ZIP code
56266
in Morgan, MinnesotaPopulation 1,583
50.06/ 100
Ranked #16,161 of 32,066 US ZIPs (bottom 50%)
Ranked #691 of 866 Minnesota ZIPs (bottom 20%)
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
56.6%
in the top 0.4% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST99thUS99thDefinition & 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 ›Radon
3.7 pCi/L
in the top 3.7% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST92ndUS96thDefinition & 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 ›Energy-cost burden
6.0%
in the top 2.9% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST93rdUS97thDefinition & 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 ›Short sleep
27.6%
in the bottom 2.4% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST11thUS2ndDefinition & source ›
The estimated share of adults who usually sleep less than seven hours in a 24-hour period.
Full methodology ›Distance to a community health center
30.8 mi
in the top 3.9% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST71stUS96thDefinition & 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 ›Civic-institution access
0.66 per 1,000 residents
in the top 8.3% nationally
Higher is healthier
ST91stUS92ndDefinition & 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 ›PFAS in drinking water
9.8%
in the bottom 8.5% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST13thUS8thDefinition & 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 ›Home broadband subscription
77.8%
in the bottom 13.3% nationally
Higher is healthier
ST4thUS13thDefinition & source ›
The share of households with a broadband internet subscription.
Full methodology ›Unemployment rate
0.37%
in the bottom 15% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST6thUS15thDefinition & source ›
The share of the civilian labor force that is unemployed.
Full methodology ›Cross-source signals
Combined exposures in this ZIP
More than one environmental exposure stands out in this ZIP. Each is established independently and shown on its own above; they are grouped here for context — not because one causes the other.
This area ranks among the highest 10% of US ZIP codes for both modeled radon and modeled groundwater arsenic.
See the full radon & arsenic analysis →
The read
Morgan, Minnesota (ZIP 56266) ranks in the bottom 50% nationally (16,161st) and the bottom 20% of Minnesota (691st).
A number of readings press hard on the profile and set its tone: modeled arsenic is in the top 0.4% nationally, and radon registers in the top 3.7% nationally. Modeled energy burden lies in the top 2.9% nationally, and distance to a community health center is in the top 3.9% nationally. Modeled fine-particle registers in the top 10.5% nationally, and home broadband subscription lies in the bottom 13.3% nationally. On the brighter side, modeled short sleep is in the bottom 2.4% nationally, civic registers in the top 8.3% nationally, and modeled pfas lies in the bottom 8.5% nationally. Modeled loud transportation noise is at the national minimum, shared with about 22% of ZIPs.
For context, arsenic is a natural groundwater contaminant, here a modeled estimate of the chance private-well levels exceed a benchmark. Radon is a radioactive soil gas the EPA identifies as the top cause of lung cancer in nonsmokers. 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. The closest ZIP that ranks healthier overall is ZIP 56085, just across the boundary.
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
Risk Behavior
healthier than 65%
11%
Climate / Disaster Risk
healthier than 83%
5%
About typical
Chronic Disease Burden
healthier than 59%
21%
Preventive Care
healthier than 55%
13%
Mental Health
healthier than 50%
8%
Disability
healthier than 50%
7%
Holding it back
Social Need / SDOH
healthier than 13%
16%
Environmental Hazard
healthier than 19%
14%
Healthcare Access
healthier than 4%
5%
Lifting this score
Climate / Disaster Risk
healthier than 67%
5%
About typical
Risk Behavior
healthier than 50%
11%
Holding it back
Chronic Disease Burden
healthier than 30%
21%
Social Need / SDOH
healthier than 6%
16%
Environmental Hazard
healthier than 30%
14%
Preventive Care
healthier than 35%
13%
Mental Health
healthier than 33%
8%
Disability
healthier than 17%
7%
Healthcare Access
healthier than 27%
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
55332
Minnesotashares a border
Score 45.82
Closest healthier
56085
Minnesotashares a border
Score 53.84
Similar health profile
56378
Minnesota97% similar profile
Score 50.49
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 | 27.0% | 24.5–29.9 |
| High blood pressure among adults | 34.7% | 31.5–38.2 |
| Cancer (non-skin) or melanoma among adults | 9.9% | 9.1–10.8 |
| Current asthma among adults | 10.2% | 9.3–11.3 |
| Coronary heart disease among adults | 7.7% | 6.9–8.6 |
| Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease among adults | 7.3% | 6.3–8.3 |
| Depression among adults | 24.1% | 21.2–27.3 |
| Diagnosed diabetes among adults | 12.2% | 10.9–13.8 |
| High cholesterol among adults who have ever been screened | 35.8% | 32.5–39.4 |
| Obesity among adults | 36.5% | 30.6–43.2 |
| Stroke among adults | 3.9% | 3.6–4.4 |
| All teeth lost among adults aged >=65 years | 11.7% | 9.7–14.0 |
PreventionCDC PLACES 2022 / 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Current lack of health insurance among adults aged 18-64 years | 7.9% | 6.5–9.6 |
| Taking medicine to control high blood pressure among adults with high blood pressure | 79.2% | 77.0–81.4 |
| Visits to doctor for routine checkup within the past year among adults | 75.4% | 72.3–78.4 |
| Cholesterol screening among adults | 84.8% | 83.0–86.5 |
| Colorectal cancer screening among adults aged 45–75 years | 69.1% | 64.8–73.0 |
| Visited dentist or dental clinic in the past year among adults | 65.7% | 62.7–68.7 |
| Mammography use among women aged 50-74 years | 76.7% | 70.3–82.4 |
Health Risk BehaviorsCDC PLACES 2022 / 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Binge drinking among adults | 17.9% | 15.5–20.7 |
| Current cigarette smoking among adults | 16.6% | 14.3–19.3 |
| No leisure-time physical activity among adults | 25.9% | 21.8–30.1 |
| Short sleep duration among adults | 27.6% | 22.7–32.9 |
Health StatusCDC PLACES 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Fair or poor self-rated health status among adults | 18.9% | 16.4–21.6 |
| Frequent mental distress among adults | 16.1% | 14.4–17.9 |
| Frequent physical distress among adults | 13.6% | 12.0–15.3 |
DisabilityCDC PLACES 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Cognitive disability among adults | 14.4% | 12.7–16.2 |
| Any disability among adults | 31.6% | 27.7–35.5 |
| Hearing disability among adults | 9.0% | 8.1–10.0 |
| Independent living disability among adults | 8.5% | 7.5–9.7 |
| Mobility disability among adults | 14.5% | 12.7–16.6 |
| Self-care disability among adults | 3.9% | 3.5–4.5 |
| Vision disability among adults | 4.9% | 4.3–5.5 |
Health-Related Social NeedsCDC PLACES 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Lack of social and emotional support among adults | 21.0% | 18.2–24.2 |
| Food insecurity in the past 12 months among adults | 12.7% | 10.7–15.0 |
| Received food stamps in the past 12 months among adults | 9.5% | 8.0–11.3 |
| Housing insecurity in the past 12 months among adults | 9.5% | 8.1–11.0 |
| Lack of reliable transportation in the past 12 months among adults | 7.5% | 6.6–8.5 |
| Loneliness among adults | 30.4% | 26.2–34.9 |
| Utility services shut-off threat in the past 12 months among adults | 6.1% | 5.3–7.1 |
Community & economyCensus ACS 5-Year · 2024 release · observed
| Measure | Value | US median (p10–p90) | MN median (p10–p90) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty rate | 9.2% | 10.6% (3.1–25.8%) n=32,364 | 8.4% (3.6–16.8%) n=872 |
| Uninsured 18–64 | 8.1% | 9.0% (1.5–24.3%) n=32,286 | 6.2% (2.3–12.7%) n=872 |
| No HS diploma (25+) | 7.3% | 7.9% (1.8–20.7%) n=32,505 | 5.5% (2.2–11.2%) n=873 |
| Bachelor's or higher (25+) | 20.7% | 23.3% (9.2–53.6%) n=32,505 | 23.4% (13.6–48.8%) n=873 |
| Unemployment rate (16+) | 0.4% | 3.9% (0.0–9.8%) n=32,274 | 3.2% (0.8–7.1%) n=872 |
| Households without a vehicle | 1.9% | 3.9% (0.0–12.5%) n=32,322 | 3.4% (0.4–9.1%) n=871 |
| Broadband subscription | 77.8% | 89.3% (75.1–97.1%) n=32,322 | 89.2% (81.6–95.3%) n=871 |
| Housing cost burden (≥30% income) | 23.7% | 23.7% (10.6–40.0%) n=32,322 | 22.1% (14.0–31.1%) n=871 |
| Homeownership rate | 83.0% | 78.7% (51.7–94.0%) n=32,322 | 83.9% (67.0–94.0%) n=871 |
| Crowded housing (>1 per room) | 1.0% | 1.3% (0.0–6.3%) n=32,322 | 1.1% (0.0–3.9%) n=871 |
| Foreign-born population | 1.3% | 2.6% (0.0–18.6%) n=32,553 | 1.8% (0.1–11.9%) n=873 |
| Single-parent households | 53.8% | 53.6% (37.3–74.1%) n=32,087 | 56.9% (44.1–70.7%) n=870 |
| Population 65+ | 22.3% | 19.4% (10.8–33.6%) n=32,553 | 20.2% (12.7–30.7%) n=873 |
| Median age | 41.1 yr | 42.2 yr (33.0–56.3) n=32,292 | 42.3 yr (35.2–54.3) n=873 |
| Median household income | $74,000 | $72,070 ($46,039–$118,707) n=30,318 | $77,917 ($58,441–$110,840) n=864 |
| Median home value | $143,400 | $222,200 ($100,300–$579,820) n=30,049 | $234,000 ($132,740–$396,860) n=857 |
| Median gross rent | $1,047 | $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 | 79.2 yr ± 1.08 | 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 1.08 years of 79.2, and it’s very unlikely to be off by more than twice that.
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