ZIP code
64688
in Wheeling, MissouriPopulation 705
42.54/ 100
Ranked #24,777 of 32,066 US ZIPs (bottom 23%)
Ranked #567 of 993 Missouri ZIPs (bottom 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.
Households without a vehicle
17.5%
in the top 5.6% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST95thUS94thDefinition & source ›
The share of households with no vehicle available.
Full methodology ›Floodplain exposure
42.2%
in the top 5.7% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST95thUS94thDefinition & source ›
The share of this ZIP’s land area inside FEMA’s 1%-annual-chance floodplain — the “100-year” flood zone, where flooding has about a 1-in-100 chance in any given year.
Measured from FEMA’s mapped flood panels. Where a panel has not been mapped, no value is published for that ZIP — those ZIPs are absent from this comparison rather than counted as unexposed.
Full methodology ›Distance to a Superfund site
63.1 mi
in the top 8.0% nationally
Higher is healthier
ST91stUS92ndDefinition & 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 ›Transportation noise
0.09%
in the bottom 8.2% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST13thUS8thDefinition & 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 ›Slow internet speeds
1.3%
in the top 9.1% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST90thUS91stDefinition & source ›
The share of homes whose fastest available download speed is under 10 Mbps.
Full methodology ›Walkability
2.4 intersections/sq mi
in the bottom 9.8% nationally
Higher is healthier
ST3rdUS10thDefinition & source ›
The number of street intersections per square mile — a standard street-connectivity measure; denser networks correlate with more walkable neighborhoods.
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 ›Cross-source signals
Combined exposures in this ZIP
More than one environmental exposure stands out in this ZIP. Each is established independently and shown on its own above; they are grouped here for context — not because one causes the other.
This area ranks among the highest 10% of US ZIP codes for both flood exposure and the share of households without a vehicle.
See the full flooding, evacuation & humid-heat analysis →
The read
Wheeling, Missouri (ZIP 64688) ranks in the bottom 23% nationally (24,777th) and the bottom 43% of Missouri (567th).
A profile of give and take, with clear readings each way: distance to a Superfund site registers in the top 8.0% nationally, and modeled transportation noise lies in the bottom 8.2% nationally. Unemployment is in the bottom 15% nationally. On the other side, households without a vehicle registers in the top 5.6% nationally, floodplain exposure lies in the top 5.7% nationally, and slow internet speeds is in the top 9.1% nationally. Walkability registers in the bottom 9.8% nationally, home broadband subscription lies in the bottom 12.1% nationally, and modeled hearing disability is in the top 13.5% nationally. Modeled cognitive disability registers in the top 15% nationally.
For context, distance to a Superfund site is an abandoned or uncontrolled hazardous-waste site the EPA has identified for cleanup. Floodplain exposure is land with about a 1-in-100 chance of flooding each year, nicknamed the "100-year floodplain". Transportation noise is the modeled share of an area exposed to average road, rail, and air noise at or above 55 decibels. The closest ZIP that ranks healthier overall is ZIP 64601, 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.
Compared with the ZIP codes measured across all nine scoring domains — not with all US ZIP codes.
Lifting this score
Environmental Hazard
healthier than 97%
14%
Holding it back
Chronic Disease Burden
healthier than 24%
21%
Social Need / SDOH
healthier than 32%
16%
Preventive Care
healthier than 37%
13%
Risk Behavior
healthier than 16%
11%
Mental Health
healthier than 28%
8%
Disability
healthier than 21%
7%
Climate / Disaster Risk
healthier than 10%
5%
Healthcare Access
healthier than 29%
5%
Lifting this score
Environmental Hazard
in the top 0.2%
14%
About typical
Preventive Care
healthier than 50%
13%
Mental Health
healthier than 48%
8%
Holding it back
Chronic Disease Burden
healthier than 37%
21%
Social Need / SDOH
healthier than 34%
16%
Risk Behavior
healthier than 36%
11%
Disability
healthier than 37%
7%
Climate / Disaster Risk
healthier than 5%
5%
Healthcare Access
healthier than 28%
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
64601
Missourishares a border
Score 42.74
Closest healthier
64635
Missourishares a border
Score 43.43
Similar health profile
42082
Kentucky99% similar profile
Score 46.16
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 | 33.6% | 30.4–37.0 |
| High blood pressure among adults | 40.5% | 36.7–44.5 |
| Cancer (non-skin) or melanoma among adults | 10.1% | 9.3–11.1 |
| Current asthma among adults | 10.7% | 9.6–12.0 |
| Coronary heart disease among adults | 8.5% | 7.6–9.6 |
| Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease among adults | 10.5% | 9.1–12.1 |
| Depression among adults | 25.0% | 21.9–28.4 |
| Diagnosed diabetes among adults | 13.5% | 11.8–15.5 |
| High cholesterol among adults who have ever been screened | 40.9% | 37.0–45.0 |
| Obesity among adults | 38.8% | 31.8–45.9 |
| Stroke among adults | 4.3% | 3.9–4.8 |
| All teeth lost among adults aged >=65 years | 19.1% | 16.0–22.7 |
PreventionCDC PLACES 2022 / 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Current lack of health insurance among adults aged 18-64 years | 9.0% | 7.3–10.9 |
| Taking medicine to control high blood pressure among adults with high blood pressure | 79.2% | 76.4–81.7 |
| Visits to doctor for routine checkup within the past year among adults | 78.7% | 75.6–81.6 |
| Cholesterol screening among adults | 84.7% | 82.7–86.4 |
| Colorectal cancer screening among adults aged 45–75 years | 63.2% | 58.5–67.8 |
| Visited dentist or dental clinic in the past year among adults | 56.5% | 53.2–60.0 |
| Mammography use among women aged 50-74 years | 74.6% | 67.4–80.9 |
Health Risk BehaviorsCDC PLACES 2022 / 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Binge drinking among adults | 15.9% | 13.5–18.6 |
| Current cigarette smoking among adults | 19.5% | 16.7–22.6 |
| No leisure-time physical activity among adults | 32.2% | 27.8–37.2 |
| Short sleep duration among adults | 37.7% | 32.1–43.8 |
Health StatusCDC PLACES 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Fair or poor self-rated health status among adults | 23.9% | 20.8–27.3 |
| Frequent mental distress among adults | 18.0% | 16.2–20.0 |
| Frequent physical distress among adults | 16.9% | 15.0–19.0 |
DisabilityCDC PLACES 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Cognitive disability among adults | 18.8% | 16.6–21.2 |
| Any disability among adults | 40.6% | 36.2–45.3 |
| Hearing disability among adults | 10.5% | 9.4–11.7 |
| Independent living disability among adults | 10.5% | 9.2–12.0 |
| Mobility disability among adults | 19.3% | 16.8–22.1 |
| Self-care disability among adults | 4.7% | 4.1–5.4 |
| Vision disability among adults | 5.7% | 5.0–6.5 |
Health-Related Social NeedsCDC PLACES 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Lack of social and emotional support among adults | 19.9% | 17.1–23.1 |
| Food insecurity in the past 12 months among adults | 13.5% | 11.2–16.2 |
| Received food stamps in the past 12 months among adults | 10.7% | 8.7–13.0 |
| Housing insecurity in the past 12 months among adults | 11.0% | 9.3–13.0 |
| Lack of reliable transportation in the past 12 months among adults | 8.0% | 6.9–9.2 |
| Loneliness among adults | 30.8% | 26.6–35.5 |
| Utility services shut-off threat in the past 12 months among adults | 8.2% | 7.0–9.4 |
Community & economyCensus ACS 5-Year · 2024 release · observed
| Measure | Value | US median (p10–p90) | MO median (p10–p90) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty rate | 12.3% | 10.6% (3.1–25.8%) n=32,364 | 12.3% (3.2–26.0%) n=1,009 |
| Uninsured 18–64 | 44.1% | 9.0% (1.5–24.3%) n=32,286 | 13.2% (3.5–28.4%) n=1,006 |
| No HS diploma (25+) | 25.0% | 7.9% (1.8–20.7%) n=32,505 | 9.5% (2.5–20.5%) n=1,009 |
| Bachelor's or higher (25+) | 7.1% | 23.3% (9.2–53.6%) n=32,505 | 18.1% (7.2–40.2%) n=1,009 |
| Unemployment rate (16+) | 0.3% | 3.9% (0.0–9.8%) n=32,274 | 2.9% (0.0–8.5%) n=1,003 |
| Households without a vehicle | 17.5% | 3.9% (0.0–12.5%) n=32,322 | 4.1% (0.0–11.9%) n=1,009 |
| Broadband subscription | 76.9% | 89.3% (75.1–97.1%) n=32,322 | 86.3% (72.7–95.2%) n=1,009 |
| Housing cost burden (≥30% income) | 13.9% | 23.7% (10.6–40.0%) n=32,322 | 20.7% (8.4–33.9%) n=1,009 |
| Homeownership rate | 85.7% | 78.7% (51.7–94.0%) n=32,322 | 79.4% (56.0–94.3%) n=1,009 |
| Crowded housing (>1 per room) | 4.4% | 1.3% (0.0–6.3%) n=32,322 | 1.1% (0.0–5.1%) n=1,009 |
| Foreign-born population | 0.1% | 2.6% (0.0–18.6%) n=32,553 | 0.8% (0.0–6.4%) n=1,010 |
| Single-parent households | 31.2% | 53.6% (37.3–74.1%) n=32,087 | 55.0% (39.5–75.6%) n=1,005 |
| Population 65+ | 14.0% | 19.4% (10.8–33.6%) n=32,553 | 19.2% (11.7–31.1%) n=1,010 |
| Median age | 25.4 yr | 42.2 yr (33.0–56.3) n=32,292 | 41.5 yr (33.3–55.9) n=1,005 |
| Median household income | $67,679 | $72,070 ($46,039–$118,707) n=30,318 | $61,740 ($42,457–$95,231) n=948 |
| Median home value | $132,500 | $222,200 ($100,300–$579,820) n=30,049 | $174,150 ($91,880–$309,500) n=930 |
| Median gross rent | $713 | $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 | 78.5 yr ± 1.03 | 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 1.03 years of 78.5, 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