ZIP code
62537
in Harristown, IllinoisPopulation 272
57.25/ 100
Ranked #7,015 of 32,066 US ZIPs (top 22%)
Ranked #255 of 1,368 Illinois ZIPs (top 19%)
Ranked #3 of 17 Decatur, IL ZIPs (top 18%)
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.
Housing-cost burden
0.00%
at the national minimum
Lower is healthier
ST1stUS1stDefinition & source ›
The share of households spending 30% or more of their income on housing.
Full methodology ›Homeownership rate
100%
at the national maximum
Higher is healthier
ST99thUS99thDefinition & source ›
The share of occupied homes that are owned, rather than rented, by the people living in them.
Full methodology ›Floodplain exposure
0.00%
at the national minimum
Lower is healthier
ST1stUS1stDefinition & source ›
The share of this ZIP’s land area inside FEMA’s 1%-annual-chance floodplain — the “100-year” flood zone, where flooding has about a 1-in-100 chance in any given year.
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 ›Poverty rate
1.5%
in the bottom 5.9% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST3rdUS6thDefinition & source ›
The share of residents whose income is below the federal poverty line, from the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey.
Full methodology ›Expected annual disaster loss
$0
in the bottom 6.4% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST4thUS6thDefinition & 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 ›Natural-disaster risk
in the bottom 6.7% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST8thUS7thDefinition & 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 ›Binge drinking
19.9%
in the top 6.6% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST92ndUS93rdDefinition & 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 ›Slow internet speeds
1.3%
in the top 9.0% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST96thUS91stDefinition & source ›
The share of homes whose fastest available download speed is under 10 Mbps.
Full methodology ›Fiber broadband
88.2%
in the top 17% nationally
Higher is healthier
ST93rdUS83rdDefinition & source ›
The share of homes where fiber-optic internet service is available.
Full methodology ›Mammography
78.1%
in the top 25% nationally
Higher is healthier
ST98thUS75thDefinition & source ›
The estimated share of women aged 50–74 who had a mammogram within the past two years.
Full methodology ›The read
On the composite measure, Harristown, Illinois (ZIP 62537) stands in the top 22% healthiest ZIPs nationally (7,015th) and the top 19% of Illinois (255th).
A balanced set of signals defines this area, not any single one: housing-cost burden is at the national minimum, and homeownership registers at the national maximum. Floodplain exposure lies at the national minimum, and poverty is in the bottom 5.9% nationally. Modeled expected annual loss registers in the bottom 6.4% nationally, and disaster risk lies in the bottom 6.7% nationally. Households without a vehicle is at the national minimum, shared with about 16% of ZIPs. Crowded housing registers at the national minimum, shared with about 29% of ZIPs. By contrast, modeled binge drinking lies in the top 6.6% nationally, and slow internet speeds is in the top 9.0% nationally.
For clarity, 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. Floodplain exposure is land with about a 1-in-100 chance of flooding each year, nicknamed the "100-year floodplain". ZIP 62535, about 6.4 miles away, ranks better overall among the ZIPs nearby.
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 Decatur, 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 75%
21%
Social Need / SDOH
healthier than 67%
16%
Environmental Hazard
healthier than 81%
14%
Disability
healthier than 82%
7%
Climate / Disaster Risk
healthier than 72%
5%
About typical
Preventive Care
healthier than 52%
13%
Risk Behavior
healthier than 59%
11%
Mental Health
healthier than 51%
8%
Holding it back
Healthcare Access
healthier than 32%
5%
Lifting this score
Chronic Disease Burden
healthier than 75%
21%
Social Need / SDOH
healthier than 75%
16%
Environmental Hazard
healthier than 96%
14%
Preventive Care
healthier than 61%
13%
Risk Behavior
healthier than 67%
11%
Disability
healthier than 78%
7%
Climate / Disaster Risk
healthier than 79%
5%
About typical
Healthcare Access
healthier than 40%
5%
Holding it back
Mental Health
healthier than 37%
8%
Lifting this score
Chronic Disease Burden
in the top 0.00%
21%
Social Need / SDOH
healthier than 88%
16%
Environmental Hazard
in the top 0.00%
14%
Disability
healthier than 81%
7%
Climate / Disaster Risk
healthier than 88%
5%
About typical
Preventive Care
healthier than 56%
13%
Risk Behavior
healthier than 56%
11%
Holding it back
Mental Health
healthier than 31%
8%
Healthcare Access
healthier than 19%
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
62522
Illinoisshares a border
Score 41.15
Closest healthier
62535
Illinoisabout 6.4 mi away
Score 62.85
Similar health profile
53529
Wisconsin98% similar profile
Score 62.93
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 | 25.6% | 22.4–29.0 |
| High blood pressure among adults | 32.5% | 28.5–36.8 |
| Cancer (non-skin) or melanoma among adults | 9.2% | 8.1–10.4 |
| Current asthma among adults | 10.1% | 8.8–11.6 |
| Coronary heart disease among adults | 5.9% | 5.0–7.0 |
| Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease among adults | 6.7% | 5.1–8.6 |
| Depression among adults | 22.5% | 18.7–26.5 |
| Diagnosed diabetes among adults | 9.8% | 8.1–11.8 |
| High cholesterol among adults who have ever been screened | 36.2% | 31.9–40.4 |
| Obesity among adults | 36.4% | 28.5–44.7 |
| Stroke among adults | 3.0% | 2.5–3.6 |
| All teeth lost among adults aged >=65 years | 9.5% | 7.4–11.7 |
PreventionCDC PLACES 2022 / 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Current lack of health insurance among adults aged 18-64 years | 7.4% | 5.2–10.4 |
| Taking medicine to control high blood pressure among adults with high blood pressure | 75.9% | 72.9–78.6 |
| Visits to doctor for routine checkup within the past year among adults | 76.5% | 72.5–80.3 |
| Cholesterol screening among adults | 84.9% | 82.1–87.5 |
| Colorectal cancer screening among adults aged 45–75 years | 66.3% | 61.4–70.9 |
| Visited dentist or dental clinic in the past year among adults | 65.9% | 61.8–69.5 |
| Mammography use among women aged 50-74 years | 78.1% | 69.7–84.7 |
Health Risk BehaviorsCDC PLACES 2022 / 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Binge drinking among adults | 19.9% | 16.5–23.8 |
| Current cigarette smoking among adults | 12.0% | 9.0–15.3 |
| No leisure-time physical activity among adults | 20.2% | 15.4–25.3 |
| Short sleep duration among adults | 34.4% | 27.8–41.4 |
Health StatusCDC PLACES 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Fair or poor self-rated health status among adults | 15.9% | 12.5–19.6 |
| Frequent mental distress among adults | 17.1% | 14.2–19.8 |
| Frequent physical distress among adults | 11.9% | 9.8–14.1 |
DisabilityCDC PLACES 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Cognitive disability among adults | 13.1% | 10.5–15.9 |
| Any disability among adults | 28.1% | 22.8–33.5 |
| Hearing disability among adults | 6.6% | 5.6–7.7 |
| Independent living disability among adults | 7.1% | 5.6–8.7 |
| Mobility disability among adults | 11.5% | 9.0–14.3 |
| Self-care disability among adults | 2.7% | 2.1–3.3 |
| Vision disability among adults | 3.6% | 2.9–4.4 |
Health-Related Social NeedsCDC PLACES 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Lack of social and emotional support among adults | 24.1% | 19.5–28.7 |
| Food insecurity in the past 12 months among adults | 10.3% | 7.3–13.7 |
| Received food stamps in the past 12 months among adults | 8.8% | 6.2–11.8 |
| Housing insecurity in the past 12 months among adults | 8.4% | 6.5–10.6 |
| Lack of reliable transportation in the past 12 months among adults | 6.1% | 4.8–7.6 |
| Loneliness among adults | 34.5% | 28.9–40.3 |
| Utility services shut-off threat in the past 12 months among adults | 5.1% | 4.1–6.3 |
Community & economyCensus ACS 5-Year · 2024 release · observed
| Measure | Value | US median (p10–p90) | IL median (p10–p90) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty rate | 1.5% | 10.6% (3.1–25.8%) n=32,364 | 9.4% (3.4–21.4%) n=1,378 |
| Uninsured 18–64 | 4.2% | 9.0% (1.5–24.3%) n=32,286 | 6.6% (1.7–15.2%) n=1,375 |
| No HS diploma (25+) | 0.0% | 7.9% (1.8–20.7%) n=32,505 | 6.5% (2.1–16.1%) n=1,377 |
| Bachelor's or higher (25+) | 6.0% | 23.3% (9.2–53.6%) n=32,505 | 21.6% (9.3–49.2%) n=1,377 |
| Unemployment rate (16+) | 7.2% | 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 | 95.0% | 89.3% (75.1–97.1%) n=32,322 | 89.4% (77.4–96.0%) n=1,377 |
| Housing cost burden (≥30% income) | 0.0% | 23.7% (10.6–40.0%) n=32,322 | 21.2% (10.7–34.7%) n=1,377 |
| Homeownership rate | 100.0% | 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 | 2.6% | 2.6% (0.0–18.6%) n=32,553 | 1.4% (0.0–17.6%) n=1,378 |
| Single-parent households | 45.2% | 53.6% (37.3–74.1%) n=32,087 | 53.8% (39.6–70.3%) n=1,372 |
| Population 65+ | 10.3% | 19.4% (10.8–33.6%) n=32,553 | 19.4% (12.1–28.7%) n=1,378 |
| Median age | 29.3 yr | 42.2 yr (33.0–56.3) n=32,292 | 42.1 yr (34.3–52.1) n=1,373 |
| Median household income | $70,455 | $72,070 ($46,039–$118,707) n=30,318 | $75,429 ($50,714–$114,949) n=1,334 |
| Median home value | $87,500 | $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 | 78.1 yr ± 1.22 | 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 1.22 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