ZIP code
56736
in Mentor, MinnesotaPopulation 687
49.59/ 100
Ranked #16,808 of 32,066 US ZIPs (bottom 48%)
Ranked #723 of 866 Minnesota ZIPs (bottom 17%)
Ranked #24 of 31 Grand Forks, ND-MN ZIPs (bottom 23%)
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.
Fine-particle (PM2.5) exceedance
2.7%
in the top 2.7% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST94thUS97thDefinition & 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 ›Distance to a community health center
33.4 mi
in the top 3.3% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST75thUS97thDefinition & 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 ›Fiber broadband
99.5%
in the top 3.4% nationally
Higher is healthier
ST92ndUS97thDefinition & source ›
The share of homes where fiber-optic internet service is available.
Full methodology ›Distance to a Superfund site
72 mi
in the top 6.2% nationally
Higher is healthier
ST90thUS94thDefinition & 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.
Full methodology ›Loneliness
28.1%
in the bottom 7.9% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST19thUS8thDefinition & source ›
The estimated share of adults who report feeling lonely.
Full methodology ›Colon-cancer screening
73.8%
in the top 5.3% nationally
Higher is healthier
ST92ndUS95thDefinition & source ›
The estimated share of adults aged 45–75 who are up to date on colorectal-cancer screening.
Full methodology ›Energy-cost burden
5.3%
in the top 6.6% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST82ndUS93rdDefinition & 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 ›Humid extreme heat
13.1 days/year
in the bottom 9.9% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST24thUS10thDefinition & source ›
The average number of days per year when modeled heat stress — temperature, humidity, sun, and wind combined — reaches levels hard on the body outdoors.
Full methodology ›Coronary heart disease
9.8%
in the top 11.4% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST95thUS89thDefinition & source ›
The estimated share of adults who have been told by a health professional that they have coronary heart disease or angina.
Full methodology ›Hearing disability
10.6%
in the top 12.7% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST94thUS87thDefinition & source ›
The estimated share of adults who are deaf or have serious difficulty hearing.
Full methodology ›The read
Overall, Mentor, Minnesota (ZIP 56736) lands in the bottom 48% nationally (16,808th) and the bottom 17% of Minnesota (723rd), based on limited data; treat as directional.
The picture here is genuinely mixed, with readings on both sides: fiber broadband stands in the top 3.4% nationally, and distance to a Superfund site lies in the top 6.2% nationally. Modeled loneliness lands in the bottom 7.9% nationally, and colon screening sits in the top 5.3% nationally. Modeled humid heat is in the bottom 9.9% nationally. On the other side, modeled fine-particle settles in the top 2.7% nationally, distance to a community health center resides in the top 3.3% nationally, and modeled radon registers in the top 10.3% nationally. Modeled energy burden rests in the top 6.6% nationally, and arsenic stands in the top 10.2% nationally.
A note on the terms: fine-particle is fine airborne particles about one-thirtieth the width of a hair, counted on modeled days above the EPA standard. Distance to a Superfund site is an abandoned or uncontrolled hazardous-waste site the EPA has identified for cleanup. Radon is a radioactive soil gas the EPA identifies as the top cause of lung cancer in nonsmokers. For a healthier nearby comparison, ZIP 56540, 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. Compare it against the US, this state and the Grand Forks, ND-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 90%
13%
Mental Health
healthier than 77%
8%
Climate / Disaster RiskPartial
healthier than 92%
5%
About typical
Risk Behavior
healthier than 59%
11%
Disability
healthier than 42%
7%
Holding it back
Chronic Disease Burden
healthier than 26%
21%
Social Need / SDOH
healthier than 28%
16%
Environmental Hazard
healthier than 12%
14%
Healthcare Access
healthier than 3%
5%
Lifting this score
Preventive Care
healthier than 94%
13%
Mental Health
healthier than 91%
8%
Climate / Disaster RiskPartial
healthier than 87%
5%
Holding it back
Chronic Disease Burden
healthier than 4%
21%
Social Need / SDOH
healthier than 20%
16%
Environmental Hazard
healthier than 17%
14%
Risk Behavior
healthier than 36%
11%
Disability
healthier than 10%
7%
Healthcare Access
healthier than 18%
5%
Lifting this score
Preventive Care
in the top 0.00%
13%
Risk Behavior
healthier than 77%
11%
Climate / Disaster RiskPartial
in the top 0.00%
5%
Holding it back
Chronic Disease Burden
in the bottom 0.00%
21%
Social Need / SDOH
healthier than 16%
16%
Environmental Hazard
healthier than 13%
14%
Mental Health
healthier than 38%
8%
Disability
healthier than 2%
7%
Healthcare Access
in the bottom 0.00%
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
56535
Minnesotashares a border
Score 47.98
Closest healthier
56540
Minnesotashares a border
Score 51.53
Similar health profile
50424
Iowa97% similar profile
Score 50.07
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 | 32.8% | 29.3–36.3 |
| High blood pressure among adults | 39.9% | 35.8–44.0 |
| Cancer (non-skin) or melanoma among adults | 12.5% | 11.3–13.8 |
| Current asthma among adults | 10.1% | 9.0–11.3 |
| Coronary heart disease among adults | 9.8% | 8.7–11.1 |
| Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease among adults | 8.8% | 7.4–10.3 |
| Depression among adults | 22.9% | 19.8–26.2 |
| Diagnosed diabetes among adults | 14.6% | 12.7–16.8 |
| High cholesterol among adults who have ever been screened | 39.5% | 35.4–43.6 |
| Obesity among adults | 39.9% | 33.3–46.7 |
| Stroke among adults | 4.8% | 4.2–5.4 |
| All teeth lost among adults aged >=65 years | 9.7% | 7.9–11.7 |
PreventionCDC PLACES 2022 / 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Current lack of health insurance among adults aged 18-64 years | 7.1% | 5.7–8.9 |
| Taking medicine to control high blood pressure among adults with high blood pressure | 83.8% | 81.2–86.3 |
| Visits to doctor for routine checkup within the past year among adults | 79.4% | 76.4–82.4 |
| Cholesterol screening among adults | 88.8% | 87.3–90.3 |
| Colorectal cancer screening among adults aged 45–75 years | 73.8% | 69.4–77.8 |
| Visited dentist or dental clinic in the past year among adults | 63.4% | 60.0–66.7 |
| Mammography use among women aged 50-74 years | 79.9% | 73.6–85.2 |
Health Risk BehaviorsCDC PLACES 2022 / 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Binge drinking among adults | 15.1% | 12.7–17.8 |
| Current cigarette smoking among adults | 16.1% | 13.4–19.0 |
| No leisure-time physical activity among adults | 28.2% | 23.8–33.1 |
| Short sleep duration among adults | 32.9% | 27.8–38.5 |
Health StatusCDC PLACES 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Fair or poor self-rated health status among adults | 20.2% | 17.1–23.5 |
| Frequent mental distress among adults | 13.7% | 12.0–15.5 |
| Frequent physical distress among adults | 14.6% | 12.7–16.7 |
DisabilityCDC PLACES 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Cognitive disability among adults | 12.7% | 11.0–14.5 |
| Any disability among adults | 32.7% | 28.4–37.4 |
| Hearing disability among adults | 10.6% | 9.5–12.0 |
| Independent living disability among adults | 8.2% | 7.1–9.4 |
| Mobility disability among adults | 16.8% | 14.2–19.6 |
| Self-care disability among adults | 4.4% | 3.7–5.0 |
| Vision disability among adults | 5.1% | 4.4–5.9 |
Health-Related Social NeedsCDC PLACES 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Lack of social and emotional support among adults | 20.6% | 17.5–24.2 |
| Food insecurity in the past 12 months among adults | 11.2% | 9.0–13.7 |
| Received food stamps in the past 12 months among adults | 8.5% | 6.7–10.6 |
| Housing insecurity in the past 12 months among adults | 7.8% | 6.5–9.4 |
| Lack of reliable transportation in the past 12 months among adults | 6.5% | 5.5–7.5 |
| Loneliness among adults | 28.1% | 23.9–32.8 |
| Utility services shut-off threat in the past 12 months among adults | 5.2% | 4.3–6.1 |
Community & economyCensus ACS 5-Year · 2024 release · observed
| Measure | Value | US median (p10–p90) | MN median (p10–p90) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty rate | 5.4% | 10.6% (3.1–25.8%) n=32,364 | 8.4% (3.6–16.8%) n=872 |
| Uninsured 18–64 | 3.7% | 9.0% (1.5–24.3%) n=32,286 | 6.2% (2.3–12.7%) n=872 |
| No HS diploma (25+) | 4.8% | 7.9% (1.8–20.7%) n=32,505 | 5.5% (2.2–11.2%) n=873 |
| Bachelor's or higher (25+) | 25.9% | 23.3% (9.2–53.6%) n=32,505 | 23.4% (13.6–48.8%) n=873 |
| Unemployment rate (16+) | 1.3% | 3.9% (0.0–9.8%) n=32,274 | 3.2% (0.8–7.1%) n=872 |
| Households without a vehicle | 2.3% | 3.9% (0.0–12.5%) n=32,322 | 3.4% (0.4–9.1%) n=871 |
| Broadband subscription | 88.2% | 89.3% (75.1–97.1%) n=32,322 | 89.2% (81.6–95.3%) n=871 |
| Housing cost burden (≥30% income) | 23.9% | 23.7% (10.6–40.0%) n=32,322 | 22.1% (14.0–31.1%) n=871 |
| Homeownership rate | 90.8% | 78.7% (51.7–94.0%) n=32,322 | 83.9% (67.0–94.0%) n=871 |
| Crowded housing (>1 per room) | 0.3% | 1.3% (0.0–6.3%) n=32,322 | 1.1% (0.0–3.9%) n=871 |
| Foreign-born population | 0.9% | 2.6% (0.0–18.6%) n=32,553 | 1.8% (0.1–11.9%) n=873 |
| Single-parent households | 77.8% | 53.6% (37.3–74.1%) n=32,087 | 56.9% (44.1–70.7%) n=870 |
| Population 65+ | 32.3% | 19.4% (10.8–33.6%) n=32,553 | 20.2% (12.7–30.7%) n=873 |
| Median age | 55.0 yr | 42.2 yr (33.0–56.3) n=32,292 | 42.3 yr (35.2–54.3) n=873 |
| Median household income | $95,000 | $72,070 ($46,039–$118,707) n=30,318 | $77,917 ($58,441–$110,840) n=864 |
| Median home value | $417,100 | $222,200 ($100,300–$579,820) n=30,049 | $234,000 ($132,740–$396,860) n=857 |
| Median gross rent | $738 | $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 | 80.3 yr ± 1.01 | 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 1.01 years of 80.3, 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