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ZIP code

61733

in Deer Creek, IllinoisPopulation 984

57.72/ 100

Ranked #6,625 of 32,066 US ZIPs (top 21%)

Ranked #242 of 1,368 Illinois ZIPs (top 18%)

Ranked #14 of 67 Peoria, IL ZIPs (top 21%)

Ranks are modeled estimates — ZIPs a few hundred places apart are effectively tied.

Robust across all 9 health domains

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.

Arsenic in groundwater

29.9%

in the top 3.3% nationally

Lower is healthier

ST91st
US97th
Definition & source ›

The modeled probability that untreated groundwater in this area — the source private wells draw on — exceeds the federal arsenic limit of 10 micrograms per liter.

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 ›

Civic-institution access

0.91 per 1,000 residents

in the top 4.9% nationally

Higher is healthier

ST96th
US95th
Definition & source ›

The number of civic and social organizations 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 ›

PFAS in drinking water

8.3%

in the bottom 5.5% nationally

Lower is healthier

ST9th
US5th
Definition & 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 ›

Radon

3 pCi/L

in the top 9.7% nationally

Lower is healthier

ST93rd
US90th
Definition & 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 ›

Binge drinking

19.6%

in the top 7.9% nationally

Lower is healthier

ST88th
US92nd
Definition & 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 ›

Tooth loss

6.3%

in the bottom 5.6% nationally

Lower is healthier

ST4th
US6th
Definition & source ›

The estimated share of adults aged 65 and older who have lost all of their natural teeth.

Full methodology ›

Distance to a Superfund site

46 mi

in the top 14.4% nationally

Higher is healthier

ST96th
US86th
Definition & 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 ›

Uninsured (under 65)

5.8%

in the bottom 12.7% nationally

Lower is healthier

ST10th
US13th
Definition & source ›

The estimated share of adults aged 18–64 with no current health-insurance coverage.

Full methodology ›

Air-toxics cancer risk

20 per million

in the bottom 25% nationally

Lower is healthier

ST1st
US25th
Definition & 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 ›

Colon-cancer screening

69%

in the top 27% nationally

Higher is healthier

ST95th
US73rd
Definition & source ›

The estimated share of adults aged 45–75 who are up to date on colorectal-cancer screening.

Full methodology ›

Cross-source signals

Combined exposures in this ZIP

More than one environmental exposure stands out in this ZIP. Each is established independently and shown on its own above; they are grouped here for context — not because one causes the other.

The read

Deer Creek, Illinois (ZIP 61733) ranks in the top 21% healthiest ZIPs nationally (6,625th) and the top 18% of Illinois (242nd).

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Several of the strongest readings define how this area looks: civic lands in the top 4.9% nationally, and modeled pfas settles in the bottom 5.5% nationally. Modeled tooth loss rests in the bottom 5.6% nationally, and distance to a Superfund site lands in the top 14.4% nationally. Modeled stroke settles in the bottom 12.5% nationally, and mobility disability rests in the bottom 14.2% nationally. On the other hand, modeled arsenic lands in the top 3.3% nationally, radon settles in the top 9.7% nationally, and binge drinking rests in the top 7.9% nationally. Distance to a hazardous-chemical facility lands at the national minimum, shared with about 31% of ZIPs.

For context, arsenic is a natural groundwater contaminant, here a modeled estimate of the chance private-well levels exceed a benchmark. 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. The closest ZIP that ranks healthier overall is ZIP 61550, 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. Compare it against the US, this state and the Peoria, IL metro area.

Compared with the ZIP codes measured across all nine scoring domains — not with all US ZIP codes.

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Lifting this score

Chronic Disease Burden

healthier than 80%

21%

Social Need / SDOH

healthier than 68%

16%

Preventive Care

healthier than 62%

13%

Disability

healthier than 86%

7%

About typical

Environmental Hazard

healthier than 45%

14%

Risk Behavior

healthier than 58%

11%

Mental Health

healthier than 54%

8%

Climate / Disaster Risk

healthier than 55%

5%

Holding it back

Healthcare Access

healthier than 24%

5%

Lifting this score

Chronic Disease Burden

healthier than 81%

21%

Social Need / SDOH

healthier than 76%

16%

Preventive Care

healthier than 77%

13%

Risk Behavior

healthier than 66%

11%

Disability

healthier than 83%

7%

About typical

Environmental Hazard

healthier than 60%

14%

Mental Health

healthier than 42%

8%

Climate / Disaster Risk

healthier than 43%

5%

Holding it back

Healthcare Access

healthier than 31%

5%

Lifting this score

Chronic Disease Burden

healthier than 98%

21%

Social Need / SDOH

healthier than 83%

16%

Environmental Hazard

healthier than 63%

14%

Preventive Care

healthier than 66%

13%

Risk Behavior

healthier than 63%

11%

Disability

healthier than 93%

7%

About typical

Mental Health

healthier than 46%

8%

Healthcare Access

healthier than 51%

5%

Holding it back

Climate / Disaster Risk

healthier than 37%

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.

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
MeasureCrude prevalence95% CI
Arthritis among adults25.6%22.6–28.8
High blood pressure among adults32.1%28.3–36.0
Cancer (non-skin) or melanoma among adults8.7%7.9–9.6
Current asthma among adults10.3%9.1–11.6
Coronary heart disease among adults5.5%4.9–6.2
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease among adults6.2%5.2–7.1
Depression among adults23.2%19.9–26.8
Diagnosed diabetes among adults9.8%8.3–11.3
High cholesterol among adults who have ever been screened35.2%31.2–39.2
Obesity among adults35.1%28.1–42.4
Stroke among adults2.8%2.5–3.1
All teeth lost among adults aged >=65 years6.3%5.1–7.7
PreventionCDC PLACES 2022 / 2023 · BRFSS
MeasureCrude prevalence95% CI
Current lack of health insurance among adults aged 18-64 years5.8%4.6–7.0
Taking medicine to control high blood pressure among adults with high blood pressure75.5%72.3–78.3
Visits to doctor for routine checkup within the past year among adults77.8%74.4–80.9
Cholesterol screening among adults87.1%85.3–88.8
Colorectal cancer screening among adults aged 45–75 years69.0%64.4–73.5
Visited dentist or dental clinic in the past year among adults67.7%64.4–71.0
Mammography use among women aged 50-74 years74.2%66.5–81.1
Health Risk BehaviorsCDC PLACES 2022 / 2023 · BRFSS
MeasureCrude prevalence95% CI
Binge drinking among adults19.6%16.6–22.9
Current cigarette smoking among adults11.9%9.8–14.1
No leisure-time physical activity among adults19.3%15.7–23.2
Short sleep duration among adults35.9%30.1–42.0
Health StatusCDC PLACES 2023 · BRFSS
MeasureCrude prevalence95% CI
Fair or poor self-rated health status among adults15.1%12.8–17.4
Frequent mental distress among adults16.3%14.3–18.4
Frequent physical distress among adults11.7%10.2–13.3
DisabilityCDC PLACES 2023 · BRFSS
MeasureCrude prevalence95% CI
Cognitive disability among adults12.1%10.4–13.8
Any disability among adults26.2%22.3–30.3
Hearing disability among adults6.1%5.3–6.9
Independent living disability among adults6.7%5.9–7.6
Mobility disability among adults11.0%9.3–12.7
Self-care disability among adults2.8%2.4–3.2
Vision disability among adults3.5%3.1–3.9
Health-Related Social NeedsCDC PLACES 2023 · BRFSS
MeasureCrude prevalence95% CI
Lack of social and emotional support among adults22.5%19.2–26.1
Food insecurity in the past 12 months among adults9.7%8.0–11.6
Received food stamps in the past 12 months among adults8.5%6.9–10.5
Housing insecurity in the past 12 months among adults8.5%7.1–10.0
Lack of reliable transportation in the past 12 months among adults5.8%5.0–6.7
Loneliness among adults32.5%28.0–37.3
Utility services shut-off threat in the past 12 months among adults5.3%4.5–6.2
Community & economyCensus ACS 5-Year · 2024 release · observed
MeasureValueUS median (p10–p90)IL median (p10–p90)
Poverty rate5.2%10.6% (3.1–25.8%) n=32,3649.4% (3.4–21.4%) n=1,378
Uninsured 18–6412.9%9.0% (1.5–24.3%) n=32,2866.6% (1.7–15.2%) n=1,375
No HS diploma (25+)2.7%7.9% (1.8–20.7%) n=32,5056.5% (2.1–16.1%) n=1,377
Bachelor's or higher (25+)27.9%23.3% (9.2–53.6%) n=32,50521.6% (9.3–49.2%) n=1,377
Unemployment rate (16+)1.1%3.9% (0.0–9.8%) n=32,2744.2% (0.7–10.0%) n=1,375
Households without a vehicle1.3%3.9% (0.0–12.5%) n=32,3223.9% (0.0–11.8%) n=1,377
Broadband subscription86.4%89.3% (75.1–97.1%) n=32,32289.4% (77.4–96.0%) n=1,377
Housing cost burden (≥30% income)18.5%23.7% (10.6–40.0%) n=32,32221.2% (10.7–34.7%) n=1,377
Homeownership rate84.6%78.7% (51.7–94.0%) n=32,32280.9% (61.0–94.1%) n=1,377
Crowded housing (>1 per room)1.3%1.3% (0.0–6.3%) n=32,3220.9% (0.0–4.1%) n=1,377
Foreign-born population1.0%2.6% (0.0–18.6%) n=32,5531.4% (0.0–17.6%) n=1,378
Single-parent households52.2%53.6% (37.3–74.1%) n=32,08753.8% (39.6–70.3%) n=1,372
Population 65+15.5%19.4% (10.8–33.6%) n=32,55319.4% (12.1–28.7%) n=1,378
Median age34.9 yr42.2 yr (33.0–56.3) n=32,29242.1 yr (34.3–52.1) n=1,373
Median household income$98,281$72,070 ($46,039–$118,707) n=30,318$75,429 ($50,714–$114,949) n=1,334
Median home value$202,400$222,200 ($100,300–$579,820) n=30,049$154,250 ($86,310–$346,100) n=1,332
Median gross rent$1,152$1,021 ($677–$1,912) n=25,670$934 ($675–$1,653) n=1,170
Life expectancyNCHS / RWJF USALEEP · model-based
MeasureValueUS median (p10–p90)IL median (p10–p90)
Life expectancy at birth81.9 yr ± 1.4178.9 yr (74.7–82.8) n=31,30878.9 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 1.41 years of 81.9, and it’s very unlikely to be off by more than twice that.

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