ZIP code
57062
in Springfield, South DakotaPopulation 2,484
45.14/ 100
Ranked #22,265 of 32,066 US ZIPs (bottom 31%)
Ranked #301 of 360 South Dakota ZIPs (bottom 16%)
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.
Radon
4.5 pCi/L
in the top 0.9% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST97thUS99thDefinition & 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 ›Binge drinking
22.1%
in the top 1.8% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST98thUS98thDefinition & source ›
The estimated share of adults who report binge drinking — five or more drinks on one occasion for men, four or more for women.
Full methodology ›Fiber broadband
99.8%
in the top 2.3% nationally
Higher is healthier
ST90thUS98thDefinition & source ›
The share of homes where fiber-optic internet service is available.
Full methodology ›Child-care access
0.85 per 1,000 residents
in the top 3.3% nationally
Higher is healthier
ST86thUS97thDefinition & source ›
The number of child day-care services 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 ›Distance to a community health center
18.8 mi
in the top 9.0% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST60thUS91stDefinition & 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 ›Distance to a Superfund site
57.7 mi
in the top 9.3% nationally
Higher is healthier
ST25thUS91stDefinition & 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 ›Transportation noise
0.17%
in the bottom 9.9% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST22ndUS10thDefinition & source ›
The modeled share of residents exposed to average road, rail, and aviation noise at or above 55 decibels — a noticeable background presence.
Full methodology ›High cholesterol
32.5%
in the bottom 7.9% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST12thUS8thDefinition & source ›
The estimated share of adults with high cholesterol, among those who have ever been screened for it.
Full methodology ›Uninsured (under 65)
13.1%
in the top 17% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST91stUS83rdDefinition & source ›
The estimated share of adults aged 18–64 with no current health-insurance coverage.
Full methodology ›The read
On the composite measure, Springfield, South Dakota (ZIP 57062) stands in the bottom 31% nationally (22,265th) and the bottom 16% of South Dakota (301st), based on limited data; treat as directional.
A number of readings press hard on the profile and set its tone: modeled radon stands in the top 0.9% nationally, and binge drinking sits in the top 1.8% nationally. Distance to a community health center resides in the top 9.0% nationally. On the brighter side, fiber broadband stands in the top 2.3% nationally, childcare sits in the top 3.3% nationally, and distance to a Superfund site resides in the top 9.3% nationally. Modeled transportation noise stands in the bottom 9.9% nationally, industrial-pollution burden sits in the bottom 10.8% nationally, and high cholesterol resides in the bottom 7.9% nationally. Recreation stands in the top 12.2% nationally.
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. Industrial-pollution burden is the EPA's modeled screening score weighting industrial chemical releases by their toxicity and how many people live nearby. ZIP 57063, 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.
Lifting this score
Chronic Disease Burden
healthier than 65%
21%
Mental Health
healthier than 80%
8%
Holding it back
Social Need / SDOH
healthier than 15%
16%
Environmental Hazard
healthier than 25%
14%
Preventive Care
healthier than 9%
13%
Risk Behavior
healthier than 6%
11%
Disability
healthier than 37%
7%
Climate / Disaster RiskPartial
healthier than 37%
5%
Healthcare Access
healthier than 9%
5%
Lifting this score
Chronic Disease Burden
healthier than 65%
21%
About typical
Mental Health
healthier than 48%
8%
Healthcare Access
healthier than 43%
5%
Holding it back
Social Need / SDOH
healthier than 16%
16%
Environmental Hazard
healthier than 14%
14%
Preventive Care
healthier than 6%
13%
Risk Behavior
healthier than 6%
11%
Disability
healthier than 17%
7%
Climate / Disaster RiskPartial
healthier than 13%
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
57063
South Dakotashares a border
Score 53.38
Closest healthier
57066
South Dakotashares a border
Score 51.11
Similar health profile
62846
Illinois94% similar profile
Score 43.98
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 | 23.7% | 20.7–26.9 |
| High blood pressure among adults | 35.7% | 31.4–40.3 |
| Cancer (non-skin) or melanoma among adults | 7.4% | 6.7–8.2 |
| Current asthma among adults | 9.4% | 8.2–10.7 |
| Coronary heart disease among adults | 7.6% | 6.7–8.6 |
| Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease among adults | 7.8% | 6.6–9.1 |
| Depression among adults | 18.6% | 15.5–22.1 |
| Diagnosed diabetes among adults | 12.8% | 11.0–14.8 |
| High cholesterol among adults who have ever been screened | 32.5% | 28.4–37.2 |
| Obesity among adults | 40.2% | 31.7–49.7 |
| Stroke among adults | 3.8% | 3.4–4.3 |
| All teeth lost among adults aged >=65 years | 15.8% | 12.7–19.0 |
PreventionCDC PLACES 2022 / 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Current lack of health insurance among adults aged 18-64 years | 13.1% | 10.1–16.7 |
| Taking medicine to control high blood pressure among adults with high blood pressure | 70.5% | 67.2–73.9 |
| Visits to doctor for routine checkup within the past year among adults | 71.0% | 66.3–75.4 |
| Cholesterol screening among adults | 78.8% | 75.7–81.7 |
| Colorectal cancer screening among adults aged 45–75 years | 59.6% | 54.0–64.8 |
| Visited dentist or dental clinic in the past year among adults | 56.7% | 52.7–60.5 |
| Mammography use among women aged 50-74 years | 76.5% | 68.5–83.0 |
Health Risk BehaviorsCDC PLACES 2022 / 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Binge drinking among adults | 22.1% | 18.2–26.5 |
| Current cigarette smoking among adults | 22.3% | 18.5–26.4 |
| No leisure-time physical activity among adults | 27.8% | 22.9–33.4 |
| Short sleep duration among adults | 34.2% | 27.4–41.3 |
Health StatusCDC PLACES 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Fair or poor self-rated health status among adults | 22.1% | 18.8–25.9 |
| Frequent mental distress among adults | 16.3% | 14.1–18.6 |
| Frequent physical distress among adults | 14.0% | 12.1–16.1 |
DisabilityCDC PLACES 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Cognitive disability among adults | 16.3% | 13.9–18.9 |
| Any disability among adults | 34.1% | 29.1–39.3 |
| Hearing disability among adults | 9.5% | 8.3–10.7 |
| Independent living disability among adults | 8.9% | 7.6–10.2 |
| Mobility disability among adults | 13.8% | 11.6–16.1 |
| Self-care disability among adults | 4.5% | 3.9–5.1 |
| Vision disability among adults | 6.0% | 5.3–6.9 |
Community & economyCensus ACS 5-Year · 2024 release · observed
| Measure | Value | US median (p10–p90) | SD median (p10–p90) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty rate | 4.1% | 10.6% (3.1–25.8%) n=32,364 | 8.8% (1.1–33.5%) n=364 |
| Uninsured 18–64 | 4.9% | 9.0% (1.5–24.3%) n=32,286 | 9.6% (0.0–33.2%) n=365 |
| No HS diploma (25+) | 13.8% | 7.9% (1.8–20.7%) n=32,505 | 6.0% (0.8–15.3%) n=366 |
| Bachelor's or higher (25+) | 12.2% | 23.3% (9.2–53.6%) n=32,505 | 24.6% (10.3–40.7%) n=366 |
| Unemployment rate (16+) | 3.9% | 3.9% (0.0–9.8%) n=32,274 | 1.1% (0.0–8.0%) n=365 |
| Households without a vehicle | 6.1% | 3.9% (0.0–12.5%) n=32,322 | 1.9% (0.0–9.6%) n=364 |
| Broadband subscription | 82.3% | 89.3% (75.1–97.1%) n=32,322 | 87.9% (73.7–96.3%) n=364 |
| Housing cost burden (≥30% income) | 22.0% | 23.7% (10.6–40.0%) n=32,322 | 17.5% (5.2–30.6%) n=364 |
| Homeownership rate | 77.2% | 78.7% (51.7–94.0%) n=32,322 | 79.9% (57.2–94.8%) n=364 |
| Crowded housing (>1 per room) | 0.0% | 1.3% (0.0–6.3%) n=32,322 | 0.6% (0.0–10.2%) n=364 |
| Foreign-born population | 0.9% | 2.6% (0.0–18.6%) n=32,553 | 0.6% (0.0–5.3%) n=367 |
| Single-parent households | 63.4% | 53.6% (37.3–74.1%) n=32,087 | 56.7% (32.7–81.4%) n=362 |
| Population 65+ | 15.5% | 19.4% (10.8–33.6%) n=32,553 | 20.3% (8.4–33.0%) n=367 |
| Median age | 41.4 yr | 42.2 yr (33.0–56.3) n=32,292 | 41.5 yr (27.6–56.7) n=365 |
| Median household income | $62,321 | $72,070 ($46,039–$118,707) n=30,318 | $74,865 ($51,211–$102,582) n=336 |
| Median home value | $134,900 | $222,200 ($100,300–$579,820) n=30,049 | $177,400 ($79,000–$321,400) n=311 |
| Median gross rent | $775 | $1,021 ($677–$1,912) n=25,670 | $763 ($544–$1,089) n=243 |
Life expectancyNCHS / RWJF USALEEP · model-based
| Measure | Value | US median (p10–p90) | SD median (p10–p90) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy at birth | 86.9 yr ± 2.31 | 78.9 yr (74.7–82.8) n=31,308 | 80.7 yr (77.4–84.2) n=357 |
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 2.31 years of 86.9, and it’s very unlikely to be off by more than twice that.
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