ZIP code
61772
in Shirley, IllinoisPopulation 273
58.24/ 100
Ranked #6,198 of 32,066 US ZIPs (top 19%)
Ranked #229 of 1,368 Illinois ZIPs (top 17%)
Ranked #8 of 24 Bloomington, IL ZIPs (top 33%)
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.
Arsenic in groundwater
36.9%
in the top 2.1% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST94thUS98thDefinition & 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 ›Home broadband subscription
67.1%
in the bottom 4.8% nationally
Higher is healthier
ST3rdUS5thDefinition & source ›
The share of households with a broadband internet subscription.
Full methodology ›Housing-cost burden
45.6%
in the top 5.2% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST97thUS95thDefinition & source ›
The share of households spending 30% or more of their income on housing.
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 ›Lack of transportation
5.2%
in the bottom 9.9% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST9thUS10thDefinition & source ›
The estimated share of adults who lacked reliable transportation in the past 12 months.
Full methodology ›Distance to a Superfund site
55.1 mi
in the top 10.2% nationally
Higher is healthier
ST99thUS90thDefinition & 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 ›Food insecurity
9.1%
in the bottom 13.5% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST9thUS13thDefinition & source ›
The estimated share of adults who experienced food insecurity in the past 12 months.
Full methodology ›Housing insecurity
7.9%
in the bottom 15% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST8thUS15thDefinition & source ›
The estimated share of adults who experienced housing insecurity in the past 12 months.
Full methodology ›Short sleep
31.3%
in the bottom 16% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST5thUS16thDefinition & source ›
The estimated share of adults who usually sleep less than seven hours in a 24-hour period.
Full methodology ›Uninsured (under 65)
5.7%
in the bottom 11.7% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST9thUS12thDefinition & source ›
The estimated share of adults aged 18–64 with no current health-insurance coverage.
Full methodology ›The read
Shirley, Illinois (ZIP 61772), by its overall standing, sits in the top 19% healthiest ZIPs nationally (6,198th) and the top 17% of Illinois (229th).
Both sides of the picture show up plainly in this area's numbers: households without a vehicle rests at the national minimum, shared with about 16% of ZIPs. Modeled transportation lies in the bottom 9.9% nationally, distance to a Superfund site sits in the top 10.2% nationally, and modeled pfas settles in the bottom 10.8% nationally. By contrast, modeled arsenic registers in the top 2.1% nationally, and home broadband subscription stands in the bottom 4.8% nationally. Housing-cost burden lands in the top 5.2% nationally, and modeled loud transportation noise is in the top 8.8% nationally. Fiber broadband resides at the national minimum, shared with about 19% of ZIPs. Modeled radon rests in the top 13.2% nationally.
Defined in plain terms, arsenic is a natural groundwater contaminant, here a modeled estimate of the chance private-well levels exceed a benchmark. Distance to a Superfund site is an abandoned or uncontrolled hazardous-waste site the EPA has identified for cleanup. 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. The nearest ZIP ranking healthier overall is ZIP 61705, 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 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 63%
21%
Preventive Care
healthier than 81%
13%
Risk Behavior
healthier than 81%
11%
Mental Health
healthier than 78%
8%
Disability
healthier than 84%
7%
Climate / Disaster Risk
healthier than 63%
5%
About typical
Social Need / SDOH
healthier than 55%
16%
Healthcare Access
healthier than 51%
5%
Holding it back
Environmental Hazard
healthier than 26%
14%
Lifting this score
Chronic Disease Burden
healthier than 62%
21%
Social Need / SDOH
healthier than 65%
16%
Preventive Care
healthier than 93%
13%
Risk Behavior
healthier than 89%
11%
Mental Health
healthier than 78%
8%
Disability
healthier than 81%
7%
Climate / Disaster Risk
healthier than 61%
5%
Healthcare Access
healthier than 60%
5%
Holding it back
Environmental Hazard
healthier than 35%
14%
Lifting this score
Preventive Care
in the top 0.00%
13%
Risk Behavior
healthier than 78%
11%
Mental Health
healthier than 83%
8%
Disability
healthier than 65%
7%
Healthcare Access
healthier than 83%
5%
Holding it back
Chronic Disease Burden
healthier than 35%
21%
Social Need / SDOH
healthier than 30%
16%
Environmental Hazard
healthier than 9%
14%
Climate / Disaster Risk
healthier than 39%
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
61705
Illinoisshares a border
Score 64.31
Closest healthier
61745
Illinoisshares a border
Score 60.88
Similar health profile
15102
Pennsylvania98% similar profile
Score 64.24
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% | 25.2–32.3 |
| High blood pressure among adults | 36.3% | 31.8–40.6 |
| Cancer (non-skin) or melanoma among adults | 10.3% | 9.4–11.4 |
| Current asthma among adults | 10.1% | 8.9–11.4 |
| Coronary heart disease among adults | 6.4% | 5.5–7.2 |
| Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease among adults | 6.7% | 5.6–7.9 |
| Depression among adults | 21.4% | 18.1–24.9 |
| Diagnosed diabetes among adults | 11.0% | 9.2–12.8 |
| High cholesterol among adults who have ever been screened | 39.8% | 35.3–44.3 |
| Obesity among adults | 35.3% | 27.9–43.0 |
| Stroke among adults | 3.2% | 2.8–3.6 |
| All teeth lost among adults aged >=65 years | 9.4% | 7.5–11.7 |
PreventionCDC PLACES 2022 / 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Current lack of health insurance among adults aged 18-64 years | 5.7% | 4.5–7.3 |
| Taking medicine to control high blood pressure among adults with high blood pressure | 78.3% | 75.0–81.3 |
| Visits to doctor for routine checkup within the past year among adults | 79.9% | 76.6–83.1 |
| Cholesterol screening among adults | 89.8% | 88.2–91.3 |
| Colorectal cancer screening among adults aged 45–75 years | 69.5% | 64.4–74.4 |
| Visited dentist or dental clinic in the past year among adults | 69.9% | 66.2–73.3 |
| Mammography use among women aged 50-74 years | 74.4% | 66.0–82.1 |
Health Risk BehaviorsCDC PLACES 2022 / 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Binge drinking among adults | 17.5% | 14.5–20.9 |
| Current cigarette smoking among adults | 12.0% | 9.6–14.7 |
| No leisure-time physical activity among adults | 19.3% | 15.5–23.6 |
| Short sleep duration among adults | 31.3% | 25.1–38.3 |
Health StatusCDC PLACES 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Fair or poor self-rated health status among adults | 15.6% | 13.0–18.5 |
| Frequent mental distress among adults | 14.6% | 12.7–16.7 |
| Frequent physical distress among adults | 12.2% | 10.4–14.0 |
DisabilityCDC PLACES 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Cognitive disability among adults | 11.0% | 9.4–12.8 |
| Any disability among adults | 26.2% | 22.1–30.6 |
| Hearing disability among adults | 6.8% | 5.9–7.8 |
| Independent living disability among adults | 6.5% | 5.6–7.6 |
| Mobility disability among adults | 12.1% | 10.0–14.3 |
| Self-care disability among adults | 3.0% | 2.6–3.4 |
| Vision disability among adults | 3.6% | 3.2–4.2 |
Health-Related Social NeedsCDC PLACES 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Lack of social and emotional support among adults | 21.8% | 18.3–25.8 |
| Food insecurity in the past 12 months among adults | 9.1% | 7.2–11.3 |
| Received food stamps in the past 12 months among adults | 8.2% | 6.3–10.3 |
| Housing insecurity in the past 12 months among adults | 7.9% | 6.4–9.6 |
| Lack of reliable transportation in the past 12 months among adults | 5.2% | 4.4–6.2 |
| Loneliness among adults | 30.0% | 25.4–35.4 |
| Utility services shut-off threat in the past 12 months among adults | 5.1% | 4.2–6.1 |
Community & economyCensus ACS 5-Year · 2024 release · observed
| Measure | Value | US median (p10–p90) | IL median (p10–p90) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty rate | 14.7% | 10.6% (3.1–25.8%) n=32,364 | 9.4% (3.4–21.4%) n=1,378 |
| Uninsured 18–64 | 4.9% | 9.0% (1.5–24.3%) n=32,286 | 6.6% (1.7–15.2%) n=1,375 |
| No HS diploma (25+) | 8.4% | 7.9% (1.8–20.7%) n=32,505 | 6.5% (2.1–16.1%) n=1,377 |
| Bachelor's or higher (25+) | 23.4% | 23.3% (9.2–53.6%) n=32,505 | 21.6% (9.3–49.2%) n=1,377 |
| Unemployment rate (16+) | 6.3% | 3.9% (0.0–9.8%) n=32,274 | 4.2% (0.7–10.0%) n=1,375 |
| Households without a vehicle | 0.0% | 3.9% (0.0–12.5%) n=32,322 | 3.9% (0.0–11.8%) n=1,377 |
| Broadband subscription | 67.1% | 89.3% (75.1–97.1%) n=32,322 | 89.4% (77.4–96.0%) n=1,377 |
| Housing cost burden (≥30% income) | 45.6% | 23.7% (10.6–40.0%) n=32,322 | 21.2% (10.7–34.7%) n=1,377 |
| Homeownership rate | 73.4% | 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 | 0.0% | 2.6% (0.0–18.6%) n=32,553 | 1.4% (0.0–17.6%) n=1,378 |
| Single-parent households | 38.0% | 53.6% (37.3–74.1%) n=32,087 | 53.8% (39.6–70.3%) n=1,372 |
| Population 65+ | 6.2% | 19.4% (10.8–33.6%) n=32,553 | 19.4% (12.1–28.7%) n=1,378 |
| Median age | 38.2 yr | 42.2 yr (33.0–56.3) n=32,292 | 42.1 yr (34.3–52.1) n=1,373 |
| Median household income | — | $72,070 ($46,039–$118,707) n=30,318 | $75,429 ($50,714–$114,949) n=1,334 |
| Median home value | — | $222,200 ($100,300–$579,820) n=30,049 | $154,250 ($86,310–$346,100) n=1,332 |
| Median gross rent | — | $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 | 79.0 yr ± 0.83 | 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 0.83 years of 79.0, and it’s very unlikely to be off by more than twice that.
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