ZIP code
57242
in Hazel, South DakotaPopulation 320
54.25/ 100
Ranked #10,374 of 32,066 US ZIPs (top 32%)
Ranked #146 of 360 South Dakota ZIPs (top 41%)
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.
Distance to a Superfund site
134.3 mi
in the top 2.2% nationally
Higher is healthier
ST76thUS98thDefinition & 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 ›Radon
3.4 pCi/L
in the top 5.8% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST45thUS94thDefinition & 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 ›Fiber broadband
98.5%
in the top 5.9% nationally
Higher is healthier
ST59thUS94thDefinition & source ›
The share of homes where fiber-optic internet service is available.
Full methodology ›Housing-cost burden
6.9%
in the bottom 6.3% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST14thUS6thDefinition & source ›
The share of households spending 30% or more of their income on housing.
Full methodology ›Walkability
1.8 intersections/sq mi
in the bottom 6.4% nationally
Higher is healthier
ST53rdUS6thDefinition & source ›
The number of street intersections per square mile — a standard street-connectivity measure; denser networks correlate with more walkable neighborhoods.
Full methodology ›Distance to a community health center
23 mi
in the top 6.6% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST68thUS93rdDefinition & 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 ›Fine-particle (PM2.5) exceedance
1.4%
in the top 6.9% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST89thUS93rdDefinition & 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 ›Poverty rate
2.2%
in the bottom 7.3% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST14thUS7thDefinition & source ›
The share of residents whose income is below the federal poverty line, from the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey.
Full methodology ›Home broadband subscription
72.5%
in the bottom 7.8% nationally
Higher is healthier
ST9thUS8thDefinition & source ›
The share of households with a broadband internet subscription.
Full methodology ›Slow internet speeds
1.2%
in the top 9.4% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST78thUS91stDefinition & source ›
The share of homes whose fastest available download speed is under 10 Mbps.
Full methodology ›The read
Hazel, South Dakota (ZIP 57242), in overall standing, comes out in the top 32% healthiest ZIPs nationally (10,374th) and the top 41% of South Dakota (146th).
A few readings each way define this mixed profile: distance to a Superfund site resides in the top 2.2% nationally, fiber broadband sits in the top 5.9% nationally, and housing-cost burden stands in the bottom 6.3% nationally. Poverty resides in the bottom 7.3% nationally. Unemployment sits at the national minimum, shared with about 15% of ZIPs. Pulling the other way, modeled radon stands in the top 5.8% nationally, and walkability resides in the bottom 6.4% nationally. Distance to a community health center sits in the top 6.6% nationally, and modeled fine-particle stands in the top 6.9% nationally. Home broadband subscription resides in the bottom 7.8% nationally.
Defined simply, for reference, 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. Fine-particle is fine airborne particles about one-thirtieth the width of a hair, counted on modeled days above the EPA standard. The closest healthier ZIP overall is ZIP 57221, 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
Chronic Disease Burden
healthier than 69%
21%
Mental Health
healthier than 79%
8%
Disability
healthier than 68%
7%
Climate / Disaster Risk
healthier than 82%
5%
About typical
Preventive Care
healthier than 53%
13%
Risk Behavior
healthier than 48%
11%
Holding it back
Social Need / SDOH
healthier than 33%
16%
Environmental Hazard
healthier than 38%
14%
Healthcare Access
healthier than 5%
5%
Lifting this score
Chronic Disease Burden
healthier than 73%
21%
Disability
healthier than 66%
7%
Climate / Disaster Risk
healthier than 79%
5%
About typical
Social Need / SDOH
healthier than 41%
16%
Environmental Hazard
healthier than 54%
14%
Mental Health
healthier than 45%
8%
Holding it back
Preventive Care
healthier than 33%
13%
Risk Behavior
healthier than 19%
11%
Healthcare Access
healthier than 33%
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
57201
South Dakotashares a border
Score 53.13
Closest healthier
57221
South Dakotashares a border
Score 54.32
Similar health profile
58321
North Dakota97% similar profile
Score 57.98
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 | 25.5% | 22.6–28.7 |
| High blood pressure among adults | 32.1% | 28.6–36.2 |
| Cancer (non-skin) or melanoma among adults | 8.9% | 8.1–9.8 |
| Current asthma among adults | 10.0% | 8.9–11.3 |
| Coronary heart disease among adults | 6.7% | 5.9–7.5 |
| Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease among adults | 6.8% | 5.7–7.9 |
| Depression among adults | 20.2% | 17.2–23.5 |
| Diagnosed diabetes among adults | 10.9% | 9.5–12.5 |
| High cholesterol among adults who have ever been screened | 34.4% | 30.8–38.6 |
| Obesity among adults | 36.1% | 29.5–44.0 |
| Stroke among adults | 3.4% | 3.0–3.8 |
| All teeth lost among adults aged >=65 years | 16.6% | 13.6–19.8 |
PreventionCDC PLACES 2022 / 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Current lack of health insurance among adults aged 18-64 years | 8.6% | 6.6–10.8 |
| Taking medicine to control high blood pressure among adults with high blood pressure | 75.4% | 72.4–78.3 |
| Visits to doctor for routine checkup within the past year among adults | 74.9% | 71.2–78.6 |
| Cholesterol screening among adults | 84.6% | 82.3–86.8 |
| Colorectal cancer screening among adults aged 45–75 years | 67.9% | 63.5–72.2 |
| Visited dentist or dental clinic in the past year among adults | 69.3% | 66.0–72.3 |
| Mammography use among women aged 50-74 years | 79.1% | 72.7–84.6 |
Health Risk BehaviorsCDC PLACES 2022 / 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Binge drinking among adults | 19.0% | 16.1–22.5 |
| Current cigarette smoking among adults | 17.0% | 13.9–20.1 |
| No leisure-time physical activity among adults | 24.3% | 20.2–28.9 |
| Short sleep duration among adults | 31.1% | 25.9–36.9 |
Health StatusCDC PLACES 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Fair or poor self-rated health status among adults | 17.0% | 14.3–20.0 |
| Frequent mental distress among adults | 15.3% | 13.4–17.3 |
| Frequent physical distress among adults | 12.7% | 11.0–14.6 |
DisabilityCDC PLACES 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Cognitive disability among adults | 13.7% | 11.7–15.7 |
| Any disability among adults | 29.1% | 25.0–33.5 |
| Hearing disability among adults | 8.0% | 7.0–9.0 |
| Independent living disability among adults | 7.5% | 6.4–8.6 |
| Mobility disability among adults | 12.3% | 10.4–14.4 |
| Self-care disability among adults | 3.4% | 3.0–4.0 |
| Vision disability among adults | 4.3% | 3.7–4.9 |
Community & economyCensus ACS 5-Year · 2024 release · observed
| Measure | Value | US median (p10–p90) | SD median (p10–p90) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty rate | 2.2% | 10.6% (3.1–25.8%) n=32,364 | 8.8% (1.1–33.5%) n=364 |
| Uninsured 18–64 | 1.4% | 9.0% (1.5–24.3%) n=32,286 | 9.6% (0.0–33.2%) n=365 |
| No HS diploma (25+) | 5.1% | 7.9% (1.8–20.7%) n=32,505 | 6.0% (0.8–15.3%) n=366 |
| Bachelor's or higher (25+) | 24.3% | 23.3% (9.2–53.6%) n=32,505 | 24.6% (10.3–40.7%) n=366 |
| Unemployment rate (16+) | 0.0% | 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 | 72.5% | 89.3% (75.1–97.1%) n=32,322 | 87.9% (73.7–96.3%) n=364 |
| Housing cost burden (≥30% income) | 6.9% | 23.7% (10.6–40.0%) n=32,322 | 17.5% (5.2–30.6%) n=364 |
| Homeownership rate | 89.2% | 78.7% (51.7–94.0%) n=32,322 | 79.9% (57.2–94.8%) n=364 |
| Crowded housing (>1 per room) | 2.0% | 1.3% (0.0–6.3%) n=32,322 | 0.6% (0.0–10.2%) n=364 |
| Foreign-born population | 0.0% | 2.6% (0.0–18.6%) n=32,553 | 0.6% (0.0–5.3%) n=367 |
| Single-parent households | 63.5% | 53.6% (37.3–74.1%) n=32,087 | 56.7% (32.7–81.4%) n=362 |
| Population 65+ | 15.9% | 19.4% (10.8–33.6%) n=32,553 | 20.3% (8.4–33.0%) n=367 |
| Median age | 33.7 yr | 42.2 yr (33.0–56.3) n=32,292 | 41.5 yr (27.6–56.7) n=365 |
| Median household income | $113,958 | $72,070 ($46,039–$118,707) n=30,318 | $74,865 ($51,211–$102,582) n=336 |
| Median home value | $177,100 | $222,200 ($100,300–$579,820) n=30,049 | $177,400 ($79,000–$321,400) n=311 |
| Median gross rent | $681 | $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 | 79.1 yr ± 1.19 | 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 1.19 years of 79.1, and it’s very unlikely to be off by more than twice that.
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