ZIP code
55946
in Kenyon, MinnesotaPopulation 3,395
54.95/ 100
Ranked #9,499 of 32,066 US ZIPs (top 30%)
Ranked #341 of 866 Minnesota ZIPs (top 39%)
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.
PFAS in drinking water
5.8%
in the bottom 1.8% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST2ndUS2ndDefinition & 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 ›Elder-services access
0.3 per 1,000 residents
in the top 4.5% nationally
Higher is healthier
ST91stUS96thDefinition & source ›
The number of services for older adults and people with disabilities 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 ›Radon
3.3 pCi/L
in the top 6.9% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST79thUS93rdDefinition & source ›
The modeled typical indoor radon level for this area, in picocuries per liter — the EPA recommends fixing a home at 4 pCi/L or above.
Modeled from indoor-radon measurements. In Alaska and Hawaii, where those measurements are not published, a US Geological Survey geologic radon-potential category stands in — a coarser input, disclosed rather than hidden.
Full methodology ›Distance to a community health center
20.6 mi
in the top 7.9% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST55thUS92ndDefinition & 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 ›Loneliness
28.3%
in the bottom 9.0% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST23rdUS9thDefinition & source ›
The estimated share of adults who report feeling lonely.
Full methodology ›Industrial-pollution burden
in the top 10.0% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST95thUS90thDefinition & source ›
The EPA’s modeled screening score for industrial chemical releases, weighting the amounts released by their toxicity and how many people live nearby — a relative comparison score, not a measured exposure.
Full methodology ›The read
Overall, Kenyon, Minnesota (ZIP 55946) lands in the top 30% healthiest ZIPs nationally (9,499th) and the top 39% of Minnesota (341st).
The picture here is genuinely mixed, with readings on both sides: modeled pfas resides in the bottom 1.8% nationally, and elder services registers in the top 4.5% nationally. Modeled loneliness rests in the bottom 9.0% nationally. Modeled loud transportation noise stands at the national minimum, shared with about 22% of ZIPs. Pharmacy lies in the top 13.6% nationally. On the other side, modeled radon lands in the top 6.9% nationally, distance to a community health center sits in the top 7.9% nationally, and modeled industrial-pollution burden is in the top 10.0% nationally. Modeled fine-particle settles in the top 10.5% nationally. Distance to a hazardous-chemical facility resides at the national minimum, shared with about 31% of ZIPs.
A note on the terms: 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. Radon is a radioactive soil gas the EPA identifies as the top cause of lung cancer in nonsmokers. Industrial-pollution burden is the EPA's modeled screening score weighting industrial chemical releases by their toxicity and how many people live nearby. For a healthier nearby comparison, ZIP 55009, 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.
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 72%
21%
Mental Health
healthier than 67%
8%
Disability
healthier than 69%
7%
Climate / Disaster Risk
healthier than 88%
5%
About typical
Social Need / SDOH
healthier than 52%
16%
Preventive Care
healthier than 53%
13%
Risk Behavior
healthier than 55%
11%
Holding it back
Environmental Hazard
healthier than 33%
14%
Healthcare Access
healthier than 7%
5%
Lifting this score
Environmental Hazard
healthier than 61%
14%
Mental Health
healthier than 74%
8%
Climate / Disaster Risk
healthier than 78%
5%
About typical
Chronic Disease Burden
healthier than 52%
21%
Social Need / SDOH
healthier than 43%
16%
Disability
healthier than 50%
7%
Holding it back
Preventive Care
healthier than 31%
13%
Risk Behavior
healthier than 29%
11%
Healthcare Access
healthier than 37%
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
55009
Minnesotashares a border
Score 56.53
Closest healthier
55018
Minnesotashares a border
Score 58.82
Similar health profile
55307
Minnesota97% similar profile
Score 53.79
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 | 24.7% | 22.1–27.5 |
| High blood pressure among adults | 34.3% | 30.9–37.9 |
| Cancer (non-skin) or melanoma among adults | 9.8% | 9.0–10.7 |
| Current asthma among adults | 9.9% | 8.9–11.0 |
| Coronary heart disease among adults | 7.0% | 6.2–7.8 |
| Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease among adults | 6.2% | 5.4–7.1 |
| Depression among adults | 22.7% | 19.9–25.9 |
| Diagnosed diabetes among adults | 10.7% | 9.4–12.3 |
| High cholesterol among adults who have ever been screened | 34.5% | 31.2–38.0 |
| Obesity among adults | 35.8% | 30.2–41.5 |
| Stroke among adults | 3.5% | 3.2–3.9 |
| All teeth lost among adults aged >=65 years | 9.8% | 8.0–11.9 |
PreventionCDC PLACES 2022 / 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Current lack of health insurance among adults aged 18-64 years | 7.6% | 6.3–9.1 |
| Taking medicine to control high blood pressure among adults with high blood pressure | 78.3% | 75.6–80.7 |
| Visits to doctor for routine checkup within the past year among adults | 74.8% | 71.6–77.8 |
| Cholesterol screening among adults | 85.7% | 83.9–87.4 |
| Colorectal cancer screening among adults aged 45–75 years | 67.0% | 62.4–71.6 |
| Visited dentist or dental clinic in the past year among adults | 67.7% | 64.6–70.9 |
| Mammography use among women aged 50-74 years | 76.5% | 69.8–82.4 |
Health Risk BehaviorsCDC PLACES 2022 / 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Binge drinking among adults | 18.4% | 15.7–21.3 |
| Current cigarette smoking among adults | 14.3% | 12.1–16.8 |
| No leisure-time physical activity among adults | 25.3% | 21.6–29.5 |
| Short sleep duration among adults | 32.2% | 27.3–37.7 |
Health StatusCDC PLACES 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Fair or poor self-rated health status among adults | 16.7% | 14.5–19.4 |
| Frequent mental distress among adults | 15.2% | 13.6–17.1 |
| Frequent physical distress among adults | 12.5% | 11.1–14.3 |
DisabilityCDC PLACES 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Cognitive disability among adults | 12.9% | 11.3–14.6 |
| Any disability among adults | 28.9% | 25.5–32.9 |
| Hearing disability among adults | 8.2% | 7.4–9.2 |
| Independent living disability among adults | 7.4% | 6.5–8.3 |
| Mobility disability among adults | 13.0% | 11.3–15.1 |
| Self-care disability among adults | 3.4% | 3.0–3.8 |
| Vision disability among adults | 4.2% | 3.7–4.7 |
Health-Related Social NeedsCDC PLACES 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Lack of social and emotional support among adults | 21.1% | 18.3–24.0 |
| Food insecurity in the past 12 months among adults | 10.2% | 8.6–12.2 |
| Received food stamps in the past 12 months among adults | 7.0% | 5.9–8.4 |
| Housing insecurity in the past 12 months among adults | 8.5% | 7.3–9.9 |
| Lack of reliable transportation in the past 12 months among adults | 6.5% | 5.7–7.4 |
| Loneliness among adults | 28.3% | 24.6–32.2 |
| Utility services shut-off threat in the past 12 months among adults | 5.2% | 4.5–6.1 |
Community & economyCensus ACS 5-Year · 2024 release · observed
| Measure | Value | US median (p10–p90) | MN median (p10–p90) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty rate | 10.9% | 10.6% (3.1–25.8%) n=32,364 | 8.4% (3.6–16.8%) n=872 |
| Uninsured 18–64 | 3.8% | 9.0% (1.5–24.3%) n=32,286 | 6.2% (2.3–12.7%) n=872 |
| No HS diploma (25+) | 5.8% | 7.9% (1.8–20.7%) n=32,505 | 5.5% (2.2–11.2%) n=873 |
| Bachelor's or higher (25+) | 22.7% | 23.3% (9.2–53.6%) n=32,505 | 23.4% (13.6–48.8%) n=873 |
| Unemployment rate (16+) | 4.6% | 3.9% (0.0–9.8%) n=32,274 | 3.2% (0.8–7.1%) n=872 |
| Households without a vehicle | 3.0% | 3.9% (0.0–12.5%) n=32,322 | 3.4% (0.4–9.1%) n=871 |
| Broadband subscription | 92.7% | 89.3% (75.1–97.1%) n=32,322 | 89.2% (81.6–95.3%) n=871 |
| Housing cost burden (≥30% income) | 21.2% | 23.7% (10.6–40.0%) n=32,322 | 22.1% (14.0–31.1%) n=871 |
| Homeownership rate | 88.7% | 78.7% (51.7–94.0%) n=32,322 | 83.9% (67.0–94.0%) n=871 |
| Crowded housing (>1 per room) | 2.3% | 1.3% (0.0–6.3%) n=32,322 | 1.1% (0.0–3.9%) n=871 |
| Foreign-born population | 0.8% | 2.6% (0.0–18.6%) n=32,553 | 1.8% (0.1–11.9%) n=873 |
| Single-parent households | 60.3% | 53.6% (37.3–74.1%) n=32,087 | 56.9% (44.1–70.7%) n=870 |
| Population 65+ | 20.7% | 19.4% (10.8–33.6%) n=32,553 | 20.2% (12.7–30.7%) n=873 |
| Median age | 43.1 yr | 42.2 yr (33.0–56.3) n=32,292 | 42.3 yr (35.2–54.3) n=873 |
| Median household income | $85,781 | $72,070 ($46,039–$118,707) n=30,318 | $77,917 ($58,441–$110,840) n=864 |
| Median home value | $261,300 | $222,200 ($100,300–$579,820) n=30,049 | $234,000 ($132,740–$396,860) n=857 |
| Median gross rent | $881 | $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 | 82.5 yr ± 0.98 | 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 0.98 years of 82.5, 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