ZIP code
61414
in Altona, IllinoisPopulation 696
54.80/ 100
Ranked #9,696 of 32,066 US ZIPs (top 30%)
Ranked #372 of 1,368 Illinois ZIPs (top 27%)
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
4.6%
in the bottom 0.8% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST1stUS1stDefinition & 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 ›Unemployment rate
15.6%
in the top 3.4% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST96thUS97thDefinition & source ›
The share of the civilian labor force that is unemployed.
Full methodology ›Radon
3.2 pCi/L
in the top 8.0% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST97thUS92ndDefinition & 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 ›Homeownership rate
95.2%
in the top 8.4% nationally
Higher is healthier
ST92ndUS92ndDefinition & source ›
The share of occupied homes that are owned, rather than rented, by the people living in them.
Full methodology ›Transportation noise
9.1%
in the top 9.9% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST81stUS90thDefinition & 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 ›Fiber broadband
94.1%
in the top 11.5% nationally
Higher is healthier
ST96thUS89thDefinition & source ›
The share of homes where fiber-optic internet service is available.
Full methodology ›Walkability
2.6 intersections/sq mi
in the bottom 11.5% nationally
Higher is healthier
ST4thUS11thDefinition & 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 nursing home
9.1 mi
in the top 13.1% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST97thUS87thDefinition & source ›
The distance in miles from this ZIP’s edge to the nearest Medicare- or Medicaid-certified nursing home.
Full methodology ›Median household income
$48,929
in the bottom 13.0% nationally
Higher is healthier
ST9thUS13thDefinition & source ›
The middle household income in this ZIP — half of households earn more, half earn less — in dollars per year.
Full methodology ›Air-toxics cancer risk
20 per million
in the bottom 25% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST1stUS25thDefinition & source ›
The EPA’s modeled estimate of added lifetime cancer risk from breathing outdoor air toxics, in cases per million people exposed over a lifetime.
Full methodology ›The read
By the composite measure, Altona, Illinois (ZIP 61414) sits in the top 30% healthiest ZIPs nationally (9,696th) and the top 27% of Illinois (372nd).
Where the data leans one way, another reading answers it: modeled pfas lands in the bottom 0.8% nationally, homeownership resides in the top 8.4% nationally, and fiber broadband lies in the top 11.5% nationally. Crowded housing settles at the national minimum, shared with about 29% of ZIPs. On the other hand, unemployment stands in the top 3.4% nationally, and modeled radon is in the top 8.0% nationally. Modeled transportation noise rests in the top 9.9% nationally, and walkability sits in the bottom 11.5% nationally. Distance to a nursing home registers in the top 13.1% nationally, and modeled binge drinking lands in the top 11.9% nationally.
In plain language, 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. Radon is a radioactive soil gas the EPA identifies as the top cause of lung cancer in nonsmokers. Transportation noise is the modeled share of an area exposed to average road, rail, and air noise at or above 55 decibels. ZIP 61467, just across the boundary, ranks healthier 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.
Lifting this score
Chronic Disease Burden
healthier than 67%
21%
Preventive Care
healthier than 62%
13%
Mental Health
healthier than 62%
8%
Disability
healthier than 78%
7%
Climate / Disaster Risk
healthier than 67%
5%
About typical
Social Need / SDOH
healthier than 40%
16%
Risk Behavior
healthier than 59%
11%
Holding it back
Environmental Hazard
healthier than 31%
14%
Healthcare Access
healthier than 15%
5%
Lifting this score
Chronic Disease Burden
healthier than 68%
21%
Preventive Care
healthier than 77%
13%
Risk Behavior
healthier than 66%
11%
Disability
healthier than 76%
7%
Climate / Disaster Risk
healthier than 70%
5%
About typical
Social Need / SDOH
healthier than 47%
16%
Environmental Hazard
healthier than 41%
14%
Mental Health
healthier than 56%
8%
Holding it back
Healthcare Access
healthier than 21%
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
61238
Illinoisshares a border
Score 54.23
Closest healthier
61467
Illinoisshares a border
Score 55.63
Similar health profile
61778
Illinois99% similar profile
Score 54.80
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 | 27.9% | 24.7–31.2 |
| High blood pressure among adults | 34.0% | 30.1–38.1 |
| Cancer (non-skin) or melanoma among adults | 9.7% | 8.8–10.6 |
| Current asthma among adults | 10.2% | 9.0–11.5 |
| Coronary heart disease among adults | 6.4% | 5.7–7.2 |
| Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease among adults | 7.0% | 5.9–8.0 |
| Depression among adults | 22.1% | 18.8–25.6 |
| Diagnosed diabetes among adults | 10.6% | 9.1–12.3 |
| High cholesterol among adults who have ever been screened | 37.0% | 32.8–41.2 |
| Obesity among adults | 35.5% | 27.9–43.1 |
| Stroke among adults | 3.2% | 2.9–3.6 |
| All teeth lost among adults aged >=65 years | 10.7% | 8.7–13.0 |
PreventionCDC PLACES 2022 / 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Current lack of health insurance among adults aged 18-64 years | 6.1% | 4.8–7.5 |
| Taking medicine to control high blood pressure among adults with high blood pressure | 77.4% | 74.6–80.1 |
| Visits to doctor for routine checkup within the past year among adults | 78.6% | 75.1–81.7 |
| Cholesterol screening among adults | 88.0% | 86.3–89.7 |
| Colorectal cancer screening among adults aged 45–75 years | 67.5% | 62.6–72.1 |
| Visited dentist or dental clinic in the past year among adults | 66.1% | 62.4–69.5 |
| Mammography use among women aged 50-74 years | 73.2% | 65.4–79.9 |
Health Risk BehaviorsCDC PLACES 2022 / 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Binge drinking among adults | 18.9% | 15.8–22.2 |
| Current cigarette smoking among adults | 12.7% | 10.5–15.2 |
| No leisure-time physical activity among adults | 21.1% | 17.2–25.2 |
| Short sleep duration among adults | 34.9% | 28.6–41.7 |
Health StatusCDC PLACES 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Fair or poor self-rated health status among adults | 16.2% | 13.8–18.8 |
| Frequent mental distress among adults | 16.2% | 14.2–18.3 |
| Frequent physical distress among adults | 12.7% | 11.1–14.4 |
DisabilityCDC PLACES 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Cognitive disability among adults | 12.3% | 10.6–14.1 |
| Any disability among adults | 27.6% | 23.5–31.7 |
| Hearing disability among adults | 7.0% | 6.1–7.9 |
| Independent living disability among adults | 7.1% | 6.2–8.1 |
| Mobility disability among adults | 12.5% | 10.7–14.5 |
| Self-care disability among adults | 3.1% | 2.7–3.5 |
| Vision disability among adults | 3.8% | 3.4–4.3 |
Health-Related Social NeedsCDC PLACES 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Lack of social and emotional support among adults | 22.7% | 19.3–26.6 |
| Food insecurity in the past 12 months among adults | 10.0% | 8.1–12.0 |
| Received food stamps in the past 12 months among adults | 9.1% | 7.3–11.0 |
| Housing insecurity in the past 12 months among adults | 8.6% | 7.1–10.1 |
| Lack of reliable transportation in the past 12 months among adults | 5.8% | 4.9–6.6 |
| Loneliness among adults | 31.5% | 26.7–36.7 |
| Utility services shut-off threat in the past 12 months among adults | 5.4% | 4.6–6.3 |
Community & economyCensus ACS 5-Year · 2024 release · observed
| Measure | Value | US median (p10–p90) | IL median (p10–p90) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty rate | 8.3% | 10.6% (3.1–25.8%) n=32,364 | 9.4% (3.4–21.4%) n=1,378 |
| Uninsured 18–64 | 2.4% | 9.0% (1.5–24.3%) n=32,286 | 6.6% (1.7–15.2%) n=1,375 |
| No HS diploma (25+) | 8.1% | 7.9% (1.8–20.7%) n=32,505 | 6.5% (2.1–16.1%) n=1,377 |
| Bachelor's or higher (25+) | 14.8% | 23.3% (9.2–53.6%) n=32,505 | 21.6% (9.3–49.2%) n=1,377 |
| Unemployment rate (16+) | 15.6% | 3.9% (0.0–9.8%) n=32,274 | 4.2% (0.7–10.0%) n=1,375 |
| Households without a vehicle | 0.9% | 3.9% (0.0–12.5%) n=32,322 | 3.9% (0.0–11.8%) n=1,377 |
| Broadband subscription | 89.8% | 89.3% (75.1–97.1%) n=32,322 | 89.4% (77.4–96.0%) n=1,377 |
| Housing cost burden (≥30% income) | 15.7% | 23.7% (10.6–40.0%) n=32,322 | 21.2% (10.7–34.7%) n=1,377 |
| Homeownership rate | 95.2% | 78.7% (51.7–94.0%) n=32,322 | 80.9% (61.0–94.1%) n=1,377 |
| Crowded housing (>1 per room) | 0.0% | 1.3% (0.0–6.3%) n=32,322 | 0.9% (0.0–4.1%) n=1,377 |
| Foreign-born population | 1.4% | 2.6% (0.0–18.6%) n=32,553 | 1.4% (0.0–17.6%) n=1,378 |
| Single-parent households | 60.7% | 53.6% (37.3–74.1%) n=32,087 | 53.8% (39.6–70.3%) n=1,372 |
| Population 65+ | 36.9% | 19.4% (10.8–33.6%) n=32,553 | 19.4% (12.1–28.7%) n=1,378 |
| Median age | 57.6 yr | 42.2 yr (33.0–56.3) n=32,292 | 42.1 yr (34.3–52.1) n=1,373 |
| Median household income | $48,929 | $72,070 ($46,039–$118,707) n=30,318 | $75,429 ($50,714–$114,949) n=1,334 |
| Median home value | $134,400 | $222,200 ($100,300–$579,820) n=30,049 | $154,250 ($86,310–$346,100) n=1,332 |
| Median gross rent | $940 | $1,021 ($677–$1,912) n=25,670 | $934 ($675–$1,653) n=1,170 |
Life expectancyNCHS / RWJF USALEEP · model-based
| Measure | Value | US median (p10–p90) | IL median (p10–p90) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy at birth | 80.2 yr ± 1.08 | 78.9 yr (74.7–82.8) n=31,308 | 78.9 yr (75.5–82.2) n=1,348 |
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 1.08 years of 80.2, and it’s very unlikely to be off by more than twice that.
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