ZIP code
58727
in Columbus, North DakotaPopulation 168
58.21/ 100
Ranked #6,222 of 32,066 US ZIPs (top 19%)
Ranked #66 of 371 North Dakota ZIPs (top 18%)
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
305.2 mi
in the top 0.4% nationally
Higher is healthier
ST98thUS99thDefinition & 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 ›Distance to a nursing home
22 mi
in the top 2.8% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST94thUS97thDefinition & source ›
The distance in miles from this ZIP’s edge to the nearest Medicare- or Medicaid-certified nursing home.
Full methodology ›Slow internet speeds
4.1%
in the top 3.0% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST87thUS97thDefinition & source ›
The share of homes whose fastest available download speed is under 10 Mbps.
Full methodology ›Homeownership rate
98.9%
in the top 5.2% nationally
Higher is healthier
ST90thUS95thDefinition & source ›
The share of occupied homes that are owned, rather than rented, by the people living in them.
Full methodology ›Humid extreme heat
8.2 days/year
in the bottom 5.4% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST5thUS5thDefinition & source ›
The average number of days per year when modeled heat stress — temperature, humidity, sun, and wind combined — reaches levels hard on the body outdoors.
Full methodology ›Fine-particle (PM2.5) exceedance
1.6%
in the top 5.6% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST51stUS94thDefinition & 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 ›Transportation noise
0.01%
in the bottom 5.8% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST16thUS6thDefinition & 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 ›Binge drinking
19.6%
in the top 7.9% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST53rdUS92ndDefinition & 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 ›Distance to an emergency room
16.4 mi
in the top 9.2% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST72ndUS91stDefinition & source ›
The distance in miles from this ZIP’s edge to the nearest Medicare-certified hospital with an emergency room.
Full methodology ›Fiber broadband
95.9%
in the top 9.5% nationally
Higher is healthier
ST35thUS91stDefinition & source ›
The share of homes where fiber-optic internet service is available.
Full methodology ›The read
Overall, Columbus, North Dakota (ZIP 58727) places in the top 19% healthiest ZIPs nationally (6,222nd) and the top 18% of North Dakota (66th), based on limited data; treat as directional.
What the data marks out about this place comes first: distance to a nursing home resides in the top 2.8% nationally, and slow internet speeds is in the top 3.0% nationally. Modeled fine-particle lands in the top 5.6% nationally, and radon stands in the top 10.3% nationally. Modeled binge drinking registers in the top 7.9% nationally, and distance to an emergency room settles in the top 9.2% nationally. On the better side, distance to a Superfund site sits in the top 0.4% nationally, homeownership lies in the top 5.2% nationally, and modeled humid heat rests in the bottom 5.4% nationally. Modeled transportation noise resides in the bottom 5.8% nationally.
Beside the areas that surround it, slow internet speeds runs far higher than the surrounding ZIPs on this measure. For readers new to these terms, 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. Radon is a radioactive soil gas the EPA identifies as the top cause of lung cancer in nonsmokers. Among nearby ZIPs, the nearest healthier one overall is ZIP 58737, about 3.0 miles away.
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 64%
21%
Social Need / SDOH
healthier than 83%
16%
Preventive Care
healthier than 61%
13%
Mental Health
healthier than 91%
8%
Disability
healthier than 74%
7%
Climate / Disaster RiskPartial
healthier than 96%
5%
About typical
Environmental Hazard
healthier than 57%
14%
Risk Behavior
healthier than 60%
11%
Holding it back
Healthcare Access
healthier than 4%
5%
Lifting this score
Chronic Disease Burden
healthier than 68%
21%
Social Need / SDOH
healthier than 82%
16%
Environmental Hazard
healthier than 89%
14%
Mental Health
healthier than 67%
8%
Disability
healthier than 64%
7%
Climate / Disaster RiskPartial
healthier than 99%
5%
About typical
Preventive Care
healthier than 41%
13%
Risk Behavior
healthier than 58%
11%
Holding it back
Healthcare Access
healthier than 36%
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
58752
North Dakotashares a border
Score 58.03
Closest healthier
58737
North Dakotaabout 3.0 mi away
Score 58.45
Similar health profile
58497
North Dakota99% similar profile
Score 56.27
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 | 28.8% | 25.2–32.2 |
| High blood pressure among adults | 36.0% | 31.6–40.2 |
| Cancer (non-skin) or melanoma among adults | 10.0% | 9.0–11.0 |
| Current asthma among adults | 9.8% | 8.6–11.0 |
| Coronary heart disease among adults | 7.0% | 6.1–7.9 |
| Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease among adults | 6.4% | 5.4–7.5 |
| Depression among adults | 19.5% | 16.3–22.9 |
| Diagnosed diabetes among adults | 10.6% | 9.0–12.3 |
| High cholesterol among adults who have ever been screened | 37.1% | 32.5–41.6 |
| Obesity among adults | 36.5% | 28.1–44.7 |
| Stroke among adults | 3.4% | 3.0–3.8 |
| All teeth lost among adults aged >=65 years | 11.0% | 8.8–13.5 |
PreventionCDC PLACES 2022 / 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Current lack of health insurance among adults aged 18-64 years | 6.9% | 5.3–8.7 |
| Taking medicine to control high blood pressure among adults with high blood pressure | 79.3% | 76.3–81.9 |
| Visits to doctor for routine checkup within the past year among adults | 75.9% | 72.0–79.6 |
| Cholesterol screening among adults | 85.6% | 83.4–87.6 |
| Colorectal cancer screening among adults aged 45–75 years | 66.9% | 61.9–71.9 |
| Visited dentist or dental clinic in the past year among adults | 63.9% | 60.1–67.8 |
| Mammography use among women aged 50-74 years | 79.4% | 72.1–85.7 |
Health Risk BehaviorsCDC PLACES 2022 / 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Binge drinking among adults | 19.6% | 16.2–23.1 |
| Current cigarette smoking among adults | 13.0% | 10.6–15.6 |
| No leisure-time physical activity among adults | 22.6% | 18.4–27.1 |
| Short sleep duration among adults | 32.2% | 25.9–39.4 |
Health StatusCDC PLACES 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Fair or poor self-rated health status among adults | 16.2% | 13.7–19.2 |
| Frequent mental distress among adults | 13.1% | 11.4–15.0 |
| Frequent physical distress among adults | 12.0% | 10.4–13.8 |
DisabilityCDC PLACES 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Cognitive disability among adults | 11.6% | 10.0–13.5 |
| Any disability among adults | 28.2% | 23.9–32.7 |
| Hearing disability among adults | 8.8% | 7.7–10.0 |
| Independent living disability among adults | 6.8% | 5.9–7.9 |
| Mobility disability among adults | 12.4% | 10.5–14.5 |
| Self-care disability among adults | 3.2% | 2.7–3.6 |
| Vision disability among adults | 4.0% | 3.5–4.5 |
Health-Related Social NeedsCDC PLACES 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Lack of social and emotional support among adults | 21.0% | 17.4–24.8 |
| Food insecurity in the past 12 months among adults | 8.9% | 7.0–10.9 |
| Received food stamps in the past 12 months among adults | 5.1% | 3.9–6.5 |
| Housing insecurity in the past 12 months among adults | 7.5% | 6.1–9.1 |
| Lack of reliable transportation in the past 12 months among adults | 5.3% | 4.4–6.2 |
| Loneliness among adults | 28.4% | 23.7–33.6 |
| Utility services shut-off threat in the past 12 months among adults | 4.7% | 3.9–5.6 |
Community & economyCensus ACS 5-Year · 2024 release · observed
| Measure | Value | US median (p10–p90) | ND median (p10–p90) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty rate | 9.5% | 10.6% (3.1–25.8%) n=32,364 | 8.0% (1.0–21.4%) n=380 |
| Uninsured 18–64 | 7.2% | 9.0% (1.5–24.3%) n=32,286 | 6.5% (0.0–19.2%) n=380 |
| No HS diploma (25+) | 9.4% | 7.9% (1.8–20.7%) n=32,505 | 6.3% (0.6–13.4%) n=382 |
| Bachelor's or higher (25+) | 11.4% | 23.3% (9.2–53.6%) n=32,505 | 24.6% (12.5–41.0%) n=382 |
| Unemployment rate (16+) | 4.0% | 3.9% (0.0–9.8%) n=32,274 | 1.1% (0.0–6.5%) n=382 |
| Households without a vehicle | 4.4% | 3.9% (0.0–12.5%) n=32,322 | 1.5% (0.0–7.4%) n=379 |
| Broadband subscription | 92.2% | 89.3% (75.1–97.1%) n=32,322 | 88.7% (75.3–98.1%) n=379 |
| Housing cost burden (≥30% income) | 13.3% | 23.7% (10.6–40.0%) n=32,322 | 15.2% (4.0–28.2%) n=379 |
| Homeownership rate | 98.9% | 78.7% (51.7–94.0%) n=32,322 | 83.5% (59.2–98.7%) n=379 |
| Crowded housing (>1 per room) | 0.0% | 1.3% (0.0–6.3%) n=32,322 | 0.0% (0.0–4.6%) n=379 |
| Foreign-born population | 1.2% | 2.6% (0.0–18.6%) n=32,553 | 0.9% (0.0–5.7%) n=383 |
| Single-parent households | 93.0% | 53.6% (37.3–74.1%) n=32,087 | 59.3% (40.0–83.3%) n=377 |
| Population 65+ | 49.4% | 19.4% (10.8–33.6%) n=32,553 | 21.6% (9.1–38.9%) n=383 |
| Median age | 64.8 yr | 42.2 yr (33.0–56.3) n=32,292 | 42.9 yr (31.1–60.2) n=381 |
| Median household income | $105,417 | $72,070 ($46,039–$118,707) n=30,318 | $79,666 ($56,729–$115,391) n=354 |
| Median home value | $229,200 | $222,200 ($100,300–$579,820) n=30,049 | $159,750 ($88,870–$297,180) n=328 |
| Median gross rent | — | $1,021 ($677–$1,912) n=25,670 | $767 ($513–$1,222) n=212 |
Life expectancyNCHS / RWJF USALEEP · model-based
| Measure | Value | US median (p10–p90) | ND median (p10–p90) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy at birth | 78.0 yr ± 1.55 | 78.9 yr (74.7–82.8) n=31,308 | 80.0 yr (77.6–84.0) n=379 |
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 1.55 years of 78.0, and it’s very unlikely to be off by more than twice that.
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How these lists were built: they draw only from ZIPs that have a published Score, so ZIPs with too little data to score are not listed. Distance-based lists use distance between ZIP boundaries with no state filter, so an out-of-state ZIP can appear. Statistically similar means a close match across the nine Score domains, not a demographic match: the measure is the cosine similarity between two ZIPs’ domain scores, taken over the domains both ZIPs have data for and only where that overlap covers at least six of the nine — and where no ZIP clears that minimum-overlap floor, that list is left out rather than filled with a weak match. How distance is measured