ZIP code
61858
in Oakwood, IllinoisPopulation 2,639
47.96/ 100
Ranked #18,968 of 32,066 US ZIPs (bottom 41%)
Ranked #947 of 1,368 Illinois ZIPs (bottom 31%)
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
18%
in the top 7.5% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST80thUS93rdDefinition & 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 ›Obesity
41.9%
in the top 13.4% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST92ndUS87thDefinition & source ›
The estimated share of adults with obesity, defined as a body-mass index of 30 or higher.
Full methodology ›Slow internet speeds
0.65%
in the top 16% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST90thUS84thDefinition & source ›
The share of homes whose fastest available download speed is under 10 Mbps.
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 ›Tree cover
26.7%
in the top 39% nationally
Higher is healthier
ST91stUS61stDefinition & source ›
The share of this ZIP’s land area covered by forest.
Full methodology ›The read
Oakwood, Illinois (ZIP 61858), in overall standing, comes out in the bottom 41% nationally (18,968th) and the bottom 31% of Illinois (947th).
A balanced showing across the data, with a few readings each side: outer-floodplain exposure stands at the national minimum, shared with about 36% of ZIPs. On the other hand, modeled arsenic resides in the top 7.5% nationally, radon sits in the top 11.6% nationally, and mammography stands in the bottom 11.0% nationally. Modeled obesity resides in the top 13.4% nationally, and slow internet speeds sits in the top 16% nationally. Distance to a Superfund site stands in the bottom 17% nationally, and fatal road crashes resides in the top 17% nationally. Recreation sits at the national minimum, shared with about 35% of ZIPs. Physicians stands at the national minimum, shared with about 38% of ZIPs.
Defined simply, for reference, arsenic is a natural groundwater contaminant, here a modeled estimate of the chance private-well levels exceed a benchmark. Radon is a radioactive soil gas the EPA identifies as the top cause of lung cancer in nonsmokers. Distance to a Superfund site is an abandoned or uncontrolled hazardous-waste site the EPA has identified for cleanup. The closest healthier ZIP overall is ZIP 61817, 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
Social Need / SDOH
healthier than 50%
16%
Environmental Hazard
healthier than 42%
14%
Preventive Care
healthier than 41%
13%
Risk Behavior
healthier than 42%
11%
Mental Health
healthier than 41%
8%
Disability
healthier than 45%
7%
Climate / Disaster Risk
healthier than 46%
5%
Healthcare Access
healthier than 53%
5%
Holding it back
Chronic Disease Burden
healthier than 33%
21%
Lifting this score
Healthcare Access
healthier than 62%
5%
About typical
Social Need / SDOH
healthier than 59%
16%
Environmental Hazard
healthier than 55%
14%
Preventive Care
healthier than 41%
13%
Holding it back
Chronic Disease Burden
healthier than 19%
21%
Risk Behavior
healthier than 37%
11%
Mental Health
healthier than 17%
8%
Disability
healthier than 28%
7%
Climate / Disaster Risk
healthier than 28%
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
61817
Illinoisshares a border
Score 53.23
Closest healthier
61841
Illinoisshares a border
Score 51.06
Similar health profile
41102
Kentucky94% similar profile
Score 44.50
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 | 31.5% | 27.8–35.4 |
| High blood pressure among adults | 41.0% | 36.6–45.8 |
| Cancer (non-skin) or melanoma among adults | 10.0% | 9.0–11.0 |
| Current asthma among adults | 10.7% | 9.5–12.2 |
| Coronary heart disease among adults | 7.9% | 7.1–8.8 |
| Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease among adults | 9.2% | 8.1–10.4 |
| Depression among adults | 23.6% | 20.1–27.7 |
| Diagnosed diabetes among adults | 13.2% | 11.4–15.3 |
| High cholesterol among adults who have ever been screened | 40.3% | 35.7–45.1 |
| Obesity among adults | 41.9% | 33.6–50.9 |
| Stroke among adults | 4.1% | 3.7–4.4 |
| All teeth lost among adults aged >=65 years | 12.5% | 9.9–15.5 |
PreventionCDC PLACES 2022 / 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Current lack of health insurance among adults aged 18-64 years | 7.4% | 6.2–8.9 |
| Taking medicine to control high blood pressure among adults with high blood pressure | 78.0% | 75.0–80.9 |
| Visits to doctor for routine checkup within the past year among adults | 80.0% | 76.5–83.4 |
| Cholesterol screening among adults | 87.4% | 85.7–89.2 |
| Colorectal cancer screening among adults aged 45–75 years | 63.1% | 57.5–68.5 |
| Visited dentist or dental clinic in the past year among adults | 61.3% | 57.2–65.3 |
| Mammography use among women aged 50-74 years | 69.2% | 60.2–77.5 |
Health Risk BehaviorsCDC PLACES 2022 / 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Binge drinking among adults | 17.3% | 14.2–20.8 |
| Current cigarette smoking among adults | 16.2% | 13.8–18.8 |
| No leisure-time physical activity among adults | 26.5% | 22.1–31.4 |
| Short sleep duration among adults | 34.7% | 28.0–42.2 |
Health StatusCDC PLACES 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Fair or poor self-rated health status among adults | 20.8% | 18.1–23.7 |
| Frequent mental distress among adults | 17.5% | 15.6–19.8 |
| Frequent physical distress among adults | 15.1% | 13.3–17.1 |
DisabilityCDC PLACES 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Cognitive disability among adults | 14.3% | 12.6–16.2 |
| Any disability among adults | 32.6% | 28.3–37.3 |
| Hearing disability among adults | 8.4% | 7.5–9.5 |
| Independent living disability among adults | 9.1% | 8.1–10.2 |
| Mobility disability among adults | 16.2% | 14.1–18.5 |
| Self-care disability among adults | 4.1% | 3.7–4.6 |
| Vision disability among adults | 5.2% | 4.7–5.8 |
Health-Related Social NeedsCDC PLACES 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Lack of social and emotional support among adults | 23.9% | 20.3–27.8 |
| Food insecurity in the past 12 months among adults | 14.1% | 12.0–16.6 |
| Received food stamps in the past 12 months among adults | 14.4% | 12.3–17.0 |
| Housing insecurity in the past 12 months among adults | 10.9% | 9.4–12.7 |
| Lack of reliable transportation in the past 12 months among adults | 7.4% | 6.6–8.5 |
| Loneliness among adults | 32.0% | 26.9–37.5 |
| Utility services shut-off threat in the past 12 months among adults | 7.3% | 6.3–8.4 |
Community & economyCensus ACS 5-Year · 2024 release · observed
| Measure | Value | US median (p10–p90) | IL median (p10–p90) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty rate | 17.8% | 10.6% (3.1–25.8%) n=32,364 | 9.4% (3.4–21.4%) n=1,378 |
| Uninsured 18–64 | 7.8% | 9.0% (1.5–24.3%) n=32,286 | 6.6% (1.7–15.2%) n=1,375 |
| No HS diploma (25+) | 3.7% | 7.9% (1.8–20.7%) n=32,505 | 6.5% (2.1–16.1%) n=1,377 |
| Bachelor's or higher (25+) | 13.9% | 23.3% (9.2–53.6%) n=32,505 | 21.6% (9.3–49.2%) n=1,377 |
| Unemployment rate (16+) | 1.7% | 3.9% (0.0–9.8%) n=32,274 | 4.2% (0.7–10.0%) n=1,375 |
| Households without a vehicle | 2.4% | 3.9% (0.0–12.5%) n=32,322 | 3.9% (0.0–11.8%) n=1,377 |
| Broadband subscription | 92.0% | 89.3% (75.1–97.1%) n=32,322 | 89.4% (77.4–96.0%) n=1,377 |
| Housing cost burden (≥30% income) | 23.8% | 23.7% (10.6–40.0%) n=32,322 | 21.2% (10.7–34.7%) n=1,377 |
| Homeownership rate | 77.6% | 78.7% (51.7–94.0%) n=32,322 | 80.9% (61.0–94.1%) n=1,377 |
| Crowded housing (>1 per room) | 2.3% | 1.3% (0.0–6.3%) n=32,322 | 0.9% (0.0–4.1%) n=1,377 |
| Foreign-born population | 0.7% | 2.6% (0.0–18.6%) n=32,553 | 1.4% (0.0–17.6%) n=1,378 |
| Single-parent households | 62.8% | 53.6% (37.3–74.1%) n=32,087 | 53.8% (39.6–70.3%) n=1,372 |
| Population 65+ | 25.9% | 19.4% (10.8–33.6%) n=32,553 | 19.4% (12.1–28.7%) n=1,378 |
| Median age | 49.2 yr | 42.2 yr (33.0–56.3) n=32,292 | 42.1 yr (34.3–52.1) n=1,373 |
| Median household income | $56,415 | $72,070 ($46,039–$118,707) n=30,318 | $75,429 ($50,714–$114,949) n=1,334 |
| Median home value | $125,500 | $222,200 ($100,300–$579,820) n=30,049 | $154,250 ($86,310–$346,100) n=1,332 |
| Median gross rent | $763 | $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 | 78.7 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 78.7, 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