ZIP code
62547
in Mount Auburn, IllinoisPopulation 574
48.54/ 100
Ranked #18,260 of 32,066 US ZIPs (bottom 43%)
Ranked #889 of 1,368 Illinois ZIPs (bottom 35%)
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.
Child-care access
1.3 per 1,000 residents
in the top 1.1% nationally
Higher is healthier
ST99thUS99thDefinition & source ›
The number of child day-care services 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 ›Civic-institution access
1.3 per 1,000 residents
in the top 2.4% nationally
Higher is healthier
ST98thUS98thDefinition & 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 ›Nitrate in drinking water
10.4%
in the top 3.0% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST99thUS97thDefinition & source ›
The modeled share of this area’s domestic-well groundwater at or above the federal nitrate limit of 10 milligrams 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 ›Recreation access
1.3 per 1,000 residents
in the top 4.5% nationally
Higher is healthier
ST96thUS96thDefinition & source ›
The number of places for physical recreation — gyms, sports, and fitness venues — 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 ›Arsenic in groundwater
19.8%
in the top 6.5% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST82ndUS94thDefinition & 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 ›Transportation noise
0.03%
in the bottom 6.6% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST4thUS7thDefinition & source ›
The modeled share of residents exposed to average road, rail, and aviation noise at or above 55 decibels — a noticeable background presence.
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 ›The read
In its overall standing, Mount Auburn, Illinois (ZIP 62547) lands in the bottom 43% nationally (18,260th) and the bottom 35% of Illinois (889th).
This area's pressures are easy to read across the measures: modeled nitrate sits in the top 3.0% nationally, and arsenic lands in the top 6.5% nationally. Fiber broadband lies at the national minimum, shared with about 19% of ZIPs. Modeled radon stands in the top 11.9% nationally, and lead in tap water rests in the top 10.7% nationally. On the brighter side, childcare registers in the top 1.1% nationally, and civic resides in the top 2.4% nationally. Recreation settles in the top 4.5% nationally, and modeled transportation noise is in the bottom 6.6% nationally. Modeled loud transportation noise sits at the national minimum, shared with about 22% of ZIPs.
Put simply, nitrate is a groundwater compound from fertilizer, manure, and sewage, here a modeled estimate of the chance private-well levels exceed a benchmark. 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. On the overall standing, ZIP 62513, just across the boundary, ranks healthier.
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
Chronic Disease Burden
healthier than 41%
21%
Preventive Care
healthier than 54%
13%
Risk Behavior
healthier than 44%
11%
Mental Health
healthier than 55%
8%
Disability
healthier than 56%
7%
Holding it back
Social Need / SDOH
healthier than 36%
16%
Environmental Hazard
healthier than 15%
14%
Climate / Disaster Risk
healthier than 32%
5%
Healthcare Access
healthier than 21%
5%
Lifting this score
Preventive Care
healthier than 65%
13%
About typical
Social Need / SDOH
healthier than 41%
16%
Risk Behavior
healthier than 41%
11%
Mental Health
healthier than 43%
8%
Disability
healthier than 43%
7%
Holding it back
Chronic Disease Burden
healthier than 30%
21%
Environmental Hazard
healthier than 24%
14%
Climate / Disaster Risk
healthier than 16%
5%
Healthcare Access
healthier than 27%
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
62513
Illinoisshares a border
Score 54.47
Closest healthier
62515
Illinoisshares a border
Score 52.72
Similar health profile
15429
Pennsylvania89% similar profile
Score 43.99
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 | 32.1% | 28.3–35.9 |
| High blood pressure among adults | 38.8% | 34.2–43.4 |
| Cancer (non-skin) or melanoma among adults | 10.4% | 9.4–11.4 |
| Current asthma among adults | 10.6% | 9.4–12.1 |
| Coronary heart disease among adults | 7.5% | 6.6–8.4 |
| Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease among adults | 8.7% | 7.6–10.1 |
| Depression among adults | 22.5% | 18.9–26.4 |
| Diagnosed diabetes among adults | 12.6% | 10.7–14.5 |
| High cholesterol among adults who have ever been screened | 39.6% | 34.9–44.5 |
| Obesity among adults | 37.9% | 29.3–46.6 |
| Stroke among adults | 3.9% | 3.5–4.3 |
| All teeth lost among adults aged >=65 years | 11.4% | 8.9–14.2 |
PreventionCDC PLACES 2022 / 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Current lack of health insurance among adults aged 18-64 years | 7.1% | 5.7–8.6 |
| Taking medicine to control high blood pressure among adults with high blood pressure | 79.1% | 75.8–81.9 |
| Visits to doctor for routine checkup within the past year among adults | 79.3% | 75.6–82.6 |
| Cholesterol screening among adults | 88.5% | 86.8–90.1 |
| Colorectal cancer screening among adults aged 45–75 years | 64.3% | 58.3–69.9 |
| Visited dentist or dental clinic in the past year among adults | 62.9% | 58.7–67.1 |
| Mammography use among women aged 50-74 years | 72.0% | 62.6–80.1 |
Health Risk BehaviorsCDC PLACES 2022 / 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Binge drinking among adults | 17.3% | 14.2–20.7 |
| Current cigarette smoking among adults | 15.5% | 13.0–18.5 |
| No leisure-time physical activity among adults | 24.8% | 20.2–29.8 |
| Short sleep duration among adults | 36.1% | 28.7–43.8 |
Health StatusCDC PLACES 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Fair or poor self-rated health status among adults | 19.6% | 16.8–22.8 |
| Frequent mental distress among adults | 16.7% | 14.5–19.0 |
| Frequent physical distress among adults | 14.6% | 12.7–16.7 |
DisabilityCDC PLACES 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Cognitive disability among adults | 13.4% | 11.6–15.4 |
| Any disability among adults | 31.7% | 27.1–36.7 |
| Hearing disability among adults | 8.0% | 7.0–9.0 |
| Independent living disability among adults | 8.4% | 7.3–9.6 |
| Mobility disability among adults | 15.6% | 13.4–18.1 |
| Self-care disability among adults | 3.8% | 3.4–4.3 |
| Vision disability among adults | 4.7% | 4.2–5.3 |
Health-Related Social NeedsCDC PLACES 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Lack of social and emotional support among adults | 24.0% | 20.2–28.1 |
| Food insecurity in the past 12 months among adults | 12.3% | 9.9–14.8 |
| Received food stamps in the past 12 months among adults | 12.0% | 9.7–14.6 |
| Housing insecurity in the past 12 months among adults | 10.0% | 8.2–11.8 |
| Lack of reliable transportation in the past 12 months among adults | 6.6% | 5.6–7.6 |
| Loneliness among adults | 32.4% | 27.2–38.0 |
| Utility services shut-off threat in the past 12 months among adults | 6.5% | 5.5–7.6 |
Community & economyCensus ACS 5-Year · 2024 release · observed
| Measure | Value | US median (p10–p90) | IL median (p10–p90) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty rate | 20.6% | 10.6% (3.1–25.8%) n=32,364 | 9.4% (3.4–21.4%) n=1,378 |
| Uninsured 18–64 | 14.2% | 9.0% (1.5–24.3%) n=32,286 | 6.6% (1.7–15.2%) n=1,375 |
| No HS diploma (25+) | 3.2% | 7.9% (1.8–20.7%) n=32,505 | 6.5% (2.1–16.1%) n=1,377 |
| Bachelor's or higher (25+) | 12.8% | 23.3% (9.2–53.6%) n=32,505 | 21.6% (9.3–49.2%) n=1,377 |
| Unemployment rate (16+) | 2.0% | 3.9% (0.0–9.8%) n=32,274 | 4.2% (0.7–10.0%) n=1,375 |
| Households without a vehicle | 4.8% | 3.9% (0.0–12.5%) n=32,322 | 3.9% (0.0–11.8%) n=1,377 |
| Broadband subscription | 86.9% | 89.3% (75.1–97.1%) n=32,322 | 89.4% (77.4–96.0%) n=1,377 |
| Housing cost burden (≥30% income) | 25.1% | 23.7% (10.6–40.0%) n=32,322 | 21.2% (10.7–34.7%) n=1,377 |
| Homeownership rate | 91.6% | 78.7% (51.7–94.0%) n=32,322 | 80.9% (61.0–94.1%) n=1,377 |
| Crowded housing (>1 per room) | 0.8% | 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 | 66.4% | 53.6% (37.3–74.1%) n=32,087 | 53.8% (39.6–70.3%) n=1,372 |
| Population 65+ | 26.3% | 19.4% (10.8–33.6%) n=32,553 | 19.4% (12.1–28.7%) n=1,378 |
| Median age | 47.7 yr | 42.2 yr (33.0–56.3) n=32,292 | 42.1 yr (34.3–52.1) n=1,373 |
| Median household income | $59,750 | $72,070 ($46,039–$118,707) n=30,318 | $75,429 ($50,714–$114,949) n=1,334 |
| Median home value | $94,600 | $222,200 ($100,300–$579,820) n=30,049 | $154,250 ($86,310–$346,100) n=1,332 |
| Median gross rent | $1,154 | $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 | 77.8 yr ± 1.34 | 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 1.34 years of 77.8, and it’s very unlikely to be off by more than twice that.
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