer screening among adults aged 45–75 years | 67.7% | 63.4–71.5 |
| Visited dentist or dental clinic in the past year among adults | 66.9% | 63.7–69.7 |
| Mammography use among women aged 50-74 years | 78.1% | 72.0–83.2 |
Health Risk BehaviorsCDC PLACES 2022 / 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Binge drinking among adults | 19.1% | 16.4–22.2 |
| Current cigarette smoking among adults | 14.0% | 12.1–16.0 |
| No leisure-time physical activity among adults | 27.5% | 24.3–31.0 |
| Short sleep duration among adults | 31.1% | 26.9–35.3 |
Health StatusCDC PLACES 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Fair or poor self-rated health status among adults | 17.4% | 15.4–19.5 |
| Frequent mental distress among adults | 15.2% | 13.5–16.9 |
| Frequent physical distress among adults | 12.8% | 11.4–14.3 |
DisabilityCDC PLACES 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Cognitive disability among adults | 12.7% | 11.3–14.1 |
| Any disability among adults | 29.3% | 26.4–32.6 |
| Hearing disability among adults | 7.0% | 6.3–7.8 |
| Independent living disability among adults | 7.7% | 6.9–8.6 |
| Mobility disability among adults | 12.6% | 11.2–14.3 |
| Self-care disability among adults | 3.3% | 3.0–3.7 |
| Vision disability among adults | 4.1% | 3.8–4.5 |
Health-Related Social NeedsCDC PLACES 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Lack of social and emotional support among adults | 20.7% | 18.0–23.6 |
| Food insecurity in the past 12 months among adults | 11.2% | 9.6–13.1 |
| Received food stamps in the past 12 months among adults | 11.3% | 9.8–13.1 |
| Housing insecurity in the past 12 months among adults | 9.0% | 7.8–10.5 |
| Lack of reliable transportation in the past 12 months among adults | 6.2% | 5.5–7.1 |
| Loneliness among adults | 29.1% | 25.5–32.9 |
| Utility services shut-off threat in the past 12 months among adults | 5.0% | 4.3–5.8 |
Community & economyCensus ACS 5-Year · 2024 release · observed
| Measure | Value | US median (p10–p90) | WI median (p10–p90) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty rate | 5.9% | 10.6% (3.1–25.8%) n=32,364 | 8.5% (3.6–16.0%) n=765 |
| Uninsured 18–64 | 4.1% | 9.0% (1.5–24.3%) n=32,286 | 6.7% (2.4–14.9%) n=764 |
| No HS diploma (25+) | 5.4% | 7.9% (1.8–20.7%) n=32,505 | 5.9% (2.3–12.6%) n=768 |
| Bachelor's or higher (25+) | 26.5% | 23.3% (9.2–53.6%) n=32,505 | 23.5% (12.7–44.0%) n=768 |
| Unemployment rate (16+) | 2.1% | 3.9% (0.0–9.8%) n=32,274 | 2.6% (0.9–5.6%) n=763 |
| Households without a vehicle | 4.8% | 3.9% (0.0–12.5%) n=32,322 | 3.6% (0.8–9.0%) n=764 |
| Broadband subscription | 93.9% | 89.3% (75.1–97.1%) n=32,322 | 88.8% (80.0–94.8%) n=764 |
| Housing cost burden (≥30% income) | 21.6% | 23.7% (10.6–40.0%) n=32,322 | 21.8% (14.7–29.1%) n=764 |
| Homeownership rate | 65.1% | 78.7% (51.7–94.0%) n=32,322 | 81.3% (62.1–91.8%) n=764 |
| Crowded housing (>1 per room) | 1.4% | 1.3% (0.0–6.3%) n=32,322 | 1.1% (0.0–3.7%) n=764 |
| Foreign-born population | 5.5% | 2.6% (0.0–18.6%) n=32,553 | 1.9% (0.3–6.8%) n=768 |
| Single-parent households | 56.1% | 53.6% (37.3–74.1%) n=32,087 | 59.0% (47.7–72.8%) n=762 |
| Population 65+ | 18.9% | 19.4% (10.8–33.6%) n=32,553 | 20.4% (13.9–32.2%) n=768 |
| Median age | 41.0 yr | 42.2 yr (33.0–56.3) n=32,292 | 44.2 yr (36.2–56.1) n=765 |
| Median household income | $78,079 | $72,070 ($46,039–$118,707) n=30,318 | $75,147 ($57,542–$101,625) n=755 |
| Median home value | $224,300 | $222,200 ($100,300–$579,820) n=30,049 | $231,900 ($160,140–$367,300) n=755 |
| Median gross rent | $1,014 | $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 | 79.9 yr ± 1.05 | 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 1.05 years of 79.9, and it’s very unlikely to be off by more than twice that.
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