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56260

in Maynard, MinnesotaPopulation 913

ZipVitals Score
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50.71/ 100

Ranked #15,264 of 32,066 US ZIPs (top 48%)

Ranked #659 of 866 Minnesota ZIPs (bottom 24%)

Ranks are modeled estimates — ZIPs a few hundred places apart are effectively tied.

Broad coverage across health domains

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.

Civic-institution access

1.2 per 1,000 residents

in the top 3.2% nationally

Higher is healthier

ST97th
US97th
Definition & 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 ›

Radon

3.3 pCi/L

in the top 6.3% nationally

Lower is healthier

ST81st
US94th
Definition & 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 Superfund site

66.6 mi

in the top 7.2% nationally

Higher is healthier

ST87th
US93rd
Definition & source ›

The distance in miles from this ZIP’s edge to the nearest Superfund site — an abandoned or uncontrolled hazardous-waste site the EPA has listed for cleanup.

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Fine-particle (PM2.5) exceedance

1.1%

in the top 8.0% nationally

Lower is healthier

ST54th
US92nd
Definition & 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 ›

Energy-cost burden

5.2%

in the top 6.9% nationally

Lower is healthier

ST82nd
US93rd
Definition & source ›

The modeled share of household income spent on home energy bills — electricity, gas, and heating fuels.

A modeled share of household income spent on home energy. Estimates that hit the model’s 100% ceiling are suppressed rather than published, because at that point the figure reflects the model’s limit rather than a measured burden.

Full methodology ›

Distance to a community health center

19 mi

in the top 8.8% nationally

Lower is healthier

ST51st
US91st
Definition & 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 ›

Obesity

40.7%

in the top 20% nationally

Lower is healthier

ST95th
US80th
Definition & source ›

The estimated share of adults with obesity, defined as a body-mass index of 30 or higher.

Full methodology ›

Dry extreme heat

13.6 days/year

in the top 30% nationally

Lower is healthier

ST92nd
US70th
Definition & source ›

The average number of days per year with a modeled daily high of at least 95 °F.

Full methodology ›

The read

On the composite measure, Maynard, Minnesota (ZIP 56260) stands in the top 48% healthiest ZIPs nationally (15,264th) and the bottom 24% of Minnesota (659th), based on limited data; treat as directional.

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The bright spots in the data define much of the story here: civic stands in the top 3.2% nationally, and distance to a Superfund site sits in the top 7.2% nationally. Modeled short sleep resides in the bottom 11.0% nationally, and loneliness stands in the bottom 13.3% nationally. Modeled colon screening sits in the top 12.3% nationally. On the other side, modeled radon resides in the top 6.3% nationally, fine-particle stands in the top 8.0% nationally, and energy burden sits in the top 6.9% nationally. Distance to a community health center resides in the top 8.8% nationally. Distance to a hazardous-chemical facility stands at the national minimum, shared with about 31% of ZIPs.

For clarity, radon is a radioactive soil gas the EPA identifies as the top cause of lung cancer in nonsmokers. Distance to a Superfund site is an abandoned or uncontrolled hazardous-waste site the EPA has identified for cleanup. Fine-particle is fine airborne particles about one-thirtieth the width of a hair, counted on modeled days above the EPA standard. ZIP 56285, just across the boundary, ranks better overall among the ZIPs nearby.

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.

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Lifting this score

Preventive Care

healthier than 70%

13%

Climate / Disaster RiskPartial

healthier than 71%

5%

About typical

Chronic Disease Burden

healthier than 47%

21%

Risk Behavior

healthier than 58%

11%

Mental Health

healthier than 53%

8%

Disability

healthier than 50%

7%

Holding it back

Social Need / SDOH

healthier than 22%

16%

Environmental Hazard

healthier than 31%

14%

Healthcare Access

healthier than 10%

5%

Lifting this score

Preventive Care

healthier than 61%

13%

About typical

Environmental Hazard

healthier than 57%

14%

Mental Health

healthier than 42%

8%

Climate / Disaster RiskPartial

healthier than 42%

5%

Healthcare Access

healthier than 48%

5%

Holding it back

Chronic Disease Burden

healthier than 14%

21%

Social Need / SDOH

healthier than 15%

16%

Risk Behavior

healthier than 35%

11%

Disability

healthier than 17%

7%

“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.

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
MeasureCrude prevalence95% CI
Arthritis among adults28.7%25.6–32.0
High blood pressure among adults36.2%32.5–40.1
Cancer (non-skin) or melanoma among adults10.4%9.5–11.3
Current asthma among adults10.3%9.2–11.4
Coronary heart disease among adults8.2%7.4–9.1
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease among adults7.8%6.9–8.9
Depression among adults24.4%21.3–27.9
Diagnosed diabetes among adults13.1%11.5–15.0
High cholesterol among adults who have ever been screened37.1%33.4–41.2
Obesity among adults40.7%34.1–48.0
Stroke among adults4.1%3.7–4.5
All teeth lost among adults aged >=65 years9.9%8.1–12.0
PreventionCDC PLACES 2022 / 2023 · BRFSS
MeasureCrude prevalence95% CI
Current lack of health insurance among adults aged 18-64 years7.5%6.4–8.8
Taking medicine to control high blood pressure among adults with high blood pressure80.3%77.6–82.8
Visits to doctor for routine checkup within the past year among adults76.2%72.8–79.3
Cholesterol screening among adults86.7%85.1–88.1
Colorectal cancer screening among adults aged 45–75 years71.6%67.2–75.6
Visited dentist or dental clinic in the past year among adults65.6%62.3–68.8
Mammography use among women aged 50-74 years77.0%69.7–83.1
Health Risk BehaviorsCDC PLACES 2022 / 2023 · BRFSS
MeasureCrude prevalence95% CI
Binge drinking among adults16.6%14.0–19.5
Current cigarette smoking among adults16.9%14.5–19.5
No leisure-time physical activity among adults27.4%23.5–31.8
Short sleep duration among adults30.3%24.9–36.2
Health StatusCDC PLACES 2023 · BRFSS
MeasureCrude prevalence95% CI
Fair or poor self-rated health status among adults19.2%16.8–21.8
Frequent mental distress among adults15.5%13.8–17.3
Frequent physical distress among adults14.1%12.5–15.9
DisabilityCDC PLACES 2023 · BRFSS
MeasureCrude prevalence95% CI
Cognitive disability among adults13.6%12.1–15.3
Any disability among adults31.4%27.7–35.6
Hearing disability among adults9.0%8.1–10.0
Independent living disability among adults8.2%7.3–9.2
Mobility disability among adults15.3%13.4–17.6
Self-care disability among adults4.2%3.7–4.7
Vision disability among adults4.8%4.4–5.4
Health-Related Social NeedsCDC PLACES 2023 · BRFSS
MeasureCrude prevalence95% CI
Lack of social and emotional support among adults21.0%18.1–24.1
Food insecurity in the past 12 months among adults12.2%10.4–14.2
Received food stamps in the past 12 months among adults9.3%7.8–10.9
Housing insecurity in the past 12 months among adults9.2%7.9–10.6
Lack of reliable transportation in the past 12 months among adults7.3%6.4–8.2
Loneliness among adults28.9%24.9–33.2
Utility services shut-off threat in the past 12 months among adults6.1%5.3–7.0
Community & economyCensus ACS 5-Year · 2024 release · observed
MeasureValueUS median (p10–p90)MN median (p10–p90)
Poverty rate12.3%10.6% (3.1–25.8%) n=32,3648.4% (3.6–16.8%) n=872
Uninsured 18–643.8%9.0% (1.5–24.3%) n=32,2866.2% (2.3–12.7%) n=872
No HS diploma (25+)3.5%7.9% (1.8–20.7%) n=32,5055.5% (2.2–11.2%) n=873
Bachelor's or higher (25+)14.1%23.3% (9.2–53.6%) n=32,50523.4% (13.6–48.8%) n=873
Unemployment rate (16+)2.6%3.9% (0.0–9.8%) n=32,2743.2% (0.8–7.1%) n=872
Households without a vehicle2.7%3.9% (0.0–12.5%) n=32,3223.4% (0.4–9.1%) n=871
Broadband subscription94.4%89.3% (75.1–97.1%) n=32,32289.2% (81.6–95.3%) n=871
Housing cost burden (≥30% income)23.0%23.7% (10.6–40.0%) n=32,32222.1% (14.0–31.1%) n=871
Homeownership rate80.4%78.7% (51.7–94.0%) n=32,32283.9% (67.0–94.0%) n=871
Crowded housing (>1 per room)0.2%1.3% (0.0–6.3%) n=32,3221.1% (0.0–3.9%) n=871
Foreign-born population0.5%2.6% (0.0–18.6%) n=32,5531.8% (0.1–11.9%) n=873
Single-parent households71.6%53.6% (37.3–74.1%) n=32,08756.9% (44.1–70.7%) n=870
Population 65+23.8%19.4% (10.8–33.6%) n=32,55320.2% (12.7–30.7%) n=873
Median age49.7 yr42.2 yr (33.0–56.3) n=32,29242.3 yr (35.2–54.3) n=873
Median household income$75,750$72,070 ($46,039–$118,707) n=30,318$77,917 ($58,441–$110,840) n=864
Median home value$183,300$222,200 ($100,300–$579,820) n=30,049$234,000 ($132,740–$396,860) n=857
Median gross rent$1,341$1,021 ($677–$1,912) n=25,670$925 ($650–$1,588) n=759
Life expectancyNCHS / RWJF USALEEP · model-based
MeasureValueUS median (p10–p90)MN median (p10–p90)
Life expectancy at birth80.1 yr ± 1.0978.9 yr (74.7–82.8) n=31,30881.1 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 1.09 years of 80.1, 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