ZIP code
56063
in Madison Lake, MinnesotaPopulation 3,221
60.56/ 100
Ranked #4,440 of 32,066 US ZIPs (top 13.9%)
Ranked #119 of 866 Minnesota ZIPs (top 13.8%)
Ranked #2 of 17 Mankato, MN ZIPs (top 11.8%)
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.
Arsenic in groundwater
25%
in the top 4.4% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST87thUS96thDefinition & source ›
The modeled probability that untreated groundwater in this area — the source private wells draw on — exceeds the federal arsenic limit of 10 micrograms 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 ›Loneliness
27.6%
in the bottom 5.4% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST11thUS5thDefinition & source ›
The estimated share of adults who report feeling lonely.
Full methodology ›Short sleep
29.2%
in the bottom 6.5% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST32ndUS6thDefinition & source ›
The estimated share of adults who usually sleep less than seven hours in a 24-hour period.
Full methodology ›Housing insecurity
7.1%
in the bottom 8.1% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST10thUS8thDefinition & source ›
The estimated share of adults who experienced housing insecurity in the past 12 months.
Full methodology ›Utility shut-off threat
4.6%
in the bottom 8.6% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST11thUS9thDefinition & source ›
The estimated share of adults whose household was threatened with a utility shut-off in the past 12 months.
Full methodology ›Tooth loss
6.9%
in the bottom 7.8% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST12thUS8thDefinition & source ›
The estimated share of adults aged 65 and older who have lost all of their natural teeth.
Full methodology ›Lack of transportation
5.5%
in the bottom 13.7% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST9thUS14thDefinition & source ›
The estimated share of adults who lacked reliable transportation in the past 12 months.
Full methodology ›The read
Overall, Madison Lake, Minnesota (ZIP 56063) places in the top 13.9% healthiest ZIPs nationally (4,440th) and the top 13.8% of Minnesota (119th).
The standout strengths in the data are the natural place to begin: modeled loneliness lies in the bottom 5.4% nationally, and short sleep rests in the bottom 6.5% nationally. Modeled housing insecurity resides in the bottom 8.1% nationally, and utility shutoff is in the bottom 8.6% nationally. Modeled food insecurity lands in the bottom 10.4% nationally. Modeled loud transportation noise stands at the national minimum, shared with about 22% of ZIPs. Modeled tooth loss registers in the bottom 7.8% nationally, and fair or poor health settles in the bottom 11.1% nationally. On the other side, modeled arsenic sits in the top 4.4% nationally, and fine-particle lies in the top 11.7% nationally.
For readers new to these terms, arsenic is a natural groundwater contaminant, here a modeled estimate of the chance private-well levels exceed a benchmark. Fine-particle is fine airborne particles about one-thirtieth the width of a hair, counted on modeled days above the EPA standard. 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. Among nearby ZIPs, the nearest healthier one overall is ZIP 56080, about 5.5 miles away.
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 Mankato, 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 78%
21%
Social Need / SDOH
healthier than 84%
16%
Preventive Care
healthier than 79%
13%
Risk Behavior
healthier than 77%
11%
Mental Health
healthier than 67%
8%
Disability
healthier than 84%
7%
Climate / Disaster Risk
healthier than 65%
5%
About typical
Healthcare Access
healthier than 46%
5%
Holding it back
Environmental Hazard
healthier than 38%
14%
Lifting this score
Chronic Disease Burden
healthier than 62%
21%
Social Need / SDOH
healthier than 78%
16%
Environmental Hazard
healthier than 67%
14%
Preventive Care
healthier than 79%
13%
Risk Behavior
healthier than 77%
11%
Mental Health
healthier than 73%
8%
Disability
healthier than 76%
7%
Healthcare Access
healthier than 78%
5%
Holding it back
Climate / Disaster Risk
healthier than 35%
5%
Lifting this score
Social Need / SDOH
healthier than 93%
16%
Environmental Hazard
healthier than 93%
14%
Preventive Care
in the top 0.00%
13%
Risk Behavior
in the top 0.00%
11%
Mental Health
in the top 0.00%
8%
Disability
healthier than 71%
7%
Healthcare Access
healthier than 71%
5%
About typical
Chronic Disease Burden
healthier than 50%
21%
Holding it back
Climate / Disaster Risk
healthier than 36%
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
56001
Minnesotashares a border
Score 53.62
Closest healthier
56080
Minnesotaabout 5.5 mi away
Score 61.84
Similar health profile
03036
New Hampshire99% similar profile
Score 64.37
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 | 24.9% | 22.5–27.3 |
| High blood pressure among adults | 33.5% | 30.5–36.5 |
| Cancer (non-skin) or melanoma among adults | 9.6% | 8.9–10.4 |
| Current asthma among adults | 9.9% | 9.0–10.9 |
| Coronary heart disease among adults | 6.2% | 5.6–6.9 |
| Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease among adults | 5.6% | 4.9–6.4 |
| Depression among adults | 24.0% | 21.4–26.9 |
| Diagnosed diabetes among adults | 10.7% | 9.4–11.9 |
| High cholesterol among adults who have ever been screened | 35.0% | 31.9–38.2 |
| Obesity among adults | 34.6% | 29.7–39.5 |
| Stroke among adults | 3.1% | 2.9–3.4 |
| All teeth lost among adults aged >=65 years | 6.9% | 5.8–8.2 |
PreventionCDC PLACES 2022 / 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Current lack of health insurance among adults aged 18-64 years | 6.0% | 4.9–7.1 |
| Taking medicine to control high blood pressure among adults with high blood pressure | 78.0% | 75.5–80.3 |
| Visits to doctor for routine checkup within the past year among adults | 76.6% | 73.8–79.3 |
| Cholesterol screening among adults | 87.4% | 86.0–88.8 |
| Colorectal cancer screening among adults aged 45–75 years | 71.5% | 67.9–74.9 |
| Visited dentist or dental clinic in the past year among adults | 69.8% | 67.1–72.4 |
| Mammography use among women aged 50-74 years | 79.0% | 73.8–83.7 |
Health Risk BehaviorsCDC PLACES 2022 / 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Binge drinking among adults | 18.4% | 16.0–21.0 |
| Current cigarette smoking among adults | 13.4% | 11.4–15.5 |
| No leisure-time physical activity among adults | 21.1% | 18.0–24.2 |
| Short sleep duration among adults | 29.2% | 25.3–33.5 |
Health StatusCDC PLACES 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Fair or poor self-rated health status among adults | 14.4% | 12.6–16.3 |
| Frequent mental distress among adults | 14.3% | 12.8–15.9 |
| Frequent physical distress among adults | 11.4% | 10.2–12.7 |
DisabilityCDC PLACES 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Cognitive disability among adults | 11.7% | 10.4–13.2 |
| Any disability among adults | 25.8% | 22.7–28.9 |
| Hearing disability among adults | 7.0% | 6.3–7.7 |
| Independent living disability among adults | 6.3% | 5.6–7.1 |
| Mobility disability among adults | 11.0% | 9.7–12.5 |
| Self-care disability among adults | 3.0% | 2.7–3.3 |
| Vision disability among adults | 3.5% | 3.1–3.9 |
Health-Related Social NeedsCDC PLACES 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Lack of social and emotional support among adults | 18.9% | 16.2–21.4 |
| Food insecurity in the past 12 months among adults | 8.6% | 7.1–10.2 |
| Received food stamps in the past 12 months among adults | 6.0% | 4.9–7.2 |
| Housing insecurity in the past 12 months among adults | 7.1% | 5.9–8.2 |
| Lack of reliable transportation in the past 12 months among adults | 5.5% | 4.8–6.3 |
| Loneliness among adults | 27.6% | 24.0–31.3 |
| Utility services shut-off threat in the past 12 months among adults | 4.6% | 3.9–5.3 |
Community & economyCensus ACS 5-Year · 2024 release · observed
| Measure | Value | US median (p10–p90) | MN median (p10–p90) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty rate | 5.0% | 10.6% (3.1–25.8%) n=32,364 | 8.4% (3.6–16.8%) n=872 |
| Uninsured 18–64 | 4.7% | 9.0% (1.5–24.3%) n=32,286 | 6.2% (2.3–12.7%) n=872 |
| No HS diploma (25+) | 1.8% | 7.9% (1.8–20.7%) n=32,505 | 5.5% (2.2–11.2%) n=873 |
| Bachelor's or higher (25+) | 40.4% | 23.3% (9.2–53.6%) n=32,505 | 23.4% (13.6–48.8%) n=873 |
| Unemployment rate (16+) | 5.1% | 3.9% (0.0–9.8%) n=32,274 | 3.2% (0.8–7.1%) n=872 |
| Households without a vehicle | 1.1% | 3.9% (0.0–12.5%) n=32,322 | 3.4% (0.4–9.1%) n=871 |
| Broadband subscription | 90.2% | 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 | 82.4% | 78.7% (51.7–94.0%) n=32,322 | 83.9% (67.0–94.0%) n=871 |
| Crowded housing (>1 per room) | 0.2% | 1.3% (0.0–6.3%) n=32,322 | 1.1% (0.0–3.9%) n=871 |
| Foreign-born population | 1.6% | 2.6% (0.0–18.6%) n=32,553 | 1.8% (0.1–11.9%) n=873 |
| Single-parent households | 63.0% | 53.6% (37.3–74.1%) n=32,087 | 56.9% (44.1–70.7%) n=870 |
| Population 65+ | 23.6% | 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 | $102,391 | $72,070 ($46,039–$118,707) n=30,318 | $77,917 ($58,441–$110,840) n=864 |
| Median home value | $416,300 | $222,200 ($100,300–$579,820) n=30,049 | $234,000 ($132,740–$396,860) n=857 |
| Median gross rent | $810 | $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 | 79.8 yr ± 0.80 | 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 0.80 years of 79.8, and it’s very unlikely to be off by more than twice that.
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