ZIP code
54614
in Bangor, WisconsinPopulation 2,776
56.12/ 100
Ranked #8,149 of 32,066 US ZIPs (top 25%)
Ranked #241 of 763 Wisconsin ZIPs (top 32%)
Ranked #7 of 26 La Crosse-Onalaska, WI-MN 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.
Nitrate in drinking water
1.3%
in the top 6.2% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST90thUS94thDefinition & source ›
The modeled share of this area’s domestic-well groundwater at or above the federal nitrate limit of 10 milligrams 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 ›Binge drinking
19.6%
in the top 7.9% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST69thUS92ndDefinition & 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 ›Mammography
81.1%
in the top 6.4% nationally
Higher is healthier
ST81stUS94thDefinition & source ›
The estimated share of women aged 50–74 who had a mammogram within the past two years.
Full methodology ›The read
Bangor, Wisconsin (ZIP 54614), overall, ranks in the top 25% healthiest ZIPs nationally (8,149th) and the top 32% of Wisconsin (241st).
Reading the numbers as a whole, this area's strong points come through first: modeled mammography settles in the top 6.4% nationally, utility shutoff is in the bottom 12.2% nationally, and pfas sits in the bottom 13.0% nationally. Modeled transportation lands in the bottom 19% nationally, and food insecurity lies in the bottom 19% nationally. Set against that, modeled nitrate stands in the top 6.2% nationally, and binge drinking rests in the top 7.9% nationally. Walkability registers in the bottom 13.5% nationally, and modeled loud transportation noise resides in the top 14.7% nationally. Modeled transportation noise settles in the top 18% nationally.
Defined simply, nitrate is a groundwater compound from fertilizer, manure, and sewage, here a modeled estimate of the chance private-well levels exceed a benchmark. 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. 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. ZIP 54644, just across the boundary, comes out healthier overall.
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 La Crosse-Onalaska, WI-MN 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 65%
21%
Social Need / SDOH
healthier than 69%
16%
Preventive Care
healthier than 84%
13%
Disability
healthier than 74%
7%
Climate / Disaster Risk
healthier than 80%
5%
About typical
Environmental Hazard
healthier than 51%
14%
Risk Behavior
healthier than 43%
11%
Mental Health
healthier than 46%
8%
Healthcare Access
healthier than 47%
5%
Nothing measured is holding this score back.
Lifting this score
Chronic Disease Burden
healthier than 67%
21%
Preventive Care
healthier than 70%
13%
Disability
healthier than 71%
7%
Climate / Disaster Risk
healthier than 67%
5%
Healthcare Access
healthier than 62%
5%
About typical
Social Need / SDOH
healthier than 58%
16%
Environmental Hazard
healthier than 44%
14%
Risk Behavior
healthier than 56%
11%
Holding it back
Mental Health
healthier than 23%
8%
Lifting this score
Chronic Disease Burden
healthier than 70%
21%
Social Need / SDOH
healthier than 83%
16%
Preventive Care
healthier than 65%
13%
Disability
healthier than 74%
7%
Climate / Disaster Risk
healthier than 70%
5%
About typical
Environmental Hazard
healthier than 48%
14%
Healthcare Access
healthier than 57%
5%
Holding it back
Risk Behavior
healthier than 30%
11%
Mental Health
healthier than 26%
8%
“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
54601
Wisconsinshares a border
Score 52.51
Closest healthier
54644
Wisconsinshares a border
Score 57.28
Similar health profile
14464
New York98% similar profile
Score 56.01
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% | 25.4–31.1 |
| High blood pressure among adults | 32.3% | 28.9–35.7 |
| Cancer (non-skin) or melanoma among adults | 9.0% | 8.2–9.9 |
| Current asthma among adults | 11.3% | 10.1–12.7 |
| Coronary heart disease among adults | 6.4% | 5.8–7.1 |
| Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease among adults | 6.5% | 5.7–7.4 |
| Depression among adults | 24.9% | 21.7–28.2 |
| Diagnosed diabetes among adults | 10.7% | 9.4–12.3 |
| High cholesterol among adults who have ever been screened | 36.5% | 32.9–40.0 |
| Obesity among adults | 39.6% | 34.2–45.3 |
| Stroke among adults | 3.2% | 2.9–3.5 |
| All teeth lost among adults aged >=65 years | 8.8% | 7.0–10.8 |
PreventionCDC PLACES 2022 / 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Current lack of health insurance among adults aged 18-64 years | 6.5% | 5.3–7.8 |
| Taking medicine to control high blood pressure among adults with high blood pressure | 78.0% | 75.0–80.6 |
| Visits to doctor for routine checkup within the past year among adults | 79.4% | 76.2–82.3 |
| Cholesterol screening among adults | 87.1% | 85.4–88.8 |
| Colorectal cancer screening among adults aged 45–75 years | 69.1% | 64.3–73.5 |
| Visited dentist or dental clinic in the past year among adults | 70.1% | 66.7–73.2 |
| Mammography use among women aged 50-74 years | 81.1% | 74.6–86.3 |
Health Risk BehaviorsCDC PLACES 2022 / 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Binge drinking among adults | 19.6% | 16.6–22.8 |
| Current cigarette smoking among adults | 14.3% | 12.3–16.8 |
| No leisure-time physical activity among adults | 26.1% | 22.7–30.2 |
| Short sleep duration among adults | 32.8% | 27.5–38.2 |
Health StatusCDC PLACES 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Fair or poor self-rated health status among adults | 17.0% | 14.9–19.4 |
| Frequent mental distress among adults | 15.9% | 14.2–17.9 |
| Frequent physical distress among adults | 13.2% | 11.8–15.0 |
DisabilityCDC PLACES 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Cognitive disability among adults | 12.7% | 11.3–14.4 |
| Any disability among adults | 30.3% | 26.9–34.3 |
| Hearing disability among adults | 6.9% | 6.2–7.7 |
| Independent living disability among adults | 7.6% | 6.8–8.6 |
| Mobility disability among adults | 13.3% | 11.7–15.2 |
| Self-care disability among adults | 3.3% | 3.0–3.7 |
| Vision disability among adults | 4.0% | 3.6–4.4 |
Health-Related Social NeedsCDC PLACES 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Lack of social and emotional support among adults | 19.5% | 16.6–22.6 |
| Food insecurity in the past 12 months among adults | 9.8% | 8.2–11.8 |
| Received food stamps in the past 12 months among adults | 10.4% | 8.8–12.4 |
| Housing insecurity in the past 12 months among adults | 8.4% | 7.1–9.9 |
| Lack of reliable transportation in the past 12 months among adults | 5.8% | 5.0–6.7 |
| Loneliness among adults | 31.2% | 26.9–35.6 |
| Utility services shut-off threat in the past 12 months among adults | 4.9% | 4.1–5.6 |
Community & economyCensus ACS 5-Year · 2024 release · observed
| Measure | Value | US median (p10–p90) | WI median (p10–p90) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty rate | 6.6% | 10.6% (3.1–25.8%) n=32,364 | 8.5% (3.6–16.0%) n=765 |
| Uninsured 18–64 | 5.3% | 9.0% (1.5–24.3%) n=32,286 | 6.7% (2.4–14.9%) n=764 |
| No HS diploma (25+) | 4.6% | 7.9% (1.8–20.7%) n=32,505 | 5.9% (2.3–12.6%) n=768 |
| Bachelor's or higher (25+) | 25.9% | 23.3% (9.2–53.6%) n=32,505 | 23.5% (12.7–44.0%) n=768 |
| Unemployment rate (16+) | 2.6% | 3.9% (0.0–9.8%) n=32,274 | 2.6% (0.9–5.6%) n=763 |
| Households without a vehicle | 3.8% | 3.9% (0.0–12.5%) n=32,322 | 3.6% (0.8–9.0%) n=764 |
| Broadband subscription | 88.2% | 89.3% (75.1–97.1%) n=32,322 | 88.8% (80.0–94.8%) n=764 |
| Housing cost burden (≥30% income) | 18.4% | 23.7% (10.6–40.0%) n=32,322 | 21.8% (14.7–29.1%) n=764 |
| Homeownership rate | 77.5% | 78.7% (51.7–94.0%) n=32,322 | 81.3% (62.1–91.8%) n=764 |
| Crowded housing (>1 per room) | 1.2% | 1.3% (0.0–6.3%) n=32,322 | 1.1% (0.0–3.7%) n=764 |
| Foreign-born population | 1.9% | 2.6% (0.0–18.6%) n=32,553 | 1.9% (0.3–6.8%) n=768 |
| Single-parent households | 57.6% | 53.6% (37.3–74.1%) n=32,087 | 59.0% (47.7–72.8%) n=762 |
| Population 65+ | 19.3% | 19.4% (10.8–33.6%) n=32,553 | 20.4% (13.9–32.2%) n=768 |
| Median age | 39.0 yr | 42.2 yr (33.0–56.3) n=32,292 | 44.2 yr (36.2–56.1) n=765 |
| Median household income | $85,588 | $72,070 ($46,039–$118,707) n=30,318 | $75,147 ($57,542–$101,625) n=755 |
| Median home value | $250,300 | $222,200 ($100,300–$579,820) n=30,049 | $231,900 ($160,140–$367,300) n=755 |
| Median gross rent | $957 | $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 | 84.2 yr ± 1.72 | 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 1.72 years of 84.2, and it’s very unlikely to be off by more than twice that.
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