ZIP code
63879
in Wardell, MissouriPopulation 694
33.39/ 100
Ranked #29,934 of 32,066 US ZIPs (bottom 6.7%)
Ranked #900 of 993 Missouri ZIPs (bottom 9.4%)
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.
Mobility disability
23.8%
in the top 5.3% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST90thUS95thDefinition & source ›
The estimated share of adults with serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs.
Full methodology ›Poverty rate
35.3%
in the top 4.3% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST96thUS96thDefinition & source ›
The share of residents whose income is below the federal poverty line, from the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey.
Full methodology ›Energy-cost burden
5.7%
in the top 4.0% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST97thUS96thDefinition & source ›
The modeled share of household income spent on home energy bills — electricity, gas, and heating fuels.
A modeled share of household income spent on home energy. Estimates that hit the model’s 100% ceiling are suppressed rather than published, because at that point the figure reflects the model’s limit rather than a measured burden.
Full methodology ›Cognitive disability
21.1%
in the top 5.8% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST84thUS94thDefinition & source ›
The estimated share of adults with serious difficulty concentrating, remembering, or making decisions.
Full methodology ›Tree cover
0.00%
at the national minimum
Higher is healthier
ST1stUS1stDefinition & source ›
The share of this ZIP’s land area covered by forest.
Full methodology ›Tooth loss
25.6%
in the top 6.6% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST90thUS93rdDefinition & source ›
The estimated share of adults aged 65 and older who have lost all of their natural teeth.
Full methodology ›Independent-living disability
13.0%
in the top 6.8% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST89thUS93rdDefinition & source ›
The estimated share of adults who have difficulty doing errands alone, such as visiting a doctor’s office, because of a physical, mental, or emotional condition.
Full methodology ›Fiber broadband
98.2%
in the top 6.3% nationally
Higher is healthier
ST95thUS94thDefinition & source ›
The share of homes where fiber-optic internet service is available.
Full methodology ›Fair or poor health
29.4%
in the top 9.6% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST90thUS90thDefinition & source ›
The estimated share of adults who rate their own general health as fair or poor.
Full methodology ›Self-care disability
6.4%
in the top 9.1% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST91stUS91stDefinition & source ›
The estimated share of adults with difficulty dressing or bathing.
Full methodology ›The read
On the composite measure, Wardell, Missouri (ZIP 63879) stands in the bottom 6.7% nationally (29,934th) and the bottom 9.4% of Missouri (900th), based on limited data; treat as directional.
Several signals sit on each side of the ledger here: fiber broadband stands in the top 6.3% nationally. Working the other way, modeled mobility disability sits in the top 5.3% nationally, and poverty resides in the top 4.3% nationally. Modeled energy burden stands in the top 4.0% nationally, cognitive disability sits in the top 5.8% nationally, and tree cover resides at the national minimum. Modeled tooth loss stands in the top 6.6% nationally, independent living disability sits in the top 6.8% nationally, and fair or poor health resides in the top 9.6% nationally. Modeled self-care disability stands in the top 9.1% nationally.
For clarity, energy burden is the share of household income that goes to home energy bills. ZIP 63827, just across the boundary, 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.
Compared with the ZIP codes measured across all nine scoring domains — not with all US ZIP codes.
Lifting this score
Environmental Hazard
healthier than 83%
14%
Holding it back
Chronic Disease Burden
healthier than 6%
21%
Social Need / SDOH
healthier than 4%
16%
Preventive Care
healthier than 36%
13%
Risk Behavior
healthier than 7%
11%
Mental Health
healthier than 19%
8%
Disability
healthier than 6%
7%
Climate / Disaster RiskPartial
healthier than 18%
5%
Healthcare Access
healthier than 17%
5%
Lifting this score
Environmental Hazard
healthier than 86%
14%
About typical
Preventive Care
healthier than 46%
13%
Holding it back
Chronic Disease Burden
healthier than 7%
21%
Social Need / SDOH
healthier than 2%
16%
Risk Behavior
healthier than 12%
11%
Mental Health
healthier than 24%
8%
Disability
healthier than 8%
7%
Climate / Disaster RiskPartial
healthier than 11%
5%
Healthcare Access
healthier than 9%
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
63827
Missourishares a border
Score 35.59
Closest healthier
63848
Missourishares a border
Score 36.28
Similar health profile
29055
South Carolina99% similar profile
Score 39.60
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 | 37.7% | 33.9–41.6 |
| High blood pressure among adults | 45.0% | 40.6–49.4 |
| Cancer (non-skin) or melanoma among adults | 9.6% | 8.7–10.6 |
| Current asthma among adults | 12.0% | 10.6–13.6 |
| Coronary heart disease among adults | 9.6% | 8.5–10.7 |
| Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease among adults | 12.9% | 11.2–14.7 |
| Depression among adults | 25.7% | 22.1–29.8 |
| Diagnosed diabetes among adults | 17.4% | 15.2–19.8 |
| High cholesterol among adults who have ever been screened | 43.6% | 39.1–48.2 |
| Obesity among adults | 42.6% | 34.8–50.8 |
| Stroke among adults | 5.4% | 4.8–5.9 |
| All teeth lost among adults aged >=65 years | 25.6% | 21.5–30.3 |
PreventionCDC PLACES 2022 / 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Current lack of health insurance among adults aged 18-64 years | 10.3% | 8.4–12.7 |
| Taking medicine to control high blood pressure among adults with high blood pressure | 81.7% | 79.1–84.1 |
| Visits to doctor for routine checkup within the past year among adults | 81.5% | 78.3–84.5 |
| Cholesterol screening among adults | 84.5% | 82.5–86.4 |
| Colorectal cancer screening among adults aged 45–75 years | 60.4% | 54.9–65.6 |
| Visited dentist or dental clinic in the past year among adults | 51.5% | 47.8–55.4 |
| Mammography use among women aged 50-74 years | 74.7% | 66.9–81.5 |
Health Risk BehaviorsCDC PLACES 2022 / 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Binge drinking among adults | 12.7% | 10.3–15.3 |
| Current cigarette smoking among adults | 22.7% | 19.3–26.2 |
| No leisure-time physical activity among adults | 38.8% | 33.3–44.4 |
| Short sleep duration among adults | 40.8% | 34.2–47.6 |
Health StatusCDC PLACES 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Fair or poor self-rated health status among adults | 29.4% | 25.7–33.3 |
| Frequent mental distress among adults | 19.0% | 16.7–21.4 |
| Frequent physical distress among adults | 19.2% | 16.7–21.7 |
DisabilityCDC PLACES 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Cognitive disability among adults | 21.1% | 18.4–23.9 |
| Any disability among adults | 45.2% | 39.9–50.4 |
| Hearing disability among adults | 10.6% | 9.3–11.8 |
| Independent living disability among adults | 13.0% | 11.3–14.7 |
| Mobility disability among adults | 23.8% | 20.8–26.9 |
| Self-care disability among adults | 6.4% | 5.6–7.2 |
| Vision disability among adults | 7.8% | 6.9–8.7 |
Health-Related Social NeedsCDC PLACES 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Lack of social and emotional support among adults | 21.3% | 18.1–24.8 |
| Food insecurity in the past 12 months among adults | 20.5% | 17.3–24.0 |
| Received food stamps in the past 12 months among adults | 18.8% | 15.9–22.1 |
| Housing insecurity in the past 12 months among adults | 15.2% | 12.9–17.6 |
| Lack of reliable transportation in the past 12 months among adults | 11.2% | 9.7–12.8 |
| Loneliness among adults | 32.8% | 27.9–38.0 |
| Utility services shut-off threat in the past 12 months among adults | 12.3% | 10.6–14.0 |
Community & economyCensus ACS 5-Year · 2024 release · observed
| Measure | Value | US median (p10–p90) | MO median (p10–p90) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty rate | 35.3% | 10.6% (3.1–25.8%) n=32,364 | 12.3% (3.2–26.0%) n=1,009 |
| Uninsured 18–64 | 16.5% | 9.0% (1.5–24.3%) n=32,286 | 13.2% (3.5–28.4%) n=1,006 |
| No HS diploma (25+) | 17.6% | 7.9% (1.8–20.7%) n=32,505 | 9.5% (2.5–20.5%) n=1,009 |
| Bachelor's or higher (25+) | 14.0% | 23.3% (9.2–53.6%) n=32,505 | 18.1% (7.2–40.2%) n=1,009 |
| Unemployment rate (16+) | 5.5% | 3.9% (0.0–9.8%) n=32,274 | 2.9% (0.0–8.5%) n=1,003 |
| Households without a vehicle | 9.3% | 3.9% (0.0–12.5%) n=32,322 | 4.1% (0.0–11.9%) n=1,009 |
| Broadband subscription | 87.2% | 89.3% (75.1–97.1%) n=32,322 | 86.3% (72.7–95.2%) n=1,009 |
| Housing cost burden (≥30% income) | 26.2% | 23.7% (10.6–40.0%) n=32,322 | 20.7% (8.4–33.9%) n=1,009 |
| Homeownership rate | 82.2% | 78.7% (51.7–94.0%) n=32,322 | 79.4% (56.0–94.3%) n=1,009 |
| Crowded housing (>1 per room) | 2.2% | 1.3% (0.0–6.3%) n=32,322 | 1.1% (0.0–5.1%) n=1,009 |
| Foreign-born population | 0.0% | 2.6% (0.0–18.6%) n=32,553 | 0.8% (0.0–6.4%) n=1,010 |
| Single-parent households | 64.9% | 53.6% (37.3–74.1%) n=32,087 | 55.0% (39.5–75.6%) n=1,005 |
| Population 65+ | 28.1% | 19.4% (10.8–33.6%) n=32,553 | 19.2% (11.7–31.1%) n=1,010 |
| Median age | 53.8 yr | 42.2 yr (33.0–56.3) n=32,292 | 41.5 yr (33.3–55.9) n=1,005 |
| Median household income | $41,083 | $72,070 ($46,039–$118,707) n=30,318 | $61,740 ($42,457–$95,231) n=948 |
| Median home value | $56,800 | $222,200 ($100,300–$579,820) n=30,049 | $174,150 ($91,880–$309,500) n=930 |
| Median gross rent | $469 | $1,021 ($677–$1,912) n=25,670 | $813 ($553–$1,265) n=786 |
Life expectancyNCHS / RWJF USALEEP · model-based
| Measure | Value | US median (p10–p90) | MO median (p10–p90) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy at birth | 76.9 yr ± 2.47 | 78.9 yr (74.7–82.8) n=31,308 | 77.6 yr (74.6–81.0) n=995 |
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 2.47 years of 76.9, and it’s very unlikely to be off by more than twice that.
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