ZIP code
61427
in Cuba, IllinoisPopulation 2,014
44.42/ 100
Ranked #22,994 of 32,066 US ZIPs (bottom 28%)
Ranked #1,176 of 1,368 Illinois ZIPs (bottom 14.1%)
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 community health center
26.3 mi
in the top 5.2% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST98thUS95thDefinition & 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 ›Loud transportation noise
1.8%
in the top 8.8% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST87thUS91stDefinition & source ›
The modeled share of residents exposed to average road, rail, and aviation noise at or above 65 decibels — around the volume of normal conversation.
Full methodology ›Coronary heart disease
8.9%
in the top 22% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST92ndUS78thDefinition & source ›
The estimated share of adults who have been told by a health professional that they have coronary heart disease or angina.
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 ›Hearing disability
9.3%
in the top 28% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST92ndUS72ndDefinition & source ›
The estimated share of adults who are deaf or have serious difficulty hearing.
Full methodology ›Tree cover
31.8%
in the top 35% nationally
Higher is healthier
ST94thUS65thDefinition & source ›
The share of this ZIP’s land area covered by forest.
Full methodology ›The read
Overall, Cuba, Illinois (ZIP 61427) places in the bottom 28% nationally (22,994th) and the bottom 14.1% of Illinois (1,176th).
The measures fall on both sides for this area, fairly evenly: childcare registers in the top 12.4% nationally. Distance to a nursing home settles at the national minimum, shared with about 27% of ZIPs. Outer-floodplain exposure sits at the national minimum, shared with about 36% of ZIPs. Pulling the other way, distance to a community health center lies in the top 5.2% nationally, modeled loud transportation noise rests in the top 8.8% nationally, and modeled radon resides in the top 12.3% nationally. Modeled arsenic is in the top 13.7% nationally, slow internet speeds lands in the top 20% nationally, and modeled transportation noise stands in the top 21% nationally. Fiber broadband registers in the bottom 22% nationally.
For readers new to these terms, radon is a radioactive soil gas the EPA identifies as the top cause of lung cancer in nonsmokers. Arsenic is a natural groundwater contaminant, here a modeled estimate of the chance private-well levels exceed a benchmark. Distance to a community health center is a federally funded (HRSA) community health center serving everyone regardless of ability to pay. Among nearby ZIPs, the nearest healthier one overall is ZIP 61477, 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.
Nothing measured is lifting this score.
About typical
Preventive Care
healthier than 40%
13%
Climate / Disaster Risk
healthier than 58%
5%
Holding it back
Chronic Disease Burden
healthier than 23%
21%
Social Need / SDOH
healthier than 35%
16%
Environmental Hazard
healthier than 39%
14%
Risk Behavior
healthier than 37%
11%
Mental Health
healthier than 35%
8%
Disability
healthier than 32%
7%
Healthcare Access
healthier than 6%
5%
Nothing measured is lifting this score.
About typical
Environmental Hazard
healthier than 52%
14%
Climate / Disaster Risk
healthier than 50%
5%
Holding it back
Chronic Disease Burden
healthier than 8%
21%
Social Need / SDOH
healthier than 39%
16%
Preventive Care
healthier than 40%
13%
Risk Behavior
healthier than 29%
11%
Mental Health
healthier than 10%
8%
Disability
healthier than 11%
7%
Healthcare Access
healthier than 4%
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
61431
Illinoisshares a border
Score 43.32
Closest healthier
61477
Illinoisshares a border
Score 45.01
Similar health profile
62311
Illinois96% similar profile
Score 45.70
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 | 32.9% | 29.1–37.0 |
| High blood pressure among adults | 41.0% | 36.4–45.8 |
| Cancer (non-skin) or melanoma among adults | 10.5% | 9.4–11.6 |
| Current asthma among adults | 10.9% | 9.6–12.4 |
| Coronary heart disease among adults | 8.9% | 7.9–10.0 |
| Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease among adults | 10.4% | 9.0–12.1 |
| Depression among adults | 24.0% | 20.2–28.3 |
| Diagnosed diabetes among adults | 14.2% | 12.1–16.5 |
| High cholesterol among adults who have ever been screened | 40.1% | 35.3–45.2 |
| Obesity among adults | 40.1% | 31.5–49.5 |
| Stroke among adults | 4.5% | 4.1–5.0 |
| All teeth lost among adults aged >=65 years | 16.3% | 13.1–19.9 |
PreventionCDC PLACES 2022 / 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Current lack of health insurance among adults aged 18-64 years | 8.1% | 6.4–10.0 |
| Taking medicine to control high blood pressure among adults with high blood pressure | 79.3% | 76.3–82.0 |
| Visits to doctor for routine checkup within the past year among adults | 79.3% | 75.5–82.8 |
| Cholesterol screening among adults | 86.4% | 84.3–88.2 |
| Colorectal cancer screening among adults aged 45–75 years | 62.5% | 56.7–67.7 |
| Visited dentist or dental clinic in the past year among adults | 60.0% | 56.0–64.1 |
| Mammography use among women aged 50-74 years | 71.5% | 62.6–79.3 |
Health Risk BehaviorsCDC PLACES 2022 / 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Binge drinking among adults | 16.7% | 13.6–20.3 |
| Current cigarette smoking among adults | 17.2% | 14.3–20.4 |
| No leisure-time physical activity among adults | 26.9% | 22.0–32.4 |
| Short sleep duration among adults | 35.5% | 28.6–42.9 |
Health StatusCDC PLACES 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Fair or poor self-rated health status among adults | 22.5% | 19.1–26.1 |
| Frequent mental distress among adults | 17.9% | 15.6–20.3 |
| Frequent physical distress among adults | 15.8% | 13.8–18.1 |
DisabilityCDC PLACES 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Cognitive disability among adults | 15.0% | 12.9–17.2 |
| Any disability among adults | 35.1% | 30.2–40.3 |
| Hearing disability among adults | 9.3% | 8.1–10.5 |
| Independent living disability among adults | 10.0% | 8.6–11.4 |
| Mobility disability among adults | 17.7% | 15.1–20.5 |
| Self-care disability among adults | 4.7% | 4.1–5.3 |
| Vision disability among adults | 5.8% | 5.1–6.6 |
Health-Related Social NeedsCDC PLACES 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Lack of social and emotional support among adults | 23.4% | 19.5–27.2 |
| Food insecurity in the past 12 months among adults | 15.7% | 12.9–18.8 |
| Received food stamps in the past 12 months among adults | 16.4% | 13.5–19.8 |
| Housing insecurity in the past 12 months among adults | 11.4% | 9.5–13.6 |
| Lack of reliable transportation in the past 12 months among adults | 8.1% | 6.9–9.5 |
| Loneliness among adults | 32.5% | 27.3–38.0 |
| Utility services shut-off threat in the past 12 months among adults | 7.9% | 6.6–9.3 |
Community & economyCensus ACS 5-Year · 2024 release · observed
| Measure | Value | US median (p10–p90) | IL median (p10–p90) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty rate | 11.9% | 10.6% (3.1–25.8%) n=32,364 | 9.4% (3.4–21.4%) n=1,378 |
| Uninsured 18–64 | 8.8% | 9.0% (1.5–24.3%) n=32,286 | 6.6% (1.7–15.2%) n=1,375 |
| No HS diploma (25+) | 8.2% | 7.9% (1.8–20.7%) n=32,505 | 6.5% (2.1–16.1%) n=1,377 |
| Bachelor's or higher (25+) | 22.0% | 23.3% (9.2–53.6%) n=32,505 | 21.6% (9.3–49.2%) n=1,377 |
| Unemployment rate (16+) | 3.2% | 3.9% (0.0–9.8%) n=32,274 | 4.2% (0.7–10.0%) n=1,375 |
| Households without a vehicle | 5.7% | 3.9% (0.0–12.5%) n=32,322 | 3.9% (0.0–11.8%) n=1,377 |
| Broadband subscription | 92.2% | 89.3% (75.1–97.1%) n=32,322 | 89.4% (77.4–96.0%) n=1,377 |
| Housing cost burden (≥30% income) | 18.4% | 23.7% (10.6–40.0%) n=32,322 | 21.2% (10.7–34.7%) n=1,377 |
| Homeownership rate | 82.8% | 78.7% (51.7–94.0%) n=32,322 | 80.9% (61.0–94.1%) n=1,377 |
| Crowded housing (>1 per room) | 2.7% | 1.3% (0.0–6.3%) n=32,322 | 0.9% (0.0–4.1%) n=1,377 |
| Foreign-born population | 0.0% | 2.6% (0.0–18.6%) n=32,553 | 1.4% (0.0–17.6%) n=1,378 |
| Single-parent households | 60.4% | 53.6% (37.3–74.1%) n=32,087 | 53.8% (39.6–70.3%) n=1,372 |
| Population 65+ | 23.4% | 19.4% (10.8–33.6%) n=32,553 | 19.4% (12.1–28.7%) n=1,378 |
| Median age | 47.4 yr | 42.2 yr (33.0–56.3) n=32,292 | 42.1 yr (34.3–52.1) n=1,373 |
| Median household income | $65,750 | $72,070 ($46,039–$118,707) n=30,318 | $75,429 ($50,714–$114,949) n=1,334 |
| Median home value | $105,900 | $222,200 ($100,300–$579,820) n=30,049 | $154,250 ($86,310–$346,100) n=1,332 |
| Median gross rent | $869 | $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 | 78.1 yr ± 1.17 | 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 1.17 years of 78.1, 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