ZIP code
57381
in Wessington, South DakotaPopulation 474
55.79/ 100
Ranked #8,521 of 32,066 US ZIPs (top 27%)
Ranked #104 of 360 South Dakota ZIPs (top 29%)
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 2.5% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST77thUS98thDefinition & 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
100%
at the national maximum
Higher is healthier
ST99thUS99thDefinition & source ›
The share of homes where fiber-optic internet service is available.
Full methodology ›Distance to a Superfund site
151.4 mi
in the top 1.8% nationally
Higher is healthier
ST86thUS98thDefinition & 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 ›Walkability
1.9 intersections/sq mi
in the bottom 6.6% nationally
Higher is healthier
ST54thUS7thDefinition & source ›
The number of street intersections per square mile — a standard street-connectivity measure; denser networks correlate with more walkable neighborhoods.
Full methodology ›Short sleep
29.1%
in the bottom 6.2% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST39thUS6thDefinition & source ›
The estimated share of adults who usually sleep less than seven hours in a 24-hour period.
Full methodology ›The read
Wessington, South Dakota (ZIP 57381), on the composite measure, lands in the top 27% healthiest ZIPs nationally (8,521st) and the top 29% of South Dakota (104th), based on limited data; treat as directional.
The readings split fairly evenly between strengths and concerns: fiber broadband settles at the national maximum, distance to a Superfund site stands in the top 1.8% nationally, and modeled short sleep is in the bottom 6.2% nationally. Unemployment rests at the national minimum, shared with about 15% of ZIPs. Households without a vehicle sits at the national minimum, shared with about 16% of ZIPs. Crowded housing registers at the national minimum, shared with about 29% of ZIPs. Working the other way, modeled radon lands in the top 2.5% nationally, and walkability resides in the bottom 6.6% nationally. Modeled fine-particle lies in the top 11.7% nationally, and lithium in drinking water settles in the top 12.2% nationally.
In everyday language, 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. Fine-particle is fine airborne particles about one-thirtieth the width of a hair, counted on modeled days above the EPA standard. A healthier neighbor overall sits at ZIP 57362, 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
Preventive Care
healthier than 79%
13%
Risk Behavior
healthier than 72%
11%
Mental Health
healthier than 84%
8%
Disability
healthier than 63%
7%
About typical
Chronic Disease Burden
healthier than 58%
21%
Environmental Hazard
healthier than 44%
14%
Climate / Disaster RiskPartial
healthier than 48%
5%
Holding it back
Social Need / SDOH
healthier than 38%
16%
Healthcare Access
healthier than 18%
5%
Lifting this score
Environmental Hazard
healthier than 69%
14%
Preventive Care
healthier than 77%
13%
Risk Behavior
healthier than 67%
11%
Mental Health
healthier than 62%
8%
About typical
Chronic Disease Burden
healthier than 52%
21%
Social Need / SDOH
healthier than 51%
16%
Disability
healthier than 58%
7%
Healthcare Access
healthier than 60%
5%
Holding it back
Climate / Disaster RiskPartial
healthier than 29%
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
57348
South Dakotashares a border
Score 53.26
Closest healthier
57362
South Dakotashares a border
Score 56.32
Similar health profile
57075
South Dakota99% similar profile
Score 60.86
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 | 28.7% | 26.4–31.1 |
| High blood pressure among adults | 35.6% | 32.8–38.6 |
| Cancer (non-skin) or melanoma among adults | 11.0% | 10.2–11.8 |
| Current asthma among adults | 9.8% | 9.0–10.8 |
| Coronary heart disease among adults | 7.8% | 7.2–8.6 |
| Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease among adults | 7.3% | 6.4–8.3 |
| Depression among adults | 20.5% | 18.2–23.1 |
| Diagnosed diabetes among adults | 12.1% | 10.9–13.4 |
| High cholesterol among adults who have ever been screened | 37.2% | 34.4–40.2 |
| Obesity among adults | 34.4% | 29.5–39.9 |
| Stroke among adults | 3.8% | 3.5–4.2 |
| All teeth lost among adults aged >=65 years | 9.6% | 8.1–11.3 |
PreventionCDC PLACES 2022 / 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Current lack of health insurance among adults aged 18-64 years | 7.8% | 6.4–9.3 |
| Taking medicine to control high blood pressure among adults with high blood pressure | 79.2% | 77.2–81.1 |
| Visits to doctor for routine checkup within the past year among adults | 77.7% | 75.1–80.2 |
| Cholesterol screening among adults | 87.0% | 85.4–88.4 |
| Colorectal cancer screening among adults aged 45–75 years | 70.0% | 66.6–73.7 |
| Visited dentist or dental clinic in the past year among adults | 72.2% | 69.7–74.9 |
| Mammography use among women aged 50-74 years | 78.9% | 73.4–84.1 |
Health Risk BehaviorsCDC PLACES 2022 / 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Binge drinking among adults | 17.5% | 15.4–19.8 |
| Current cigarette smoking among adults | 14.6% | 12.5–16.8 |
| No leisure-time physical activity among adults | 24.1% | 20.8–27.6 |
| Short sleep duration among adults | 29.1% | 24.7–34.3 |
Health StatusCDC PLACES 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Fair or poor self-rated health status among adults | 16.6% | 14.6–19.0 |
| Frequent mental distress among adults | 14.3% | 12.9–15.9 |
| Frequent physical distress among adults | 12.8% | 11.5–14.2 |
DisabilityCDC PLACES 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Cognitive disability among adults | 12.7% | 11.2–14.3 |
| Any disability among adults | 30.2% | 27.1–33.7 |
| Hearing disability among adults | 9.3% | 8.5–10.2 |
| Independent living disability among adults | 7.4% | 6.6–8.3 |
| Mobility disability among adults | 13.4% | 11.9–15.1 |
| Self-care disability among adults | 3.5% | 3.1–3.9 |
| Vision disability among adults | 4.3% | 3.9–4.8 |
Community & economyCensus ACS 5-Year · 2024 release · observed
| Measure | Value | US median (p10–p90) | SD median (p10–p90) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty rate | 11.2% | 10.6% (3.1–25.8%) n=32,364 | 8.8% (1.1–33.5%) n=364 |
| Uninsured 18–64 | 13.1% | 9.0% (1.5–24.3%) n=32,286 | 9.6% (0.0–33.2%) n=365 |
| No HS diploma (25+) | 3.3% | 7.9% (1.8–20.7%) n=32,505 | 6.0% (0.8–15.3%) n=366 |
| Bachelor's or higher (25+) | 21.4% | 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 | 89.1% | 89.3% (75.1–97.1%) n=32,322 | 87.9% (73.7–96.3%) n=364 |
| Housing cost burden (≥30% income) | 17.4% | 23.7% (10.6–40.0%) n=32,322 | 17.5% (5.2–30.6%) n=364 |
| Homeownership rate | 60.9% | 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 | 1.3% | 2.6% (0.0–18.6%) n=32,553 | 0.6% (0.0–5.3%) n=367 |
| Single-parent households | 54.3% | 53.6% (37.3–74.1%) n=32,087 | 56.7% (32.7–81.4%) n=362 |
| Population 65+ | 16.2% | 19.4% (10.8–33.6%) n=32,553 | 20.3% (8.4–33.0%) n=367 |
| Median age | 34.8 yr | 42.2 yr (33.0–56.3) n=32,292 | 41.5 yr (27.6–56.7) n=365 |
| Median household income | $79,231 | $72,070 ($46,039–$118,707) n=30,318 | $74,865 ($51,211–$102,582) n=336 |
| Median home value | $139,300 | $222,200 ($100,300–$579,820) n=30,049 | $177,400 ($79,000–$321,400) n=311 |
| Median gross rent | $523 | $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 | 81.2 yr ± 1.95 | 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 1.95 years of 81.2, and it’s very unlikely to be off by more than twice that.
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