ZIP code
62549
in Mount Zion, IllinoisPopulation 6,454
58.16/ 100
Ranked #6,262 of 32,066 US ZIPs (top 20%)
Ranked #231 of 1,368 Illinois ZIPs (top 17%)
Ranked #2 of 17 Decatur, IL ZIPs (top 11.8%)
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
54.2%
in the top 0.5% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST98thUS99thDefinition & 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 ›Lack of transportation
5.1%
in the bottom 8.7% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST8thUS9thDefinition & source ›
The estimated share of adults who lacked reliable transportation in the past 12 months.
Full methodology ›Food insecurity
8.6%
in the bottom 10.4% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST7thUS10thDefinition & source ›
The estimated share of adults who experienced food insecurity in the past 12 months.
Full methodology ›Self-care disability
2.6%
in the bottom 8.4% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST8thUS8thDefinition & source ›
The estimated share of adults with difficulty dressing or bathing.
Full methodology ›Utility shut-off threat
5.0%
in the bottom 13.5% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST10thUS13thDefinition & source ›
The estimated share of adults whose household was threatened with a utility shut-off in the past 12 months.
Full methodology ›Vision disability
3.3%
in the bottom 7.3% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST7thUS7thDefinition & source ›
The estimated share of adults who are blind or have serious difficulty seeing even with glasses.
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 ›Fiber broadband
86.8%
in the top 18% nationally
Higher is healthier
ST92ndUS82ndDefinition & source ›
The share of homes where fiber-optic internet service is available.
Full methodology ›Uninsured (under 65)
5.5%
in the bottom 10.0% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST6thUS10thDefinition & 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
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 overall standing, Mount Zion, Illinois (ZIP 62549) comes out in the top 20% healthiest ZIPs nationally (6,262nd) and the top 17% of Illinois (231st).
The measures fall on both sides of the ledger for this area: modeled transportation lands in the bottom 8.7% nationally, housing-cost burden is in the bottom 10.4% nationally, and modeled food insecurity resides in the bottom 10.4% nationally. Fatal road crashes rests in the bottom 11.0% nationally, poverty lies in the bottom 12.5% nationally, and modeled self-care disability sits in the bottom 8.4% nationally. Modeled utility shutoff settles in the bottom 13.5% nationally. Set against that, modeled arsenic registers in the top 0.5% nationally, and pfas stands in the top 11.5% nationally. Modeled binge drinking lands in the top 11.2% nationally.
Relative to the ZIPs around it, park land runs far higher than the surrounding ZIPs on this measure. In plain terms, 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. The nearest healthier ZIP overall is ZIP 62535, about 8.7 miles away.
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 74%
21%
Social Need / SDOH
healthier than 78%
16%
Risk Behavior
healthier than 65%
11%
Mental Health
healthier than 70%
8%
Disability
healthier than 88%
7%
About typical
Preventive Care
healthier than 58%
13%
Climate / Disaster Risk
healthier than 59%
5%
Healthcare Access
healthier than 51%
5%
Holding it back
Environmental Hazard
healthier than 29%
14%
Lifting this score
Chronic Disease Burden
healthier than 75%
21%
Social Need / SDOH
healthier than 83%
16%
Preventive Care
healthier than 71%
13%
Risk Behavior
healthier than 73%
11%
Mental Health
healthier than 68%
8%
Disability
healthier than 86%
7%
About typical
Climate / Disaster Risk
healthier than 52%
5%
Healthcare Access
healthier than 60%
5%
Holding it back
Environmental Hazard
healthier than 38%
14%
Lifting this score
Chronic Disease Burden
healthier than 94%
21%
Social Need / SDOH
healthier than 94%
16%
Environmental Hazard
healthier than 81%
14%
Preventive Care
healthier than 63%
13%
Risk Behavior
healthier than 75%
11%
Mental Health
healthier than 75%
8%
Disability
healthier than 94%
7%
Healthcare Access
healthier than 69%
5%
Holding it back
Climate / Disaster Risk
healthier than 38%
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
61925
Illinoisshares a border
Score 48.45
Closest healthier
62535
Illinoisabout 8.7 mi away
Score 62.85
Similar health profile
62670
Illinois99% similar profile
Score 56.99
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 | 26.7% | 23.3–30.3 |
| High blood pressure among adults | 33.1% | 28.8–37.5 |
| Cancer (non-skin) or melanoma among adults | 9.6% | 8.7–10.6 |
| Current asthma among adults | 10.0% | 8.8–11.4 |
| Coronary heart disease among adults | 5.7% | 5.0–6.5 |
| Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease among adults | 6.0% | 5.1–7.0 |
| Depression among adults | 21.7% | 18.2–25.5 |
| Diagnosed diabetes among adults | 9.7% | 8.2–11.3 |
| High cholesterol among adults who have ever been screened | 37.3% | 32.8–42.0 |
| Obesity among adults | 37.2% | 29.3–45.5 |
| Stroke among adults | 2.9% | 2.6–3.2 |
| All teeth lost among adults aged >=65 years | 9.0% | 7.1–11.1 |
PreventionCDC PLACES 2022 / 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Current lack of health insurance among adults aged 18-64 years | 5.5% | 4.4–6.8 |
| Taking medicine to control high blood pressure among adults with high blood pressure | 76.6% | 73.3–79.6 |
| Visits to doctor for routine checkup within the past year among adults | 78.4% | 74.7–81.8 |
| Cholesterol screening among adults | 88.9% | 87.2–90.6 |
| Colorectal cancer screening among adults aged 45–75 years | 64.4% | 58.9–69.6 |
| Visited dentist or dental clinic in the past year among adults | 66.1% | 62.0–69.8 |
| Mammography use among women aged 50-74 years | 73.0% | 64.4–80.6 |
Health Risk BehaviorsCDC PLACES 2022 / 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Binge drinking among adults | 19.0% | 15.7–22.7 |
| Current cigarette smoking among adults | 11.6% | 9.4–14.0 |
| No leisure-time physical activity among adults | 19.1% | 15.3–23.3 |
| Short sleep duration among adults | 35.6% | 28.9–42.6 |
Health StatusCDC PLACES 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Fair or poor self-rated health status among adults | 14.5% | 12.2–17.0 |
| Frequent mental distress among adults | 15.6% | 13.6–17.8 |
| Frequent physical distress among adults | 11.7% | 10.1–13.4 |
DisabilityCDC PLACES 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Cognitive disability among adults | 11.3% | 9.6–13.1 |
| Any disability among adults | 25.6% | 21.6–29.9 |
| Hearing disability among adults | 6.4% | 5.6–7.2 |
| Independent living disability among adults | 6.4% | 5.5–7.3 |
| Mobility disability among adults | 11.1% | 9.4–13.1 |
| Self-care disability among adults | 2.6% | 2.3–3.0 |
| Vision disability among adults | 3.3% | 2.9–3.7 |
Health-Related Social NeedsCDC PLACES 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Lack of social and emotional support among adults | 22.8% | 19.0–27.0 |
| Food insecurity in the past 12 months among adults | 8.6% | 6.8–10.7 |
| Received food stamps in the past 12 months among adults | 7.5% | 5.8–9.4 |
| Housing insecurity in the past 12 months among adults | 7.9% | 6.3–9.6 |
| Lack of reliable transportation in the past 12 months among adults | 5.1% | 4.2–6.0 |
| Loneliness among adults | 32.0% | 26.7–37.6 |
| Utility services shut-off threat in the past 12 months among adults | 5.0% | 4.0–5.9 |
Community & economyCensus ACS 5-Year · 2024 release · observed
| Measure | Value | US median (p10–p90) | IL median (p10–p90) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty rate | 3.7% | 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+) | 1.6% | 7.9% (1.8–20.7%) n=32,505 | 6.5% (2.1–16.1%) n=1,377 |
| Bachelor's or higher (25+) | 30.6% | 23.3% (9.2–53.6%) n=32,505 | 21.6% (9.3–49.2%) n=1,377 |
| Unemployment rate (16+) | 3.3% | 3.9% (0.0–9.8%) n=32,274 | 4.2% (0.7–10.0%) n=1,375 |
| Households without a vehicle | 4.9% | 3.9% (0.0–12.5%) n=32,322 | 3.9% (0.0–11.8%) n=1,377 |
| Broadband subscription | 94.9% | 89.3% (75.1–97.1%) n=32,322 | 89.4% (77.4–96.0%) n=1,377 |
| Housing cost burden (≥30% income) | 10.8% | 23.7% (10.6–40.0%) n=32,322 | 21.2% (10.7–34.7%) n=1,377 |
| Homeownership rate | 82.7% | 78.7% (51.7–94.0%) n=32,322 | 80.9% (61.0–94.1%) n=1,377 |
| Crowded housing (>1 per room) | 0.7% | 1.3% (0.0–6.3%) n=32,322 | 0.9% (0.0–4.1%) n=1,377 |
| Foreign-born population | 1.7% | 2.6% (0.0–18.6%) n=32,553 | 1.4% (0.0–17.6%) n=1,378 |
| Single-parent households | 50.7% | 53.6% (37.3–74.1%) n=32,087 | 53.8% (39.6–70.3%) n=1,372 |
| Population 65+ | 19.1% | 19.4% (10.8–33.6%) n=32,553 | 19.4% (12.1–28.7%) n=1,378 |
| Median age | 40.9 yr | 42.2 yr (33.0–56.3) n=32,292 | 42.1 yr (34.3–52.1) n=1,373 |
| Median household income | $100,566 | $72,070 ($46,039–$118,707) n=30,318 | $75,429 ($50,714–$114,949) n=1,334 |
| Median home value | $185,800 | $222,200 ($100,300–$579,820) n=30,049 | $154,250 ($86,310–$346,100) n=1,332 |
| Median gross rent | $749 | $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 | 79.8 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 79.8, and it’s very unlikely to be off by more than twice that.
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