ZIP code
66514
in Milford, KansasPopulation 1,350
53.72/ 100
Ranked #11,060 of 32,066 US ZIPs (top 34%)
Ranked #134 of 682 Kansas ZIPs (top 20%)
Ranked #8 of 21 Manhattan, KS ZIPs (top 38%)
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.
Home broadband subscription
97.8%
in the top 8.1% nationally
Higher is healthier
ST93rdUS92ndDefinition & source ›
The share of households with a broadband internet subscription.
Full methodology ›PFOA in drinking water
31.7%
in the top 18% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST99thUS82ndDefinition & source ›
The share of residents served by public water systems where PFOA, one of the man-made “forever chemicals,” was detected in EPA testing.
Measured from EPA records for the public water systems that serve this ZIP. Households on private wells — roughly 30% of the US population — are not covered by this measure, and this figure says nothing about their water.
Full methodology ›PFOS in drinking water
31.7%
in the top 19% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST97thUS81stDefinition & source ›
The share of residents served by public water systems where PFOS, one of the most common “forever chemicals,” was detected in EPA testing.
Measured from EPA records for the public water systems that serve this ZIP. Households on private wells — roughly 30% of the US population — are not covered by this measure, and this figure says nothing about their water.
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
Milford, Kansas (ZIP 66514), on the composite measure, lands in the top 34% healthiest ZIPs nationally (11,060th) and the top 20% of Kansas (134th).
Where this area does well, the measures make it plain: home broadband subscription settles in the top 8.1% nationally, and poverty stands in the bottom 20% nationally. Against that, modeled extreme heat is in the top 10.8% nationally, modeled fine-particle rests in the top 14.9% nationally, and PFOA in drinking water sits in the top 18% nationally. Physicians registers at the national minimum, shared with about 38% of ZIPs. PFOS in drinking water lands in the top 19% nationally, and slow internet speeds resides in the top 19% nationally. Modeled radon lies in the top 19% nationally. Childcare settles at the national minimum, shared with about 42% of ZIPs.
In everyday language, fine-particle is fine airborne particles about one-thirtieth the width of a hair, counted on modeled days above the EPA standard. PFOA in drinking water is one of the man-made "forever chemicals" that build up in the body and environment instead of breaking down. PFOS in drinking water is a common one of the man-made "forever chemicals" that build up in the body and environment instead of breaking down. A healthier neighbor overall sits at ZIP 66517, about 5.9 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 Manhattan, KS metro area.
Compared with the ZIP codes measured across all nine scoring domains — not with all US ZIP codes.
Lifting this score
Social Need / SDOH
healthier than 63%
16%
Environmental Hazard
healthier than 64%
14%
Preventive Care
healthier than 61%
13%
Risk Behavior
healthier than 60%
11%
Mental Health
healthier than 73%
8%
About typical
Chronic Disease Burden
healthier than 56%
21%
Disability
healthier than 52%
7%
Healthcare Access
healthier than 47%
5%
Holding it back
Climate / Disaster Risk
healthier than 22%
5%
Lifting this score
Chronic Disease Burden
healthier than 64%
21%
Social Need / SDOH
healthier than 73%
16%
Environmental Hazard
healthier than 87%
14%
Preventive Care
healthier than 76%
13%
Risk Behavior
healthier than 61%
11%
Mental Health
healthier than 61%
8%
Healthcare Access
healthier than 66%
5%
About typical
Disability
healthier than 54%
7%
Holding it back
Climate / Disaster Risk
healthier than 33%
5%
Lifting this score
Social Need / SDOH
healthier than 70%
16%
Environmental Hazard
healthier than 75%
14%
Preventive Care
healthier than 80%
13%
Risk Behavior
healthier than 70%
11%
Healthcare Access
healthier than 75%
5%
About typical
Mental Health
healthier than 50%
8%
Holding it back
Chronic Disease Burden
healthier than 25%
21%
Disability
healthier than 25%
7%
Climate / Disaster Risk
healthier than 30%
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
66441
Kansasshares a border
Score 49.51
Closest healthier
66517
Kansasabout 5.9 mi away
Score 53.83
Similar health profile
29470
South Carolina98% similar profile
Score 57.62
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 | 30.2% | 26.7–33.5 |
| High blood pressure among adults | 38.1% | 33.9–42.1 |
| Cancer (non-skin) or melanoma among adults | 9.0% | 8.1–9.9 |
| Current asthma among adults | 10.2% | 9.0–11.4 |
| Coronary heart disease among adults | 7.5% | 6.6–8.4 |
| Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease among adults | 7.8% | 6.6–9.0 |
| Depression among adults | 20.6% | 17.5–23.7 |
| Diagnosed diabetes among adults | 12.6% | 10.8–14.4 |
| High cholesterol among adults who have ever been screened | 37.7% | 33.3–41.8 |
| Obesity among adults | 33.9% | 27.5–40.1 |
| Stroke among adults | 3.8% | 3.4–4.2 |
| All teeth lost among adults aged >=65 years | 10.7% | 8.6–13.0 |
PreventionCDC PLACES 2022 / 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Current lack of health insurance among adults aged 18-64 years | 8.2% | 6.8–9.9 |
| Taking medicine to control high blood pressure among adults with high blood pressure | 79.6% | 76.7–82.2 |
| Visits to doctor for routine checkup within the past year among adults | 79.1% | 75.7–82.1 |
| Cholesterol screening among adults | 86.6% | 84.8–88.3 |
| Colorectal cancer screening among adults aged 45–75 years | 65.5% | 60.6–70.1 |
| Visited dentist or dental clinic in the past year among adults | 67.2% | 63.8–70.4 |
| Mammography use among women aged 50-74 years | 75.0% | 66.9–81.6 |
Health Risk BehaviorsCDC PLACES 2022 / 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Binge drinking among adults | 14.9% | 12.2–17.7 |
| Current cigarette smoking among adults | 15.7% | 12.9–18.6 |
| No leisure-time physical activity among adults | 28.1% | 23.6–32.6 |
| Short sleep duration among adults | 33.4% | 27.9–39.0 |
Health StatusCDC PLACES 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Fair or poor self-rated health status among adults | 18.7% | 16.0–21.6 |
| Frequent mental distress among adults | 16.0% | 14.0–18.0 |
| Frequent physical distress among adults | 13.9% | 12.0–15.8 |
DisabilityCDC PLACES 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Cognitive disability among adults | 14.2% | 12.3–16.2 |
| Any disability among adults | 32.2% | 27.7–36.5 |
| Hearing disability among adults | 8.5% | 7.4–9.5 |
| Independent living disability among adults | 8.0% | 6.9–9.1 |
| Mobility disability among adults | 15.4% | 13.1–17.8 |
| Self-care disability among adults | 4.0% | 3.5–4.6 |
| Vision disability among adults | 4.9% | 4.3–5.5 |
Health-Related Social NeedsCDC PLACES 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Lack of social and emotional support among adults | 19.9% | 16.8–23.2 |
| Food insecurity in the past 12 months among adults | 12.5% | 10.4–14.8 |
| Received food stamps in the past 12 months among adults | 7.5% | 6.1–9.1 |
| Housing insecurity in the past 12 months among adults | 11.1% | 9.3–12.9 |
| Lack of reliable transportation in the past 12 months among adults | 7.1% | 6.2–8.2 |
| Loneliness among adults | 30.0% | 25.5–34.6 |
| Utility services shut-off threat in the past 12 months among adults | 8.6% | 7.3–9.9 |
Community & economyCensus ACS 5-Year · 2024 release · observed
| Measure | Value | US median (p10–p90) | KS median (p10–p90) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty rate | 5.3% | 10.6% (3.1–25.8%) n=32,364 | 8.8% (2.7–20.7%) n=688 |
| Uninsured 18–64 | 5.4% | 9.0% (1.5–24.3%) n=32,286 | 10.6% (2.3–24.2%) n=686 |
| No HS diploma (25+) | 10.5% | 7.9% (1.8–20.7%) n=32,505 | 5.7% (1.1–14.8%) n=689 |
| Bachelor's or higher (25+) | 13.9% | 23.3% (9.2–53.6%) n=32,505 | 24.0% (11.3–43.6%) n=689 |
| Unemployment rate (16+) | 2.5% | 3.9% (0.0–9.8%) n=32,274 | 2.2% (0.0–7.1%) n=689 |
| Households without a vehicle | 2.0% | 3.9% (0.0–12.5%) n=32,322 | 2.8% (0.0–8.3%) n=688 |
| Broadband subscription | 97.8% | 89.3% (75.1–97.1%) n=32,322 | 88.4% (75.3–96.9%) n=688 |
| Housing cost burden (≥30% income) | 20.3% | 23.7% (10.6–40.0%) n=32,322 | 19.5% (7.8–31.9%) n=688 |
| Homeownership rate | 80.9% | 78.7% (51.7–94.0%) n=32,322 | 79.7% (59.7–94.6%) n=688 |
| Crowded housing (>1 per room) | 0.8% | 1.3% (0.0–6.3%) n=32,322 | 0.7% (0.0–4.6%) n=688 |
| Foreign-born population | 6.1% | 2.6% (0.0–18.6%) n=32,553 | 1.1% (0.0–9.9%) n=692 |
| Single-parent households | 60.3% | 53.6% (37.3–74.1%) n=32,087 | 55.7% (41.7–78.0%) n=684 |
| Population 65+ | 20.4% | 19.4% (10.8–33.6%) n=32,553 | 20.6% (11.9–35.1%) n=692 |
| Median age | 39.9 yr | 42.2 yr (33.0–56.3) n=32,292 | 41.9 yr (32.2–56.9) n=689 |
| Median household income | $93,889 | $72,070 ($46,039–$118,707) n=30,318 | $67,738 ($49,860–$97,877) n=659 |
| Median home value | $227,400 | $222,200 ($100,300–$579,820) n=30,049 | $135,800 ($68,740–$290,700) n=627 |
| Median gross rent | $1,280 | $1,021 ($677–$1,912) n=25,670 | $820 ($592–$1,257) n=519 |
Life expectancyNCHS / RWJF USALEEP · model-based
| Measure | Value | US median (p10–p90) | KS median (p10–p90) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy at birth | 80.8 yr ± 2.34 | 78.9 yr (74.7–82.8) n=31,308 | 78.9 yr (76.2–81.8) n=687 |
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 2.34 years of 80.8, and it’s very unlikely to be off by more than twice that.
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