ZIP code
57068
in Valley Springs, South DakotaPopulation 1,603
59.81/ 100
Ranked #5,002 of 32,066 US ZIPs (top 16%)
Ranked #22 of 360 South Dakota ZIPs (top 6.2%)
Ranked #10 of 47 Sioux Falls, SD-MN ZIPs (top 21%)
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
3.9 pCi/L
in the top 2.1% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST83rdUS98thDefinition & 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 ›Loneliness
26.3%
in the bottom 1.5% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST15thUS1stDefinition & source ›
The estimated share of adults who report feeling lonely.
Full methodology ›Housing insecurity
6.5%
in the bottom 4.4% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST1stUS4thDefinition & source ›
The estimated share of adults who experienced housing insecurity in the past 12 months.
Full methodology ›Fiber broadband
99.1%
in the top 4.4% nationally
Higher is healthier
ST70thUS96thDefinition & source ›
The share of homes where fiber-optic internet service is available.
Full methodology ›Short sleep
28.7%
in the bottom 4.9% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST30thUS5thDefinition & source ›
The estimated share of adults who usually sleep less than seven hours in a 24-hour period.
Full methodology ›Utility shut-off threat
4.3%
in the bottom 5.7% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST1stUS6thDefinition & source ›
The estimated share of adults whose household was threatened with a utility shut-off in the past 12 months.
Full methodology ›Binge drinking
19.9%
in the top 6.6% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST91stUS93rdDefinition & 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 ›Fine-particle (PM2.5) exceedance
1.1%
in the top 8.6% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST72ndUS91stDefinition & 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 ›Fair or poor health
14.5%
in the bottom 11.5% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST6thUS11thDefinition & source ›
The estimated share of adults who rate their own general health as fair or poor.
Full methodology ›Food insecurity
9.2%
in the bottom 14.1% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST1stUS14thDefinition & source ›
The estimated share of adults who experienced food insecurity in the past 12 months.
Full methodology ›The read
In overall standing, Valley Springs, South Dakota (ZIP 57068) comes out in the top 16% healthiest ZIPs nationally (5,002nd) and the top 6.2% of South Dakota (22nd), based on limited data; treat as directional.
The measures fall on both sides of the ledger for this area: modeled loneliness registers in the bottom 1.5% nationally, modeled housing insecurity stands in the bottom 4.4% nationally, and fiber broadband lands in the top 4.4% nationally. Modeled short sleep is in the bottom 4.9% nationally, and utility shutoff resides in the bottom 5.7% nationally. Households without a vehicle rests at the national minimum, shared with about 16% of ZIPs. Modeled fair or poor health lies in the bottom 11.5% nationally. Set against that, modeled radon sits in the top 2.1% nationally, and binge drinking settles in the top 6.6% nationally. Modeled fine-particle registers in the top 8.6% nationally.
In plain terms, radon is a radioactive soil gas the EPA identifies as the top cause of lung cancer in nonsmokers. Fine-particle is fine airborne particles about one-thirtieth the width of a hair, counted on modeled days above the EPA standard. The nearest healthier ZIP overall is ZIP 57005, 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. Compare it against the US, this state and the Sioux Falls, SD-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 77%
21%
Social Need / SDOH
healthier than 84%
16%
Preventive Care
healthier than 74%
13%
Risk Behavior
healthier than 70%
11%
Mental Health
healthier than 74%
8%
Disability
healthier than 85%
7%
About typical
Climate / Disaster RiskPartial
healthier than 58%
5%
Holding it back
Environmental Hazard
healthier than 27%
14%
Healthcare Access
healthier than 36%
5%
Lifting this score
Chronic Disease Burden
healthier than 86%
21%
Social Need / SDOH
healthier than 96%
16%
Preventive Care
healthier than 66%
13%
Risk Behavior
healthier than 61%
11%
Disability
healthier than 94%
7%
Healthcare Access
healthier than 83%
5%
About typical
Climate / Disaster RiskPartial
healthier than 48%
5%
Holding it back
Environmental Hazard
healthier than 18%
14%
Mental Health
healthier than 33%
8%
Lifting this score
Social Need / SDOH
healthier than 86%
16%
Preventive Care
healthier than 78%
13%
Disability
healthier than 74%
7%
Climate / Disaster RiskPartial
healthier than 65%
5%
Healthcare Access
healthier than 63%
5%
About typical
Chronic Disease Burden
healthier than 60%
21%
Environmental Hazard
healthier than 41%
14%
Holding it back
Risk Behavior
healthier than 39%
11%
Mental Health
healthier than 30%
8%
“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
51241
Iowashares a border
Score 54.17
Closest healthier
57005
South Dakotashares a border
Score 63.02
Similar health profile
50244
Iowa100% similar profile
Score 62.71
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 | 25.1% | 22.6–27.7 |
| High blood pressure among adults | 33.2% | 30.2–36.2 |
| Cancer (non-skin) or melanoma among adults | 9.3% | 8.4–10.2 |
| Current asthma among adults | 9.6% | 8.5–10.7 |
| Coronary heart disease among adults | 6.0% | 5.3–6.7 |
| Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease among adults | 5.7% | 4.9–6.6 |
| Depression among adults | 22.1% | 19.3–24.9 |
| Diagnosed diabetes among adults | 10.9% | 9.6–12.5 |
| High cholesterol among adults who have ever been screened | 35.8% | 32.5–38.9 |
| Obesity among adults | 36.4% | 31.9–41.0 |
| Stroke among adults | 2.9% | 2.6–3.2 |
| All teeth lost among adults aged >=65 years | 7.8% | 6.4–9.4 |
PreventionCDC PLACES 2022 / 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Current lack of health insurance among adults aged 18-64 years | 6.8% | 5.4–8.4 |
| Taking medicine to control high blood pressure among adults with high blood pressure | 75.7% | 72.6–78.5 |
| Visits to doctor for routine checkup within the past year among adults | 77.9% | 74.9–80.7 |
| Cholesterol screening among adults | 87.3% | 85.4–89.1 |
| Colorectal cancer screening among adults aged 45–75 years | 69.3% | 65.5–73.0 |
| Visited dentist or dental clinic in the past year among adults | 70.0% | 67.1–72.8 |
| Mammography use among women aged 50-74 years | 78.7% | 72.8–83.7 |
Health Risk BehaviorsCDC PLACES 2022 / 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Binge drinking among adults | 19.9% | 17.2–22.6 |
| Current cigarette smoking among adults | 13.5% | 11.4–16.1 |
| No leisure-time physical activity among adults | 21.7% | 18.5–25.2 |
| Short sleep duration among adults | 28.7% | 25.0–32.5 |
Health StatusCDC PLACES 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Fair or poor self-rated health status among adults | 14.5% | 12.4–16.8 |
| Frequent mental distress among adults | 14.7% | 12.9–16.6 |
| Frequent physical distress among adults | 10.9% | 9.6–12.4 |
DisabilityCDC PLACES 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Cognitive disability among adults | 11.9% | 10.3–13.6 |
| Any disability among adults | 26.2% | 22.9–29.7 |
| Hearing disability among adults | 7.0% | 6.2–7.8 |
| Independent living disability among adults | 6.3% | 5.5–7.2 |
| Mobility disability among adults | 10.9% | 9.3–12.5 |
| Self-care disability among adults | 2.8% | 2.5–3.2 |
| Vision disability among adults | 3.4% | 3.0–3.9 |
Health-Related Social NeedsCDC PLACES 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Lack of social and emotional support among adults | 20.0% | 15.8–25.0 |
| Food insecurity in the past 12 months among adults | 9.2% | 6.3–12.9 |
| Received food stamps in the past 12 months among adults | 6.2% | 4.1–8.9 |
| Housing insecurity in the past 12 months among adults | 6.5% | 4.8–8.6 |
| Lack of reliable transportation in the past 12 months among adults | 5.7% | 4.3–7.4 |
| Loneliness among adults | 26.3% | 21.1–32.1 |
| Utility services shut-off threat in the past 12 months among adults | 4.3% | 3.2–5.4 |
Community & economyCensus ACS 5-Year · 2024 release · observed
| Measure | Value | US median (p10–p90) | SD median (p10–p90) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty rate | 5.5% | 10.6% (3.1–25.8%) n=32,364 | 8.8% (1.1–33.5%) n=364 |
| Uninsured 18–64 | 3.9% | 9.0% (1.5–24.3%) n=32,286 | 9.6% (0.0–33.2%) n=365 |
| No HS diploma (25+) | 3.2% | 7.9% (1.8–20.7%) n=32,505 | 6.0% (0.8–15.3%) n=366 |
| Bachelor's or higher (25+) | 27.2% | 23.3% (9.2–53.6%) n=32,505 | 24.6% (10.3–40.7%) n=366 |
| Unemployment rate (16+) | 2.7% | 3.9% (0.0–9.8%) n=32,274 | 1.1% (0.0–8.0%) n=365 |
| Households without a vehicle | 0.0% | 3.9% (0.0–12.5%) n=32,322 | 1.9% (0.0–9.6%) n=364 |
| Broadband subscription | 95.6% | 89.3% (75.1–97.1%) n=32,322 | 87.9% (73.7–96.3%) n=364 |
| Housing cost burden (≥30% income) | 14.7% | 23.7% (10.6–40.0%) n=32,322 | 17.5% (5.2–30.6%) n=364 |
| Homeownership rate | 86.3% | 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 | 0.7% | 2.6% (0.0–18.6%) n=32,553 | 0.6% (0.0–5.3%) n=367 |
| Single-parent households | 58.5% | 53.6% (37.3–74.1%) n=32,087 | 56.7% (32.7–81.4%) n=362 |
| Population 65+ | 18.3% | 19.4% (10.8–33.6%) n=32,553 | 20.3% (8.4–33.0%) n=367 |
| Median age | 51.5 yr | 42.2 yr (33.0–56.3) n=32,292 | 41.5 yr (27.6–56.7) n=365 |
| Median household income | $112,847 | $72,070 ($46,039–$118,707) n=30,318 | $74,865 ($51,211–$102,582) n=336 |
| Median home value | $260,400 | $222,200 ($100,300–$579,820) n=30,049 | $177,400 ($79,000–$321,400) n=311 |
| Median gross rent | $1,111 | $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 | 80.1 yr ± 1.20 | 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 1.20 years of 80.1, and it’s very unlikely to be off by more than twice that.
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