ZIP code
55814
in Hermantown, MinnesotaPopulation 319
57.84/ 100
Ranked #6,535 of 32,066 US ZIPs (top 20%)
Ranked #188 of 866 Minnesota ZIPs (top 22%)
Ranked #7 of 65 Duluth, MN-WI ZIPs (top 10.8%)
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.
Transportation noise
100%
at the national maximum
Lower is healthier
ST99thUS99thDefinition & 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 ›Binge drinking
24.5%
in the top 0.7% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST99thUS99thDefinition & 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 0.8% 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 ›High cholesterol
28.5%
in the bottom 2.3% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST2ndUS2ndDefinition & source ›
The estimated share of adults with high cholesterol, among those who have ever been screened for it.
Full methodology ›Expected annual disaster loss
$0
in the bottom 2.2% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST1stUS2ndDefinition & 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 ›Tree cover
0.00%
at the national minimum
Higher is healthier
ST1stUS1stDefinition & source ›
The share of this ZIP’s land area covered by forest.
Full methodology ›Colon-cancer screening
56.8%
in the bottom 7.1% nationally
Higher is healthier
ST1stUS7thDefinition & source ›
The estimated share of adults aged 45–75 who are up to date on colorectal-cancer screening.
Full methodology ›Independent-living disability
5.3%
in the bottom 4.2% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST4thUS4thDefinition & source ›
The estimated share of adults who have difficulty doing errands alone, such as visiting a doctor’s office, because of a physical, mental, or emotional condition.
Full methodology ›Mobility disability
9.4%
in the bottom 6.9% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST9thUS7thDefinition & source ›
The estimated share of adults with serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs.
Full methodology ›Hearing disability
5.5%
in the bottom 11.0% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST7thUS11thDefinition & source ›
The estimated share of adults who are deaf or have serious difficulty hearing.
Full methodology ›The read
Overall, ZIP 55814, one of several in Hermantown, Minnesota lands in the top 20% healthiest ZIPs nationally (6,535th) and the top 22% of Minnesota (188th).
The signals balance out across the profile, strengths against concerns: modeled high cholesterol stands in the bottom 2.3% nationally, and expected annual loss lies in the bottom 2.2% nationally. Modeled independent living disability lands in the bottom 4.2% nationally, and mobility disability sits in the bottom 6.9% nationally. Modeled loud transportation noise is at the national minimum, shared with about 22% of ZIPs. Set against that, modeled transportation noise settles at the national maximum, binge drinking resides in the top 0.7% nationally, and tree cover registers at the national minimum. Modeled colon screening rests in the bottom 7.1% nationally, and fine-particle stands in the top 11.7% nationally.
Set beside the nearby areas, transportation noise runs far higher than the surrounding ZIPs on this measure. A note on the terms: expected annual loss is FEMA's modeled estimate, in dollars, of average yearly harm to people from natural hazards. Fine-particle is fine airborne particles about one-thirtieth the width of a hair, counted on modeled days above the EPA standard. Transportation noise is the modeled share of an area exposed to average road, rail, and air noise at or above 55 decibels. For a healthier nearby comparison, ZIP 55811, just across the boundary, ranks better 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 Duluth, 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 93%
21%
Mental Health
healthier than 96%
8%
Disability
healthier than 90%
7%
Climate / Disaster Risk
healthier than 87%
5%
About typical
Social Need / SDOH
healthier than 54%
16%
Holding it back
Environmental Hazard
healthier than 27%
14%
Preventive Care
healthier than 15%
13%
Risk Behavior
healthier than 6%
11%
Healthcare Access
healthier than 38%
5%
Lifting this score
Chronic Disease Burden
healthier than 89%
21%
Mental Health
in the top 0.00%
8%
Disability
healthier than 86%
7%
Climate / Disaster Risk
healthier than 76%
5%
Healthcare Access
healthier than 74%
5%
About typical
Social Need / SDOH
healthier than 45%
16%
Environmental Hazard
healthier than 49%
14%
Holding it back
Preventive Care
healthier than 3%
13%
Risk Behavior
in the bottom 0.5%
11%
Lifting this score
Chronic Disease Burden
in the top 0.00%
21%
Social Need / SDOH
healthier than 68%
16%
Mental Health
in the top 0.00%
8%
Disability
healthier than 98%
7%
About typical
Climate / Disaster Risk
healthier than 45%
5%
Healthcare Access
healthier than 52%
5%
Holding it back
Environmental Hazard
healthier than 2%
14%
Preventive Care
healthier than 4%
13%
Risk Behavior
healthier than 4%
11%
“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
55811
Minnesotashares a border
Score 58.67
Closest healthier
55803
Minnesotaabout 0.5 mi away
Score 60.66
Similar health profile
60440
Illinois96% similar profile
Score 54.48
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 | 16.6% | 14.2–19.1 |
| High blood pressure among adults | 32.5% | 28.8–36.6 |
| Cancer (non-skin) or melanoma among adults | 5.1% | 4.4–5.7 |
| Current asthma among adults | 7.8% | 6.7–8.9 |
| Coronary heart disease among adults | 5.2% | 4.4–6.2 |
| Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease among adults | 4.2% | 3.2–5.4 |
| Depression among adults | 16.5% | 13.9–19.2 |
| Diagnosed diabetes among adults | 11.2% | 9.4–13.1 |
| High cholesterol among adults who have ever been screened | 28.5% | 25.2–31.9 |
| Obesity among adults | 40.7% | 35.4–46.3 |
| Stroke among adults | 2.7% | 2.3–3.2 |
| All teeth lost among adults aged >=65 years | 11.8% | 9.6–14.4 |
PreventionCDC PLACES 2022 / 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Current lack of health insurance among adults aged 18-64 years | 9.7% | 7.3–12.7 |
| Taking medicine to control high blood pressure among adults with high blood pressure | 70.0% | 65.2–74.5 |
| Visits to doctor for routine checkup within the past year among adults | 69.9% | 65.7–74.1 |
| Cholesterol screening among adults | 84.3% | 81.3–86.9 |
| Colorectal cancer screening among adults aged 45–75 years | 56.8% | 53.0–60.6 |
| Visited dentist or dental clinic in the past year among adults | 62.7% | 59.5–65.6 |
| Mammography use among women aged 50-74 years | 76.9% | 70.9–82.0 |
Health Risk BehaviorsCDC PLACES 2022 / 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Binge drinking among adults | 24.5% | 20.8–28.8 |
| Current cigarette smoking among adults | 18.8% | 14.1–23.8 |
| No leisure-time physical activity among adults | 22.0% | 17.6–26.8 |
| Short sleep duration among adults | 38.3% | 34.2–42.2 |
Health StatusCDC PLACES 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Fair or poor self-rated health status among adults | 17.5% | 14.1–21.6 |
| Frequent mental distress among adults | 13.5% | 11.4–15.7 |
| Frequent physical distress among adults | 11.0% | 9.1–13.2 |
DisabilityCDC PLACES 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Cognitive disability among adults | 11.5% | 9.3–14.1 |
| Any disability among adults | 24.6% | 20.4–29.4 |
| Hearing disability among adults | 5.5% | 4.7–6.4 |
| Independent living disability among adults | 5.3% | 4.2–6.6 |
| Mobility disability among adults | 9.4% | 7.4–11.8 |
| Self-care disability among adults | 3.3% | 2.7–4.2 |
| Vision disability among adults | 3.9% | 3.2–4.8 |
Health-Related Social NeedsCDC PLACES 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Lack of social and emotional support among adults | 28.3% | 24.1–32.9 |
| Food insecurity in the past 12 months among adults | 14.0% | 10.3–18.7 |
| Received food stamps in the past 12 months among adults | 9.2% | 6.4–12.7 |
| Housing insecurity in the past 12 months among adults | 12.6% | 9.7–16.0 |
| Lack of reliable transportation in the past 12 months among adults | 8.6% | 6.8–10.7 |
| Loneliness among adults | 31.3% | 27.3–35.9 |
| Utility services shut-off threat in the past 12 months among adults | 8.2% | 6.5–10.2 |
Community & economyCensus ACS 5-Year · 2024 release · observed
| Measure | Value | US median (p10–p90) | MN median (p10–p90) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty rate | — | 10.6% (3.1–25.8%) n=32,364 | 8.4% (3.6–16.8%) n=872 |
| Uninsured 18–64 | — | 9.0% (1.5–24.3%) n=32,286 | 6.2% (2.3–12.7%) n=872 |
| No HS diploma (25+) | 22.3% | 7.9% (1.8–20.7%) n=32,505 | 5.5% (2.2–11.2%) n=873 |
| Bachelor's or higher (25+) | 1.6% | 23.3% (9.2–53.6%) n=32,505 | 23.4% (13.6–48.8%) n=873 |
| Unemployment rate (16+) | — | 3.9% (0.0–9.8%) n=32,274 | 3.2% (0.8–7.1%) n=872 |
| Households without a vehicle | — | 3.9% (0.0–12.5%) n=32,322 | 3.4% (0.4–9.1%) n=871 |
| Broadband subscription | — | 89.3% (75.1–97.1%) n=32,322 | 89.2% (81.6–95.3%) n=871 |
| Housing cost burden (≥30% income) | — | 23.7% (10.6–40.0%) n=32,322 | 22.1% (14.0–31.1%) n=871 |
| Homeownership rate | — | 78.7% (51.7–94.0%) n=32,322 | 83.9% (67.0–94.0%) n=871 |
| Crowded housing (>1 per room) | — | 1.3% (0.0–6.3%) n=32,322 | 1.1% (0.0–3.9%) n=871 |
| Foreign-born population | 7.2% | 2.6% (0.0–18.6%) n=32,553 | 1.8% (0.1–11.9%) n=873 |
| Single-parent households | — | 53.6% (37.3–74.1%) n=32,087 | 56.9% (44.1–70.7%) n=870 |
| Population 65+ | 1.6% | 19.4% (10.8–33.6%) n=32,553 | 20.2% (12.7–30.7%) n=873 |
| Median age | 44.5 yr | 42.2 yr (33.0–56.3) n=32,292 | 42.3 yr (35.2–54.3) n=873 |
| Median household income | — | $72,070 ($46,039–$118,707) n=30,318 | $77,917 ($58,441–$110,840) n=864 |
| Median home value | — | $222,200 ($100,300–$579,820) n=30,049 | $234,000 ($132,740–$396,860) n=857 |
| Median gross rent | — | $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 | 77.2 yr ± 0.97 | 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 0.97 years of 77.2, and it’s very unlikely to be off by more than twice that.
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