ZIP code
57356
in Lake Andes, South DakotaPopulation 1,959
38.95/ 100
Ranked #27,433 of 32,066 US ZIPs (bottom 14.5%)
Ranked #315 of 360 South Dakota ZIPs (bottom 12.5%)
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.
PFAS in drinking water
7.2%
in the bottom 3.7% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST3rdUS4thDefinition & 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 ›Distance to a community health center
30.6 mi
in the top 3.9% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST81stUS96thDefinition & 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
83.5 mi
in the top 4.8% nationally
Higher is healthier
ST40thUS95thDefinition & 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 ›Poverty rate
33.5%
in the top 5.1% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST90thUS95thDefinition & source ›
The share of residents whose income is below the federal poverty line, from the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey.
Full methodology ›Pharmacy access
0.48 per 1,000 residents
in the top 5.5% nationally
Higher is healthier
ST86thUS95thDefinition & source ›
The number of pharmacies located 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 ›Walkability
1.7 intersections/sq mi
in the bottom 5.6% nationally
Higher is healthier
ST48thUS6thDefinition & source ›
The number of street intersections per square mile — a standard street-connectivity measure; denser networks correlate with more walkable neighborhoods.
Full methodology ›Radon
3.1 pCi/L
in the top 8.9% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST32ndUS91stDefinition & 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 ›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 ›Colon-cancer screening
57.7%
in the bottom 8.6% nationally
Higher is healthier
ST9thUS9thDefinition & source ›
The estimated share of adults aged 45–75 who are up to date on colorectal-cancer screening.
Full methodology ›Hearing disability
11.0%
in the top 9.4% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST76thUS91stDefinition & source ›
The estimated share of adults who are deaf or have serious difficulty hearing.
Full methodology ›The read
Overall, Lake Andes, South Dakota (ZIP 57356) lands in the bottom 14.5% nationally (27,433rd) and the bottom 12.5% of South Dakota (315th).
A number of measures pull each way for this area: modeled pfas registers in the bottom 3.7% nationally, and distance to a Superfund site rests in the top 4.8% nationally. Pharmacy stands in the top 5.5% nationally. Set against that, distance to a community health center lies in the top 3.9% nationally, poverty lands in the top 5.1% nationally, and walkability sits in the bottom 5.6% nationally. Modeled radon is in the top 8.9% nationally, fine-particle settles in the top 8.6% nationally, and colon screening resides in the bottom 8.6% nationally. Modeled hearing disability registers in the top 9.4% nationally.
A note on the terms: 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. 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 57313, 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.
Compared with the ZIP codes measured across all nine scoring domains — not with all US ZIP codes.
Nothing measured is lifting this score.
About typical
Environmental Hazard
healthier than 56%
14%
Climate / Disaster Risk
healthier than 53%
5%
Holding it back
Chronic Disease Burden
healthier than 27%
21%
Social Need / SDOH
healthier than 16%
16%
Preventive Care
healthier than 11%
13%
Risk Behavior
healthier than 9%
11%
Mental Health
healthier than 40%
8%
Disability
healthier than 12%
7%
Healthcare Access
healthier than 4%
5%
Lifting this score
Environmental Hazard
healthier than 81%
14%
Holding it back
Chronic Disease Burden
healthier than 15%
21%
Social Need / SDOH
healthier than 16%
16%
Preventive Care
healthier than 7%
13%
Risk Behavior
healthier than 7%
11%
Mental Health
healthier than 8%
8%
Disability
healthier than 10%
7%
Climate / Disaster Risk
healthier than 37%
5%
Healthcare Access
healthier than 30%
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
57313
South Dakotashares a border
Score 48.74
Closest healthier
57335
South Dakotashares a border
Score 49.48
Similar health profile
58357
North Dakota98% similar profile
Score 31.68
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 | 28.4% | 25.0–31.9 |
| High blood pressure among adults | 37.4% | 33.1–41.8 |
| Cancer (non-skin) or melanoma among adults | 8.3% | 7.5–9.2 |
| Current asthma among adults | 12.1% | 10.7–13.7 |
| Coronary heart disease among adults | 8.9% | 7.9–9.9 |
| Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease among adults | 9.7% | 8.5–11.1 |
| Depression among adults | 21.9% | 18.4–25.8 |
| Diagnosed diabetes among adults | 16.1% | 14.0–18.3 |
| High cholesterol among adults who have ever been screened | 34.0% | 29.9–38.5 |
| Obesity among adults | 42.4% | 33.6–51.7 |
| Stroke among adults | 4.9% | 4.4–5.4 |
| All teeth lost among adults aged >=65 years | 19.1% | 15.9–22.6 |
PreventionCDC PLACES 2022 / 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Current lack of health insurance among adults aged 18-64 years | 11.8% | 9.7–14.4 |
| Taking medicine to control high blood pressure among adults with high blood pressure | 76.0% | 72.9–78.7 |
| Visits to doctor for routine checkup within the past year among adults | 75.7% | 71.7–79.5 |
| Cholesterol screening among adults | 80.9% | 78.4–83.1 |
| Colorectal cancer screening among adults aged 45–75 years | 57.7% | 52.0–63.0 |
| Visited dentist or dental clinic in the past year among adults | 54.4% | 50.5–58.2 |
| Mammography use among women aged 50-74 years | 70.6% | 61.4–78.4 |
Health Risk BehaviorsCDC PLACES 2022 / 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Binge drinking among adults | 17.2% | 14.1–20.7 |
| Current cigarette smoking among adults | 23.6% | 20.4–27.0 |
| No leisure-time physical activity among adults | 32.3% | 27.2–37.8 |
| Short sleep duration among adults | 35.3% | 28.3–42.5 |
Health StatusCDC PLACES 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Fair or poor self-rated health status among adults | 25.9% | 22.5–29.7 |
| Frequent mental distress among adults | 18.8% | 16.6–21.2 |
| Frequent physical distress among adults | 16.7% | 14.7–19.0 |
DisabilityCDC PLACES 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Cognitive disability among adults | 18.6% | 16.3–21.1 |
| Any disability among adults | 39.4% | 34.5–44.7 |
| Hearing disability among adults | 11.0% | 9.8–12.3 |
| Independent living disability among adults | 12.0% | 10.5–13.5 |
| Mobility disability among adults | 18.9% | 16.4–21.5 |
| Self-care disability among adults | 5.6% | 5.0–6.3 |
| Vision disability among adults | 8.3% | 7.4–9.3 |
Community & economyCensus ACS 5-Year · 2024 release · observed
| Measure | Value | US median (p10–p90) | SD median (p10–p90) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty rate | 33.5% | 10.6% (3.1–25.8%) n=32,364 | 8.8% (1.1–33.5%) n=364 |
| Uninsured 18–64 | 33.4% | 9.0% (1.5–24.3%) n=32,286 | 9.6% (0.0–33.2%) n=365 |
| No HS diploma (25+) | 12.0% | 7.9% (1.8–20.7%) n=32,505 | 6.0% (0.8–15.3%) n=366 |
| Bachelor's or higher (25+) | 23.8% | 23.3% (9.2–53.6%) n=32,505 | 24.6% (10.3–40.7%) n=366 |
| Unemployment rate (16+) | 8.0% | 3.9% (0.0–9.8%) n=32,274 | 1.1% (0.0–8.0%) n=365 |
| Households without a vehicle | 6.3% | 3.9% (0.0–12.5%) n=32,322 | 1.9% (0.0–9.6%) n=364 |
| Broadband subscription | 81.0% | 89.3% (75.1–97.1%) n=32,322 | 87.9% (73.7–96.3%) n=364 |
| Housing cost burden (≥30% income) | 18.0% | 23.7% (10.6–40.0%) n=32,322 | 17.5% (5.2–30.6%) n=364 |
| Homeownership rate | 75.8% | 78.7% (51.7–94.0%) n=32,322 | 79.9% (57.2–94.8%) n=364 |
| Crowded housing (>1 per room) | 4.6% | 1.3% (0.0–6.3%) n=32,322 | 0.6% (0.0–10.2%) n=364 |
| Foreign-born population | 0.3% | 2.6% (0.0–18.6%) n=32,553 | 0.6% (0.0–5.3%) n=367 |
| Single-parent households | 56.0% | 53.6% (37.3–74.1%) n=32,087 | 56.7% (32.7–81.4%) n=362 |
| Population 65+ | 20.3% | 19.4% (10.8–33.6%) n=32,553 | 20.3% (8.4–33.0%) n=367 |
| Median age | 37.3 yr | 42.2 yr (33.0–56.3) n=32,292 | 41.5 yr (27.6–56.7) n=365 |
| Median household income | $54,107 | $72,070 ($46,039–$118,707) n=30,318 | $74,865 ($51,211–$102,582) n=336 |
| Median home value | $113,900 | $222,200 ($100,300–$579,820) n=30,049 | $177,400 ($79,000–$321,400) n=311 |
| Median gross rent | $742 | $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 | 81.5 yr ± 2.27 | 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 2.27 years of 81.5, and it’s very unlikely to be off by more than twice that.
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