ZIP code
55069
in Rush City, MinnesotaPopulation 5,836
50.65/ 100
Ranked #15,341 of 32,066 US ZIPs (top 48%)
Ranked #661 of 866 Minnesota ZIPs (bottom 24%)
Ranked #207 of 224 Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI ZIPs (bottom 7.6%)
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.
Distance to a community health center
33.9 mi
in the top 3.2% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST75thUS97thDefinition & source ›
The distance in miles from this ZIP’s edge to the nearest federally funded community health center, which serves patients regardless of ability to pay.
Full methodology ›Fine-particle (PM2.5) exceedance
1.4%
in the top 6.6% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST67thUS93rdDefinition & source ›
The share of days in the year when modeled fine-particle (PM2.5) pollution was above the EPA’s daily limit of 35 micrograms per cubic meter.
Full methodology ›Nitrate in drinking water
0.20%
in the top 7.9% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST98thUS92ndDefinition & 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
ST88thUS92ndDefinition & 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 ›Child-care access
0.53 per 1,000 residents
in the top 9.3% nationally
Higher is healthier
ST83rdUS91stDefinition & source ›
The number of child day-care services inside this ZIP’s boundary, per 1,000 residents.
Counted from establishments located inside this ZIP’s boundary, so one just across the line is not counted. Where a ZIP has too few residents for the density to be reliable, no value is published rather than an unreliable one.
Full methodology ›Housing-cost burden
32.6%
in the top 22% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST93rdUS78thDefinition & source ›
The share of households spending 30% or more of their income on housing.
Full methodology ›Lack of transportation
9.0%
in the top 32% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST91stUS68thDefinition & source ›
The estimated share of adults who lacked reliable transportation in the past 12 months.
Full methodology ›Housing insecurity
12.6%
in the top 33% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST93rdUS67thDefinition & source ›
The estimated share of adults who experienced housing insecurity in the past 12 months.
Full methodology ›The read
Rush City, Minnesota (ZIP 55069), on the composite measure, lands in the top 48% healthiest ZIPs nationally (15,341st) and the bottom 24% of Minnesota (661st).
Reading across the measures, this area's clearest strengths come through: childcare stands in the top 9.3% nationally. Distance to a nursing home is at the national minimum, shared with about 27% of ZIPs. Modeled high cholesterol rests in the bottom 10.2% nationally, and civic sits in the top 20% nationally. Modeled humid heat registers in the bottom 20% nationally. By contrast, distance to a community health center lands in the top 3.2% nationally, and modeled fine-particle resides in the top 6.6% nationally. Modeled nitrate lies in the top 7.9% nationally, and binge drinking settles in the top 7.9% nationally. Modeled radon stands in the top 21% nationally.
In everyday language, fine-particle is fine airborne particles about one-thirtieth the width of a hair, counted on modeled days above the EPA standard. Nitrate is a groundwater compound from fertilizer, manure, and sewage, here a modeled estimate of the chance private-well levels exceed a benchmark. Radon is a radioactive soil gas the EPA identifies as the top cause of lung cancer in nonsmokers. A healthier neighbor overall sits at ZIP 55032, 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 Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-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 77%
21%
Disability
healthier than 67%
7%
Climate / Disaster Risk
healthier than 63%
5%
About typical
Mental Health
healthier than 45%
8%
Holding it back
Social Need / SDOH
healthier than 34%
16%
Environmental Hazard
healthier than 29%
14%
Preventive Care
healthier than 28%
13%
Risk Behavior
healthier than 24%
11%
Healthcare Access
healthier than 3%
5%
Lifting this score
Chronic Disease Burden
healthier than 61%
21%
About typical
Environmental Hazard
healthier than 53%
14%
Disability
healthier than 47%
7%
Holding it back
Social Need / SDOH
healthier than 25%
16%
Preventive Care
healthier than 7%
13%
Risk Behavior
healthier than 3%
11%
Mental Health
healthier than 25%
8%
Climate / Disaster Risk
healthier than 32%
5%
Healthcare Access
healthier than 22%
5%
Lifting this score
Environmental Hazard
healthier than 63%
14%
About typical
Climate / Disaster Risk
healthier than 52%
5%
Holding it back
Chronic Disease Burden
healthier than 22%
21%
Social Need / SDOH
healthier than 6%
16%
Preventive Care
healthier than 14%
13%
Risk Behavior
healthier than 3%
11%
Mental Health
healthier than 29%
8%
Disability
healthier than 16%
7%
Healthcare Access
healthier than 6%
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
54840
Wisconsinshares a border
Score 49.55
Closest healthier
55032
Minnesotashares a border
Score 54.57
Similar health profile
56330
Minnesota96% similar profile
Score 51.70
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 | 23.3% | 20.7–25.9 |
| High blood pressure among adults | 32.9% | 29.4–36.3 |
| Cancer (non-skin) or melanoma among adults | 7.5% | 6.8–8.2 |
| Current asthma among adults | 10.1% | 8.9–11.2 |
| Coronary heart disease among adults | 6.0% | 5.4–6.7 |
| Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease among adults | 6.1% | 5.4–6.8 |
| Depression among adults | 23.8% | 20.6–27.0 |
| Diagnosed diabetes among adults | 10.6% | 9.3–12.0 |
| High cholesterol among adults who have ever been screened | 33.2% | 29.8–36.7 |
| Obesity among adults | 39.5% | 33.5–45.4 |
| Stroke among adults | 3.2% | 2.9–3.5 |
| All teeth lost among adults aged >=65 years | 10.6% | 8.6–12.8 |
PreventionCDC PLACES 2022 / 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Current lack of health insurance among adults aged 18-64 years | 9.6% | 8.1–11.2 |
| Taking medicine to control high blood pressure among adults with high blood pressure | 73.4% | 70.2–76.1 |
| Visits to doctor for routine checkup within the past year among adults | 73.2% | 69.4–76.6 |
| Cholesterol screening among adults | 81.8% | 79.8–83.7 |
| Colorectal cancer screening among adults aged 45–75 years | 66.8% | 62.1–71.0 |
| Visited dentist or dental clinic in the past year among adults | 60.8% | 57.3–64.3 |
| Mammography use among women aged 50-74 years | 78.3% | 71.6–83.8 |
Health Risk BehaviorsCDC PLACES 2022 / 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Binge drinking among adults | 19.6% | 16.5–22.9 |
| Current cigarette smoking among adults | 18.1% | 15.7–20.6 |
| No leisure-time physical activity among adults | 25.9% | 21.9–29.8 |
| Short sleep duration among adults | 34.3% | 29.0–39.8 |
Health StatusCDC PLACES 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Fair or poor self-rated health status among adults | 18.4% | 16.0–20.8 |
| Frequent mental distress among adults | 16.8% | 14.9–18.8 |
| Frequent physical distress among adults | 12.5% | 10.9–13.9 |
DisabilityCDC PLACES 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Cognitive disability among adults | 15.0% | 13.3–16.7 |
| Any disability among adults | 31.0% | 27.1–34.9 |
| Hearing disability among adults | 7.0% | 6.2–7.8 |
| Independent living disability among adults | 7.8% | 7.0–8.8 |
| Mobility disability among adults | 12.2% | 10.6–13.8 |
| Self-care disability among adults | 3.5% | 3.2–3.9 |
| Vision disability among adults | 4.5% | 4.1–5.0 |
Health-Related Social NeedsCDC PLACES 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Lack of social and emotional support among adults | 23.9% | 20.9–27.1 |
| Food insecurity in the past 12 months among adults | 15.2% | 13.0–17.4 |
| Received food stamps in the past 12 months among adults | 11.2% | 9.5–13.0 |
| Housing insecurity in the past 12 months among adults | 12.6% | 10.9–14.4 |
| Lack of reliable transportation in the past 12 months among adults | 9.0% | 7.9–10.1 |
| Loneliness among adults | 30.1% | 26.3–34.3 |
| Utility services shut-off threat in the past 12 months among adults | 7.8% | 6.8–8.9 |
Community & economyCensus ACS 5-Year · 2024 release · observed
| Measure | Value | US median (p10–p90) | MN median (p10–p90) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty rate | 10.4% | 10.6% (3.1–25.8%) n=32,364 | 8.4% (3.6–16.8%) n=872 |
| Uninsured 18–64 | 5.4% | 9.0% (1.5–24.3%) n=32,286 | 6.2% (2.3–12.7%) n=872 |
| No HS diploma (25+) | 6.8% | 7.9% (1.8–20.7%) n=32,505 | 5.5% (2.2–11.2%) n=873 |
| Bachelor's or higher (25+) | 13.1% | 23.3% (9.2–53.6%) n=32,505 | 23.4% (13.6–48.8%) n=873 |
| Unemployment rate (16+) | 4.7% | 3.9% (0.0–9.8%) n=32,274 | 3.2% (0.8–7.1%) n=872 |
| Households without a vehicle | 3.5% | 3.9% (0.0–12.5%) n=32,322 | 3.4% (0.4–9.1%) n=871 |
| Broadband subscription | 90.7% | 89.3% (75.1–97.1%) n=32,322 | 89.2% (81.6–95.3%) n=871 |
| Housing cost burden (≥30% income) | 32.6% | 23.7% (10.6–40.0%) n=32,322 | 22.1% (14.0–31.1%) n=871 |
| Homeownership rate | 78.2% | 78.7% (51.7–94.0%) n=32,322 | 83.9% (67.0–94.0%) n=871 |
| Crowded housing (>1 per room) | 1.6% | 1.3% (0.0–6.3%) n=32,322 | 1.1% (0.0–3.9%) n=871 |
| Foreign-born population | 1.9% | 2.6% (0.0–18.6%) n=32,553 | 1.8% (0.1–11.9%) n=873 |
| Single-parent households | 56.0% | 53.6% (37.3–74.1%) n=32,087 | 56.9% (44.1–70.7%) n=870 |
| Population 65+ | 14.1% | 19.4% (10.8–33.6%) n=32,553 | 20.2% (12.7–30.7%) n=873 |
| Median age | 41.2 yr | 42.2 yr (33.0–56.3) n=32,292 | 42.3 yr (35.2–54.3) n=873 |
| Median household income | $75,179 | $72,070 ($46,039–$118,707) n=30,318 | $77,917 ($58,441–$110,840) n=864 |
| Median home value | $281,700 | $222,200 ($100,300–$579,820) n=30,049 | $234,000 ($132,740–$396,860) n=857 |
| Median gross rent | $986 | $1,021 ($677–$1,912) n=25,670 | $925 ($650–$1,588) n=759 |
Life expectancyNCHS / RWJF USALEEP · model-based
| Measure | Value | US median (p10–p90) | MN median (p10–p90) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy at birth | 80.0 yr ± 0.64 | 78.9 yr (74.7–82.8) n=31,308 | 81.1 yr (78.3–84.8) n=864 |
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 0.64 years of 80.0, and it’s very unlikely to be off by more than twice that.
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