ZIP code
61701
in Bloomington, IllinoisPopulation 35,136
51.94/ 100
Ranked #13,539 of 32,066 US ZIPs (top 42%)
Ranked #590 of 1,368 Illinois ZIPs (top 43%)
Ranked #18 of 24 Bloomington, IL ZIPs (bottom 25%)
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.
Expected annual disaster loss
$0
in the top 2.4% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST95thUS98thDefinition & source ›
FEMA’s modeled estimate, in dollars per year, of the average harm to people expected from natural hazards — an annualized average, not a forecast for any single year.
Full methodology ›Transit access
6.2 per 1,000 residents
in the top 3.3% nationally
Higher is healthier
ST94thUS97thDefinition & source ›
The number of public-transit stops 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 ›Subsidized affordable housing
624 units
in the top 3.3% nationally
Higher is healthier
ST97thUS97thDefinition & source ›
The number of affordable rental units in this ZIP supported by the federal Low-Income Housing Tax Credit program.
Full methodology ›Natural-disaster risk
in the top 4.5% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST96thUS96thDefinition & source ›
This area’s national rank on its single highest non-flood natural hazard — such as wildfire, tornado, or earthquake — in FEMA’s modeled National Risk Index; flooding is shown separately.
Full methodology ›Walkability
120 intersections/sq mi
in the top 8.0% nationally
Higher is healthier
ST91stUS92ndDefinition & 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 Superfund site
58.1 mi
in the top 9.2% nationally
Higher is healthier
ST99thUS91stDefinition & 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 ›Lead in tap water
5 ppb
in the top 9.9% nationally
Lower is healthier
US90thDefinition & source ›
The lead level at the 90th percentile of tap-water samples reported by the public water systems serving this ZIP, in parts per billion — the EPA requires action above 15 ppb.
Measured from EPA records for the public water systems that serve this ZIP. Households on private wells — roughly 30% of the US population — are not covered by this measure, and this figure says nothing about their water.
Full methodology ›Physician access
1.6 per 1,000 residents
in the top 10.2% nationally
Higher is healthier
ST92ndUS90thDefinition & source ›
The number of physicians’ offices 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 ›Homeownership rate
56.7%
in the bottom 13.3% nationally
Higher is healthier
ST7thUS13thDefinition & source ›
The share of occupied homes that are owned, rather than rented, by the people living in them.
Full methodology ›Outer-floodplain exposure
2.2%
in the top 14.0% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST91stUS86thDefinition & source ›
The share of this ZIP’s land area inside FEMA’s 0.2%-annual-chance flood band — the “500-year” zone, a lower but real 1-in-500 yearly chance.
Measured from FEMA’s mapped flood panels. Where a panel has not been mapped, no value is published for that ZIP — those ZIPs are absent from this comparison rather than counted as unexposed.
Full methodology ›The read
By the composite health measure, ZIP 61701, one of several in Bloomington, Illinois ranks in the top 42% healthiest ZIPs nationally (13,539th) and the top 43% of Illinois (590th).
The signals balance out across the profile, strengths against concerns: transit is in the top 3.3% nationally, and subsidized affordable housing settles in the top 3.3% nationally. Distance to an emergency room resides at the national minimum, shared with about 11% of ZIPs. Walkability registers in the top 8.0% nationally, distance to a Superfund site rests in the top 9.2% nationally, and physicians stands in the top 10.2% nationally. Distance to a community health center lies at the national minimum, shared with about 23% of ZIPs. Set against that, modeled expected annual loss lands in the top 2.4% nationally, modeled disaster risk sits in the top 4.5% nationally, and lead in tap water is in the top 9.9% nationally.
Read against the ZIPs closest to it, expected annual loss runs far higher than the surrounding ZIPs on this measure. To spell things out, expected annual loss is FEMA's modeled estimate, in dollars, of average yearly harm to people from natural hazards. Disaster risk is the area's national rank on its highest non-flood peril in FEMA's modeled Risk Index, like wildfire or quake. Distance to a Superfund site is an abandoned or uncontrolled hazardous-waste site the EPA has identified for cleanup. Close by, ZIP 61704, 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. Compare it against the US, this state and the Bloomington, IL metro area.
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%
Climate / Disaster Risk
healthier than 62%
5%
Healthcare Access
in the top 0.00%
5%
About typical
Social Need / SDOH
healthier than 55%
16%
Environmental Hazard
healthier than 49%
14%
Risk Behavior
healthier than 50%
11%
Disability
healthier than 55%
7%
Holding it back
Preventive Care
healthier than 23%
13%
Mental Health
healthier than 39%
8%
Lifting this score
Chronic Disease Burden
healthier than 68%
21%
Social Need / SDOH
healthier than 65%
16%
Environmental Hazard
healthier than 67%
14%
Healthcare Access
in the top 0.00%
5%
About typical
Risk Behavior
healthier than 52%
11%
Disability
healthier than 42%
7%
Climate / Disaster Risk
healthier than 60%
5%
Holding it back
Preventive Care
healthier than 14%
13%
Mental Health
healthier than 15%
8%
Lifting this score
Environmental Hazard
healthier than 91%
14%
Healthcare Access
in the top 0.00%
5%
About typical
Chronic Disease Burden
healthier than 48%
21%
Holding it back
Social Need / SDOH
healthier than 35%
16%
Preventive Care
healthier than 9%
13%
Risk Behavior
healthier than 17%
11%
Mental Health
healthier than 9%
8%
Disability
healthier than 22%
7%
Climate / Disaster Risk
healthier than 26%
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 ›
Findings that name this ZIP
2 of our published findings list this ZIP code. Each finding compares one published measure against a stated benchmark, and names only the ZIP codes whose estimates are reliable enough to rank. See all surprising findings.
Below what income predicts
The ZIP codes that outlive their incomes
Estimated life expectancy is 75.6 ± 1.1 years. A median household income of $57,130 predicts 77.9 years — 2.3 years below.
Ranked #3,167 of the 5,842 ZIP codes this finding names, ordered by years above what income predicts, highest first.
Below its nearby ZIPs
The ZIP codes that outlive their neighbors
Estimated life expectancy is 75.6 ± 1.1 years. The 49 nearest ZIP codes with estimates average 79.5 years — 4.0 years below them.
Ranked #3,012 of the 3,687 ZIP codes this finding names, ordered by years above the nearby-ZIP average, highest first.
Nearby & similar ZIPs
Editorially selected — see how this ZIP compares to nearby and similar places.
Nearby
61704
Illinoisshares a border
Score 64.73
Closest healthier
61705
Illinoisshares a border
Score 64.31
Similar health profile
59330
Montana95% similar profile
Score 53.68
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 | 24.9% | 22.0–28.0 |
| High blood pressure among adults | 34.4% | 30.5–38.4 |
| Cancer (non-skin) or melanoma among adults | 7.5% | 6.8–8.2 |
| Current asthma among adults | 10.9% | 9.6–12.3 |
| Coronary heart disease among adults | 6.0% | 5.4–6.7 |
| Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease among adults | 7.2% | 6.4–8.1 |
| Depression among adults | 23.1% | 19.6–26.7 |
| Diagnosed diabetes among adults | 11.4% | 9.9–13.0 |
| High cholesterol among adults who have ever been screened | 35.4% | 31.3–39.7 |
| Obesity among adults | 38.4% | 31.0–46.3 |
| Stroke among adults | 3.3% | 3.1–3.6 |
| All teeth lost among adults aged >=65 years | 13.7% | 11.1–16.8 |
PreventionCDC PLACES 2022 / 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Current lack of health insurance among adults aged 18-64 years | 9.2% | 8.0–10.7 |
| Taking medicine to control high blood pressure among adults with high blood pressure | 74.0% | 71.2–76.7 |
| Visits to doctor for routine checkup within the past year among adults | 77.2% | 73.5–80.6 |
| Cholesterol screening among adults | 84.1% | 82.1–85.9 |
| Colorectal cancer screening among adults aged 45–75 years | 62.6% | 57.0–68.1 |
| Visited dentist or dental clinic in the past year among adults | 58.5% | 54.4–62.4 |
| Mammography use among women aged 50-74 years | 71.3% | 62.2–79.5 |
Health Risk BehaviorsCDC PLACES 2022 / 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Binge drinking among adults | 17.6% | 14.5–20.9 |
| Current cigarette smoking among adults | 14.6% | 12.6–16.8 |
| No leisure-time physical activity among adults | 23.6% | 19.8–28.0 |
| Short sleep duration among adults | 35.7% | 29.2–43.0 |
Health StatusCDC PLACES 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Fair or poor self-rated health status among adults | 19.9% | 17.5–22.7 |
| Frequent mental distress among adults | 18.1% | 16.1–20.3 |
| Frequent physical distress among adults | 13.2% | 11.7–15.0 |
DisabilityCDC PLACES 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Cognitive disability among adults | 15.0% | 13.3–16.9 |
| Any disability among adults | 30.5% | 26.5–35.0 |
| Hearing disability among adults | 6.5% | 5.7–7.3 |
| Independent living disability among adults | 9.1% | 8.2–10.2 |
| Mobility disability among adults | 13.4% | 11.7–15.2 |
| Self-care disability among adults | 4.0% | 3.6–4.3 |
| Vision disability among adults | 5.4% | 4.9–5.9 |
Health-Related Social NeedsCDC PLACES 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Lack of social and emotional support among adults | 25.1% | 21.6–29.0 |
| Food insecurity in the past 12 months among adults | 17.8% | 15.4–20.1 |
| Received food stamps in the past 12 months among adults | 17.9% | 15.6–20.1 |
| Housing insecurity in the past 12 months among adults | 14.0% | 12.1–15.9 |
| Lack of reliable transportation in the past 12 months among adults | 9.6% | 8.5–10.7 |
| Loneliness among adults | 34.2% | 29.2–39.6 |
| Utility services shut-off threat in the past 12 months among adults | 9.4% | 8.2–10.7 |
Community & economyCensus ACS 5-Year · 2024 release · observed
| Measure | Value | US median (p10–p90) | IL median (p10–p90) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty rate | 16.3% | 10.6% (3.1–25.8%) n=32,364 | 9.4% (3.4–21.4%) n=1,378 |
| Uninsured 18–64 | 7.9% | 9.0% (1.5–24.3%) n=32,286 | 6.6% (1.7–15.2%) n=1,375 |
| No HS diploma (25+) | 6.1% | 7.9% (1.8–20.7%) n=32,505 | 6.5% (2.1–16.1%) n=1,377 |
| Bachelor's or higher (25+) | 37.5% | 23.3% (9.2–53.6%) n=32,505 | 21.6% (9.3–49.2%) n=1,377 |
| Unemployment rate (16+) | 3.3% | 3.9% (0.0–9.8%) n=32,274 | 4.2% (0.7–10.0%) n=1,375 |
| Households without a vehicle | 10.4% | 3.9% (0.0–12.5%) n=32,322 | 3.9% (0.0–11.8%) n=1,377 |
| Broadband subscription | 87.5% | 89.3% (75.1–97.1%) n=32,322 | 89.4% (77.4–96.0%) n=1,377 |
| Housing cost burden (≥30% income) | 26.7% | 23.7% (10.6–40.0%) n=32,322 | 21.2% (10.7–34.7%) n=1,377 |
| Homeownership rate | 56.7% | 78.7% (51.7–94.0%) n=32,322 | 80.9% (61.0–94.1%) n=1,377 |
| Crowded housing (>1 per room) | 1.2% | 1.3% (0.0–6.3%) n=32,322 | 0.9% (0.0–4.1%) n=1,377 |
| Foreign-born population | 5.8% | 2.6% (0.0–18.6%) n=32,553 | 1.4% (0.0–17.6%) n=1,378 |
| Single-parent households | 48.6% | 53.6% (37.3–74.1%) n=32,087 | 53.8% (39.6–70.3%) n=1,372 |
| Population 65+ | 15.9% | 19.4% (10.8–33.6%) n=32,553 | 19.4% (12.1–28.7%) n=1,378 |
| Median age | 36.1 yr | 42.2 yr (33.0–56.3) n=32,292 | 42.1 yr (34.3–52.1) n=1,373 |
| Median household income | $57,130 | $72,070 ($46,039–$118,707) n=30,318 | $75,429 ($50,714–$114,949) n=1,334 |
| Median home value | $144,500 | $222,200 ($100,300–$579,820) n=30,049 | $154,250 ($86,310–$346,100) n=1,332 |
| Median gross rent | $909 | $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 | 75.5 yr ± 0.54 | 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 0.54 years of 75.5, 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