ZIP code
62685
in Shipman, IllinoisPopulation 1,670
52.19/ 100
Ranked #13,200 of 32,066 US ZIPs (top 41%)
Ranked #563 of 1,368 Illinois ZIPs (top 41%)
Ranked #100 of 234 St. Louis, MO-IL ZIPs (top 43%)
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
16.3%
in the top 8.9% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST77thUS91stDefinition & 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 ›The read
In overall standing, Shipman, Illinois (ZIP 62685) comes out in the top 41% healthiest ZIPs nationally (13,200th) and the top 41% of Illinois (563rd), based on limited data; treat as directional.
The data is generous to this ZIP in several places worth naming: modeled arsenic is in the top 8.9% nationally. Working the other way, fatal road crashes resides in the top 13.4% nationally. Distance to a hazardous-chemical facility rests at the national minimum, shared with about 31% of ZIPs. Recreation lies at the national minimum, shared with about 35% of ZIPs. Physicians sits at the national minimum, shared with about 38% of ZIPs. Childcare settles at the national minimum, shared with about 42% of ZIPs. Households without a vehicle registers in the top 22% nationally, modeled expected annual loss stands in the top 22% nationally, and fiber broadband lands in the bottom 23% nationally. Park land is at the national minimum, shared with about 48% of ZIPs.
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 hazardous-chemical facility is a plant handling large amounts of hazardous chemicals that must file an EPA risk-management plan for accidental releases. Expected annual loss is FEMA's modeled estimate, in dollars, of average yearly harm to people from natural hazards. The nearest healthier ZIP overall is ZIP 62012, 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 St. Louis, MO-IL metro area.
Compared with the ZIP codes measured across all nine scoring domains — not with all US ZIP codes.
Lifting this score
Preventive Care
healthier than 66%
13%
Mental Health
healthier than 64%
8%
Disability
healthier than 61%
7%
About typical
Chronic Disease Burden
healthier than 46%
21%
Social Need / SDOH
healthier than 41%
16%
Environmental Hazard
healthier than 47%
14%
Risk Behavior
healthier than 56%
11%
Healthcare Access
healthier than 51%
5%
Holding it back
Climate / Disaster RiskPartial
healthier than 34%
5%
Lifting this score
Environmental Hazard
healthier than 64%
14%
Preventive Care
healthier than 81%
13%
Risk Behavior
healthier than 63%
11%
Mental Health
healthier than 61%
8%
Healthcare Access
healthier than 60%
5%
About typical
Social Need / SDOH
healthier than 48%
16%
Disability
healthier than 50%
7%
Holding it back
Chronic Disease Burden
healthier than 37%
21%
Climate / Disaster RiskPartial
healthier than 17%
5%
Lifting this score
Environmental Hazard
healthier than 69%
14%
Preventive Care
healthier than 74%
13%
Risk Behavior
healthier than 70%
11%
Mental Health
healthier than 80%
8%
About typical
Disability
healthier than 56%
7%
Climate / Disaster RiskPartial
healthier than 49%
5%
Holding it back
Chronic Disease Burden
healthier than 35%
21%
Social Need / SDOH
healthier than 21%
16%
Healthcare Access
healthier than 37%
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
62012
Illinoisshares a border
Score 53.06
Closest healthier
62079
Illinoisshares a border
Score 53.13
Similar health profile
62015
Illinois97% similar profile
Score 55.90
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 | 30.6% | 26.9–34.6 |
| High blood pressure among adults | 38.8% | 34.3–43.6 |
| Cancer (non-skin) or melanoma among adults | 10.1% | 9.1–11.2 |
| Current asthma among adults | 10.5% | 9.2–11.9 |
| Coronary heart disease among adults | 7.5% | 6.7–8.4 |
| Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease among adults | 8.2% | 7.2–9.3 |
| Depression among adults | 21.7% | 18.3–25.6 |
| Diagnosed diabetes among adults | 12.8% | 11.0–14.8 |
| High cholesterol among adults who have ever been screened | 39.2% | 34.5–44.3 |
| Obesity among adults | 36.6% | 28.5–45.6 |
| Stroke among adults | 3.9% | 3.6–4.3 |
| All teeth lost among adults aged >=65 years | 11.6% | 9.3–14.4 |
PreventionCDC PLACES 2022 / 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Current lack of health insurance among adults aged 18-64 years | 6.6% | 5.4–7.9 |
| Taking medicine to control high blood pressure among adults with high blood pressure | 79.0% | 75.7–82.0 |
| Visits to doctor for routine checkup within the past year among adults | 79.8% | 76.2–83.2 |
| Cholesterol screening among adults | 88.9% | 87.2–90.4 |
| Colorectal cancer screening among adults aged 45–75 years | 65.9% | 60.2–71.2 |
| Visited dentist or dental clinic in the past year among adults | 64.0% | 60.1–68.1 |
| Mammography use among women aged 50-74 years | 74.2% | 65.6–81.6 |
Health Risk BehaviorsCDC PLACES 2022 / 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Binge drinking among adults | 17.2% | 14.1–20.7 |
| Current cigarette smoking among adults | 14.5% | 12.2–17.0 |
| No leisure-time physical activity among adults | 23.1% | 19.0–27.9 |
| Short sleep duration among adults | 35.2% | 28.0–43.0 |
Health StatusCDC PLACES 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Fair or poor self-rated health status among adults | 18.9% | 16.3–21.7 |
| Frequent mental distress among adults | 16.2% | 14.2–18.4 |
| Frequent physical distress among adults | 14.0% | 12.3–15.9 |
DisabilityCDC PLACES 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Cognitive disability among adults | 12.9% | 11.2–14.7 |
| Any disability among adults | 30.6% | 26.3–35.3 |
| Hearing disability among adults | 7.8% | 6.9–8.8 |
| Independent living disability among adults | 8.0% | 7.1–9.1 |
| Mobility disability among adults | 15.0% | 13.0–17.2 |
| Self-care disability among adults | 3.8% | 3.4–4.3 |
| Vision disability among adults | 4.6% | 4.1–5.1 |
Health-Related Social NeedsCDC PLACES 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Lack of social and emotional support among adults | 24.0% | 20.2–28.0 |
| Food insecurity in the past 12 months among adults | 12.0% | 10.0–14.2 |
| Received food stamps in the past 12 months among adults | 11.5% | 9.6–13.6 |
| Housing insecurity in the past 12 months among adults | 9.9% | 8.3–11.6 |
| Lack of reliable transportation in the past 12 months among adults | 6.6% | 5.7–7.6 |
| Loneliness among adults | 31.6% | 26.3–37.2 |
| Utility services shut-off threat in the past 12 months among adults | 6.5% | 5.5–7.5 |
Community & economyCensus ACS 5-Year · 2024 release · observed
| Measure | Value | US median (p10–p90) | IL median (p10–p90) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty rate | 16.0% | 10.6% (3.1–25.8%) n=32,364 | 9.4% (3.4–21.4%) n=1,378 |
| Uninsured 18–64 | 9.9% | 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+) | 25.9% | 23.3% (9.2–53.6%) n=32,505 | 21.6% (9.3–49.2%) n=1,377 |
| Unemployment rate (16+) | 3.0% | 3.9% (0.0–9.8%) n=32,274 | 4.2% (0.7–10.0%) n=1,375 |
| Households without a vehicle | 8.0% | 3.9% (0.0–12.5%) n=32,322 | 3.9% (0.0–11.8%) n=1,377 |
| Broadband subscription | 91.7% | 89.3% (75.1–97.1%) n=32,322 | 89.4% (77.4–96.0%) n=1,377 |
| Housing cost burden (≥30% income) | 21.3% | 23.7% (10.6–40.0%) n=32,322 | 21.2% (10.7–34.7%) n=1,377 |
| Homeownership rate | 87.2% | 78.7% (51.7–94.0%) n=32,322 | 80.9% (61.0–94.1%) n=1,377 |
| Crowded housing (>1 per room) | 1.1% | 1.3% (0.0–6.3%) n=32,322 | 0.9% (0.0–4.1%) n=1,377 |
| Foreign-born population | 0.6% | 2.6% (0.0–18.6%) n=32,553 | 1.4% (0.0–17.6%) n=1,378 |
| Single-parent households | 67.6% | 53.6% (37.3–74.1%) n=32,087 | 53.8% (39.6–70.3%) n=1,372 |
| Population 65+ | 16.5% | 19.4% (10.8–33.6%) n=32,553 | 19.4% (12.1–28.7%) n=1,378 |
| Median age | 47.6 yr | 42.2 yr (33.0–56.3) n=32,292 | 42.1 yr (34.3–52.1) n=1,373 |
| Median household income | $64,063 | $72,070 ($46,039–$118,707) n=30,318 | $75,429 ($50,714–$114,949) n=1,334 |
| Median home value | $154,500 | $222,200 ($100,300–$579,820) n=30,049 | $154,250 ($86,310–$346,100) n=1,332 |
| Median gross rent | $313 | $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 | 77.9 yr ± 0.77 | 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 0.77 years of 77.9, and it’s very unlikely to be off by more than twice that.
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