ZIP code
55954
in Mabel, MinnesotaPopulation 1,332
54.06/ 100
Ranked #10,613 of 32,066 US ZIPs (top 33%)
Ranked #404 of 866 Minnesota ZIPs (top 47%)
Ranked #27 of 34 Rochester, MN ZIPs (bottom 21%)
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
4.3%
in the bottom 0.6% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST1stUS1stDefinition & 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 ›Radon
3.8 pCi/L
in the top 2.9% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST95thUS97thDefinition & 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 ›Outpatient-care access
0.68 per 1,000 residents
in the top 4.2% nationally
Higher is healthier
ST96thUS96thDefinition & source ›
The number of outpatient clinics located 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 ›Fatal road crashes
45 per 100,000 residents per year
in the top 5.3% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST99thUS95thDefinition & 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 ›Distance to a community health center
25.4 mi
in the top 5.5% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST64thUS95thDefinition & 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 ›Short sleep
29.1%
in the bottom 6.2% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST30thUS6thDefinition & source ›
The estimated share of adults who usually sleep less than seven hours in a 24-hour period.
Full methodology ›Civic-institution access
0.68 per 1,000 residents
in the top 8.0% nationally
Higher is healthier
ST92ndUS92ndDefinition & source ›
The number of civic and social organizations 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 ›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 ›Colon-cancer screening
73.2%
in the top 6.8% nationally
Higher is healthier
ST88thUS93rdDefinition & source ›
The estimated share of adults aged 45–75 who are up to date on colorectal-cancer screening.
Full methodology ›Obesity
39.9%
in the top 25% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST91stUS75thDefinition & source ›
The estimated share of adults with obesity, defined as a body-mass index of 30 or higher.
Full methodology ›The read
By the composite measure, Mabel, Minnesota (ZIP 55954) sits in the top 33% healthiest ZIPs nationally (10,613th) and the top 47% of Minnesota (404th).
The readings split fairly evenly between strengths and concerns: modeled pfas registers in the bottom 0.6% nationally, outpatient lands in the top 4.2% nationally, and modeled short sleep resides in the bottom 6.2% nationally. Civic lies in the top 8.0% nationally, modeled loneliness settles in the bottom 9.0% nationally, and modeled colon screening stands in the top 6.8% nationally. Fiber broadband is in the top 10.9% nationally. Working the other way, modeled radon rests in the top 2.9% nationally, and fatal road crashes sits in the top 5.3% nationally. Distance to a community health center registers in the top 5.5% nationally.
In plain language, 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. Distance to a community health center is a federally funded (HRSA) community health center serving everyone regardless of ability to pay. ZIP 55962, just across the boundary, ranks 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 Rochester, MN metro area.
Compared with the ZIP codes measured across all nine scoring domains — not with all US ZIP codes.
Lifting this score
Preventive Care
healthier than 70%
13%
Risk Behavior
healthier than 71%
11%
Mental Health
healthier than 68%
8%
Climate / Disaster Risk
healthier than 83%
5%
About typical
Chronic Disease Burden
healthier than 52%
21%
Social Need / SDOH
healthier than 56%
16%
Environmental Hazard
healthier than 42%
14%
Disability
healthier than 58%
7%
Holding it back
Healthcare Access
healthier than 6%
5%
Lifting this score
Environmental Hazard
healthier than 71%
14%
Preventive Care
healthier than 62%
13%
Risk Behavior
healthier than 65%
11%
Mental Health
healthier than 77%
8%
Climate / Disaster Risk
healthier than 66%
5%
About typical
Social Need / SDOH
healthier than 48%
16%
Holding it back
Chronic Disease Burden
healthier than 20%
21%
Disability
healthier than 29%
7%
Healthcare Access
healthier than 33%
5%
Lifting this score
Preventive Care
healthier than 74%
13%
Mental Health
healthier than 78%
8%
About typical
Environmental Hazard
healthier than 43%
14%
Risk Behavior
healthier than 57%
11%
Climate / Disaster Risk
healthier than 52%
5%
Holding it back
Chronic Disease Burden
healthier than 13%
21%
Social Need / SDOH
healthier than 35%
16%
Disability
healthier than 22%
7%
Healthcare Access
healthier than 26%
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
55922
Minnesotashares a border
Score 48.39
Closest healthier
55962
Minnesotashares a border
Score 55.82
Similar health profile
55775
Minnesota98% similar profile
Score 52.91
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 | 27.6% | 24.4–30.9 |
| High blood pressure among adults | 37.2% | 33.2–41.3 |
| Cancer (non-skin) or melanoma among adults | 10.9% | 9.9–11.9 |
| Current asthma among adults | 9.9% | 8.7–11.2 |
| Coronary heart disease among adults | 8.0% | 7.0–9.0 |
| Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease among adults | 7.0% | 6.0–8.2 |
| Depression among adults | 23.1% | 19.8–26.8 |
| Diagnosed diabetes among adults | 12.1% | 10.4–13.9 |
| High cholesterol among adults who have ever been screened | 36.7% | 32.7–41.0 |
| Obesity among adults | 39.9% | 33.0–47.5 |
| Stroke among adults | 4.0% | 3.5–4.4 |
| All teeth lost among adults aged >=65 years | 10.8% | 8.9–12.9 |
PreventionCDC PLACES 2022 / 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Current lack of health insurance among adults aged 18-64 years | 7.5% | 6.0–9.2 |
| Taking medicine to control high blood pressure among adults with high blood pressure | 79.8% | 77.2–82.3 |
| Visits to doctor for routine checkup within the past year among adults | 76.5% | 73.2–79.9 |
| Cholesterol screening among adults | 86.4% | 84.7–88.0 |
| Colorectal cancer screening among adults aged 45–75 years | 73.2% | 69.1–77.0 |
| Visited dentist or dental clinic in the past year among adults | 67.1% | 63.8–70.1 |
| Mammography use among women aged 50-74 years | 75.6% | 68.1–81.9 |
Health Risk BehaviorsCDC PLACES 2022 / 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Binge drinking among adults | 17.0% | 14.4–20.1 |
| Current cigarette smoking among adults | 15.0% | 12.6–17.6 |
| No leisure-time physical activity among adults | 25.5% | 21.2–30.1 |
| Short sleep duration among adults | 29.1% | 23.6–34.8 |
Health StatusCDC PLACES 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Fair or poor self-rated health status among adults | 17.7% | 15.1–20.5 |
| Frequent mental distress among adults | 14.8% | 13.0–16.6 |
| Frequent physical distress among adults | 13.2% | 11.5–15.0 |
DisabilityCDC PLACES 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Cognitive disability among adults | 13.0% | 11.3–14.9 |
| Any disability among adults | 31.9% | 27.6–36.2 |
| Hearing disability among adults | 9.2% | 8.1–10.3 |
| Independent living disability among adults | 7.8% | 6.7–9.0 |
| Mobility disability among adults | 14.1% | 12.0–16.4 |
| Self-care disability among adults | 3.7% | 3.2–4.2 |
| Vision disability among adults | 4.5% | 3.9–5.2 |
Health-Related Social NeedsCDC PLACES 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Lack of social and emotional support among adults | 20.0% | 16.9–23.1 |
| Food insecurity in the past 12 months among adults | 10.5% | 8.4–12.7 |
| Received food stamps in the past 12 months among adults | 7.8% | 6.2–9.5 |
| Housing insecurity in the past 12 months among adults | 8.2% | 6.7–9.6 |
| Lack of reliable transportation in the past 12 months among adults | 6.5% | 5.6–7.5 |
| Loneliness among adults | 28.3% | 24.0–32.9 |
| Utility services shut-off threat in the past 12 months among adults | 5.2% | 4.4–6.1 |
Community & economyCensus ACS 5-Year · 2024 release · observed
| Measure | Value | US median (p10–p90) | MN median (p10–p90) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty rate | 9.9% | 10.6% (3.1–25.8%) n=32,364 | 8.4% (3.6–16.8%) n=872 |
| Uninsured 18–64 | 7.4% | 9.0% (1.5–24.3%) n=32,286 | 6.2% (2.3–12.7%) n=872 |
| No HS diploma (25+) | 10.8% | 7.9% (1.8–20.7%) n=32,505 | 5.5% (2.2–11.2%) n=873 |
| Bachelor's or higher (25+) | 18.5% | 23.3% (9.2–53.6%) n=32,505 | 23.4% (13.6–48.8%) n=873 |
| Unemployment rate (16+) | 2.3% | 3.9% (0.0–9.8%) n=32,274 | 3.2% (0.8–7.1%) n=872 |
| Households without a vehicle | 2.5% | 3.9% (0.0–12.5%) n=32,322 | 3.4% (0.4–9.1%) n=871 |
| Broadband subscription | 87.3% | 89.3% (75.1–97.1%) n=32,322 | 89.2% (81.6–95.3%) n=871 |
| Housing cost burden (≥30% income) | 24.0% | 23.7% (10.6–40.0%) n=32,322 | 22.1% (14.0–31.1%) n=871 |
| Homeownership rate | 87.3% | 78.7% (51.7–94.0%) n=32,322 | 83.9% (67.0–94.0%) n=871 |
| Crowded housing (>1 per room) | 0.9% | 1.3% (0.0–6.3%) n=32,322 | 1.1% (0.0–3.9%) n=871 |
| Foreign-born population | 0.5% | 2.6% (0.0–18.6%) n=32,553 | 1.8% (0.1–11.9%) n=873 |
| Single-parent households | 45.1% | 53.6% (37.3–74.1%) n=32,087 | 56.9% (44.1–70.7%) n=870 |
| Population 65+ | 26.7% | 19.4% (10.8–33.6%) n=32,553 | 20.2% (12.7–30.7%) n=873 |
| Median age | 45.1 yr | 42.2 yr (33.0–56.3) n=32,292 | 42.3 yr (35.2–54.3) n=873 |
| Median household income | $66,250 | $72,070 ($46,039–$118,707) n=30,318 | $77,917 ($58,441–$110,840) n=864 |
| Median home value | $159,600 | $222,200 ($100,300–$579,820) n=30,049 | $234,000 ($132,740–$396,860) n=857 |
| Median gross rent | $779 | $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 | 81.6 yr ± 0.92 | 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 0.92 years of 81.6, and it’s very unlikely to be off by more than twice that.
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