ZIP code
64427
in Bolckow, MissouriPopulation 582
48.48/ 100
Ranked #18,324 of 32,066 US ZIPs (bottom 43%)
Ranked #255 of 993 Missouri ZIPs (top 26%)
Ranked #18 of 31 St. Joseph, MO-KS ZIPs (bottom 42%)
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.
Radon
3.3 pCi/L
in the top 6.9% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST98thUS93rdDefinition & source ›
The modeled typical indoor radon level for this area, in picocuries per liter — the EPA recommends fixing a home at 4 pCi/L or above.
Modeled from indoor-radon measurements. In Alaska and Hawaii, where those measurements are not published, a US Geological Survey geologic radon-potential category stands in — a coarser input, disclosed rather than hidden.
Full methodology ›Nitrate in drinking water
1.7%
in the top 5.8% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST99thUS94thDefinition & 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 ›Transportation noise
0.04%
in the bottom 7.0% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST11thUS7thDefinition & 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 ›Distance to a Superfund site
62 mi
in the top 8.3% nationally
Higher is healthier
ST90thUS92ndDefinition & source ›
The distance in miles from this ZIP’s edge to the nearest Superfund site — an abandoned or uncontrolled hazardous-waste site the EPA has listed for cleanup.
Full methodology ›Slow internet speeds
1.2%
in the top 9.7% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST88thUS90thDefinition & source ›
The share of homes whose fastest available download speed is under 10 Mbps.
Full methodology ›Distance to a nursing home
8.6 mi
in the top 14.3% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST93rdUS86thDefinition & source ›
The distance in miles from this ZIP’s edge to the nearest Medicare- or Medicaid-certified nursing home.
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 ›Arsenic in groundwater
5.5%
in the top 34% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST93rdUS66thDefinition & 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
By its overall health score, Bolckow, Missouri (ZIP 64427) lands in the bottom 43% nationally (18,324th) and the top 26% of Missouri (255th).
Strengths and concerns sit side by side across the measures here: modeled transportation noise resides in the bottom 7.0% nationally, and distance to a Superfund site lands in the top 8.3% nationally. Fiber broadband registers in the top 11.9% nationally. Crowded housing sits at the national minimum, shared with about 29% of ZIPs. Modeled loneliness rests in the bottom 17% nationally. On the other hand, modeled radon is in the top 6.9% nationally, modeled nitrate stands in the top 5.8% nationally, and slow internet speeds settles in the top 9.7% nationally. Distance to a nursing home lies in the top 14.3% nationally. Distance to a hazardous-chemical facility resides at the national minimum, shared with about 31% of ZIPs.
To translate a couple of terms, radon is a radioactive soil gas the EPA identifies as the top cause of lung cancer in nonsmokers. Nitrate is a groundwater compound from fertilizer, manure, and sewage, here a modeled estimate of the chance private-well levels exceed a benchmark. Distance to a Superfund site is an abandoned or uncontrolled hazardous-waste site the EPA has identified for cleanup. Overall, the nearest healthier neighbor is ZIP 64457, 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. Joseph, MO-KS metro area.
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 46%
21%
Social Need / SDOH
healthier than 45%
16%
Environmental Hazard
healthier than 52%
14%
Preventive Care
healthier than 53%
13%
Disability
healthier than 44%
7%
Holding it back
Risk Behavior
healthier than 32%
11%
Mental Health
healthier than 40%
8%
Climate / Disaster Risk
healthier than 26%
5%
Healthcare Access
healthier than 20%
5%
Lifting this score
Chronic Disease Burden
healthier than 69%
21%
Preventive Care
healthier than 75%
13%
Risk Behavior
healthier than 70%
11%
Mental Health
healthier than 72%
8%
Disability
healthier than 75%
7%
About typical
Social Need / SDOH
healthier than 50%
16%
Environmental Hazard
healthier than 41%
14%
Holding it back
Climate / Disaster Risk
healthier than 21%
5%
Healthcare Access
healthier than 14%
5%
Lifting this score
Chronic Disease Burden
healthier than 63%
21%
About typical
Social Need / SDOH
healthier than 47%
16%
Preventive Care
healthier than 53%
13%
Disability
healthier than 42%
7%
Holding it back
Environmental Hazard
healthier than 32%
14%
Risk Behavior
healthier than 26%
11%
Mental Health
healthier than 26%
8%
Climate / Disaster Risk
healthier than 11%
5%
Healthcare Access
healthier than 16%
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
64423
Missourishares a border
Score 46.76
Closest healthier
64457
Missourishares a border
Score 49.14
Similar health profile
42352
Kentucky97% similar profile
Score 47.69
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 | 31.4% | 28.1–34.8 |
| High blood pressure among adults | 38.9% | 35.0–43.1 |
| Cancer (non-skin) or melanoma among adults | 9.7% | 8.9–10.7 |
| Current asthma among adults | 10.5% | 9.4–11.8 |
| Coronary heart disease among adults | 7.2% | 6.4–8.1 |
| Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease among adults | 8.6% | 7.4–9.7 |
| Depression among adults | 24.3% | 21.1–27.9 |
| Diagnosed diabetes among adults | 12.1% | 10.6–14.0 |
| High cholesterol among adults who have ever been screened | 39.8% | 35.8–44.1 |
| Obesity among adults | 37.3% | 30.6–44.7 |
| Stroke among adults | 3.7% | 3.3–4.1 |
| All teeth lost among adults aged >=65 years | 11.5% | 9.4–13.7 |
PreventionCDC PLACES 2022 / 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Current lack of health insurance among adults aged 18-64 years | 7.6% | 6.2–9.2 |
| Taking medicine to control high blood pressure among adults with high blood pressure | 78.6% | 75.7–81.3 |
| Visits to doctor for routine checkup within the past year among adults | 78.6% | 75.4–81.7 |
| Cholesterol screening among adults | 85.7% | 83.8–87.4 |
| Colorectal cancer screening among adults aged 45–75 years | 64.4% | 59.5–69.1 |
| Visited dentist or dental clinic in the past year among adults | 62.9% | 59.5–66.2 |
| Mammography use among women aged 50-74 years | 76.4% | 69.4–82.1 |
Health Risk BehaviorsCDC PLACES 2022 / 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Binge drinking among adults | 16.4% | 13.7–19.4 |
| Current cigarette smoking among adults | 16.8% | 14.1–19.5 |
| No leisure-time physical activity among adults | 28.3% | 24.0–33.0 |
| Short sleep duration among adults | 37.0% | 30.9–43.1 |
Health StatusCDC PLACES 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Fair or poor self-rated health status among adults | 19.9% | 17.3–22.9 |
| Frequent mental distress among adults | 17.1% | 15.2–19.1 |
| Frequent physical distress among adults | 14.9% | 13.1–16.8 |
DisabilityCDC PLACES 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Cognitive disability among adults | 16.7% | 14.7–18.8 |
| Any disability among adults | 35.8% | 31.5–40.3 |
| Hearing disability among adults | 8.9% | 7.9–10.0 |
| Independent living disability among adults | 8.7% | 7.7–9.8 |
| Mobility disability among adults | 15.8% | 13.7–18.1 |
| Self-care disability among adults | 3.8% | 3.3–4.3 |
| 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 | 19.0% | 16.2–22.1 |
| Food insecurity in the past 12 months among adults | 11.4% | 9.5–13.6 |
| Received food stamps in the past 12 months among adults | 8.8% | 7.3–10.7 |
| Housing insecurity in the past 12 months among adults | 10.0% | 8.5–11.8 |
| Lack of reliable transportation in the past 12 months among adults | 6.9% | 6.1–8.0 |
| Loneliness among adults | 29.4% | 25.0–34.0 |
| Utility services shut-off threat in the past 12 months among adults | 7.4% | 6.4–8.5 |
Community & economyCensus ACS 5-Year · 2024 release · observed
| Measure | Value | US median (p10–p90) | MO median (p10–p90) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty rate | 7.0% | 10.6% (3.1–25.8%) n=32,364 | 12.3% (3.2–26.0%) n=1,009 |
| Uninsured 18–64 | 20.1% | 9.0% (1.5–24.3%) n=32,286 | 13.2% (3.5–28.4%) n=1,006 |
| No HS diploma (25+) | 5.4% | 7.9% (1.8–20.7%) n=32,505 | 9.5% (2.5–20.5%) n=1,009 |
| Bachelor's or higher (25+) | 17.6% | 23.3% (9.2–53.6%) n=32,505 | 18.1% (7.2–40.2%) n=1,009 |
| Unemployment rate (16+) | 2.7% | 3.9% (0.0–9.8%) n=32,274 | 2.9% (0.0–8.5%) n=1,003 |
| Households without a vehicle | 1.6% | 3.9% (0.0–12.5%) n=32,322 | 4.1% (0.0–11.9%) n=1,009 |
| Broadband subscription | 81.6% | 89.3% (75.1–97.1%) n=32,322 | 86.3% (72.7–95.2%) n=1,009 |
| Housing cost burden (≥30% income) | 14.8% | 23.7% (10.6–40.0%) n=32,322 | 20.7% (8.4–33.9%) n=1,009 |
| Homeownership rate | 74.8% | 78.7% (51.7–94.0%) n=32,322 | 79.4% (56.0–94.3%) n=1,009 |
| Crowded housing (>1 per room) | 0.0% | 1.3% (0.0–6.3%) n=32,322 | 1.1% (0.0–5.1%) n=1,009 |
| Foreign-born population | 0.2% | 2.6% (0.0–18.6%) n=32,553 | 0.8% (0.0–6.4%) n=1,010 |
| Single-parent households | 65.4% | 53.6% (37.3–74.1%) n=32,087 | 55.0% (39.5–75.6%) n=1,005 |
| Population 65+ | 28.2% | 19.4% (10.8–33.6%) n=32,553 | 19.2% (11.7–31.1%) n=1,010 |
| Median age | 53.4 yr | 42.2 yr (33.0–56.3) n=32,292 | 41.5 yr (33.3–55.9) n=1,005 |
| Median household income | $62,917 | $72,070 ($46,039–$118,707) n=30,318 | $61,740 ($42,457–$95,231) n=948 |
| Median home value | $208,700 | $222,200 ($100,300–$579,820) n=30,049 | $174,150 ($91,880–$309,500) n=930 |
| Median gross rent | $810 | $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 | 80.7 yr ± 1.25 | 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 1.25 years of 80.7, 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