ZIP code
66543
in Vassar, KansasPopulation 980
50.99/ 100
Ranked #14,854 of 32,066 US ZIPs (top 46%)
Ranked #261 of 682 Kansas ZIPs (top 38%)
Ranked #40 of 57 Topeka, KS ZIPs (bottom 30%)
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.
Distance to an emergency room
25.4 mi
in the top 2.9% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST99thUS97thDefinition & source ›
The distance in miles from this ZIP’s edge to the nearest Medicare-certified hospital with an emergency room.
Full methodology ›Loneliness
27%
in the bottom 3.1% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST4thUS3rdDefinition & source ›
The estimated share of adults who report feeling lonely.
Full methodology ›Arsenic in groundwater
1.4%
in the bottom 12.2% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST5thUS12thDefinition & 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 ›Obesity
42.9%
in the top 9.4% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST95thUS91stDefinition & source ›
The estimated share of adults with obesity, defined as a body-mass index of 30 or higher.
Full methodology ›Short sleep
30.8%
in the bottom 13.5% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST7thUS13thDefinition & source ›
The estimated share of adults who usually sleep less than seven hours in a 24-hour period.
Full methodology ›High cholesterol
42.5%
in the top 13.1% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST90thUS87thDefinition & source ›
The estimated share of adults with high cholesterol, among those who have ever been screened for it.
Full methodology ›The read
Vassar, Kansas (ZIP 66543) ranks in the top 46% healthiest ZIPs nationally (14,854th) and the top 38% of Kansas (261st).
The bright spots in the data define much of the story here: modeled loneliness sits in the bottom 3.1% nationally. Households without a vehicle resides at the national minimum, shared with about 16% of ZIPs. Modeled loud transportation noise stands at the national minimum, shared with about 22% of ZIPs. Modeled arsenic sits in the bottom 12.2% nationally, and short sleep resides in the bottom 13.5% nationally. On the other side, distance to an emergency room stands in the top 2.9% nationally. Fiber broadband sits at the national minimum, shared with about 19% of ZIPs. Distance to a community health center resides in the top 11.8% nationally, and modeled obesity stands in the top 9.4% nationally. Modeled extreme heat sits in the top 14.7% nationally.
For context, arsenic is a natural groundwater contaminant, here a modeled estimate of the chance private-well levels exceed a benchmark. Loud transportation noise is the modeled share of an area exposed to road, rail, and air noise at or above 65 decibels, near conversation volume. Distance to a community health center is a federally funded (HRSA) community health center serving everyone regardless of ability to pay. The closest ZIP that ranks healthier overall is ZIP 66524, about 0.5 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 Topeka, KS 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 72%
13%
Risk Behavior
healthier than 67%
11%
Mental Health
healthier than 77%
8%
About typical
Social Need / SDOH
healthier than 56%
16%
Environmental Hazard
healthier than 55%
14%
Disability
healthier than 47%
7%
Holding it back
Chronic Disease Burden
healthier than 28%
21%
Climate / Disaster Risk
healthier than 36%
5%
Healthcare Access
healthier than 8%
5%
Lifting this score
Social Need / SDOH
healthier than 65%
16%
Environmental Hazard
healthier than 76%
14%
Preventive Care
healthier than 88%
13%
Risk Behavior
healthier than 74%
11%
Mental Health
healthier than 74%
8%
Climate / Disaster Risk
healthier than 81%
5%
About typical
Disability
healthier than 44%
7%
Holding it back
Chronic Disease Burden
healthier than 15%
21%
Healthcare Access
healthier than 17%
5%
Lifting this score
Environmental Hazard
healthier than 71%
14%
Preventive Care
healthier than 77%
13%
Risk Behavior
healthier than 68%
11%
Mental Health
healthier than 79%
8%
Climate / Disaster Risk
healthier than 77%
5%
About typical
Social Need / SDOH
healthier than 55%
16%
Holding it back
Chronic Disease Burden
healthier than 9%
21%
Disability
healthier than 27%
7%
Healthcare Access
healthier than 4%
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
66451
Kansasshares a border
Score 50.96
Closest healthier
66524
Kansasabout 0.5 mi away
Score 54.38
Similar health profile
66544
Kansas99% similar profile
Score 52.60
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 | 34.0% | 30.1–37.8 |
| High blood pressure among adults | 42.0% | 37.5–46.4 |
| Cancer (non-skin) or melanoma among adults | 10.7% | 9.7–11.9 |
| Current asthma among adults | 10.2% | 9.0–11.6 |
| Coronary heart disease among adults | 8.4% | 7.3–9.5 |
| Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease among adults | 9.0% | 7.5–10.6 |
| Depression among adults | 20.5% | 17.3–23.9 |
| Diagnosed diabetes among adults | 13.7% | 11.6–15.7 |
| High cholesterol among adults who have ever been screened | 42.5% | 37.8–47.1 |
| Obesity among adults | 42.9% | 35.3–50.4 |
| Stroke among adults | 4.0% | 3.6–4.6 |
| All teeth lost among adults aged >=65 years | 11.9% | 9.6–14.3 |
PreventionCDC PLACES 2022 / 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Current lack of health insurance among adults aged 18-64 years | 7.6% | 6.1–9.4 |
| Taking medicine to control high blood pressure among adults with high blood pressure | 82.0% | 79.1–84.6 |
| Visits to doctor for routine checkup within the past year among adults | 79.9% | 76.5–82.9 |
| Cholesterol screening among adults | 88.3% | 86.6–89.8 |
| Colorectal cancer screening among adults aged 45–75 years | 67.5% | 62.6–72.2 |
| Visited dentist or dental clinic in the past year among adults | 64.7% | 61.1–68.2 |
| Mammography use among women aged 50-74 years | 74.7% | 67.4–81.3 |
Health Risk BehaviorsCDC PLACES 2022 / 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Binge drinking among adults | 14.4% | 11.8–17.1 |
| Current cigarette smoking among adults | 16.9% | 13.9–20.2 |
| No leisure-time physical activity among adults | 28.5% | 23.5–33.5 |
| Short sleep duration among adults | 30.8% | 25.2–36.9 |
Health StatusCDC PLACES 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Fair or poor self-rated health status among adults | 20.0% | 16.9–23.5 |
| Frequent mental distress among adults | 15.4% | 13.5–17.4 |
| Frequent physical distress among adults | 14.3% | 12.4–16.5 |
DisabilityCDC PLACES 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Cognitive disability among adults | 14.0% | 12.0–16.1 |
| Any disability among adults | 34.5% | 29.6–39.3 |
| Hearing disability among adults | 9.4% | 8.2–10.6 |
| Independent living disability among adults | 8.0% | 6.9–9.3 |
| Mobility disability among adults | 16.8% | 14.2–19.5 |
| Self-care disability among adults | 4.1% | 3.5–4.8 |
| Vision disability among adults | 4.7% | 4.1–5.4 |
Health-Related Social NeedsCDC PLACES 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Lack of social and emotional support among adults | 20.2% | 16.8–23.6 |
| Food insecurity in the past 12 months among adults | 11.4% | 8.9–14.0 |
| Received food stamps in the past 12 months among adults | 6.8% | 5.2–8.5 |
| Housing insecurity in the past 12 months among adults | 9.5% | 7.8–11.3 |
| Lack of reliable transportation in the past 12 months among adults | 6.1% | 5.1–7.1 |
| Loneliness among adults | 27.0% | 22.6–31.8 |
| Utility services shut-off threat in the past 12 months among adults | 7.4% | 6.2–8.7 |
Community & economyCensus ACS 5-Year · 2024 release · observed
| Measure | Value | US median (p10–p90) | KS median (p10–p90) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty rate | 5.4% | 10.6% (3.1–25.8%) n=32,364 | 8.8% (2.7–20.7%) n=688 |
| Uninsured 18–64 | 5.5% | 9.0% (1.5–24.3%) n=32,286 | 10.6% (2.3–24.2%) n=686 |
| No HS diploma (25+) | 4.2% | 7.9% (1.8–20.7%) n=32,505 | 5.7% (1.1–14.8%) n=689 |
| Bachelor's or higher (25+) | 19.4% | 23.3% (9.2–53.6%) n=32,505 | 24.0% (11.3–43.6%) n=689 |
| Unemployment rate (16+) | 2.6% | 3.9% (0.0–9.8%) n=32,274 | 2.2% (0.0–7.1%) n=689 |
| Households without a vehicle | 0.0% | 3.9% (0.0–12.5%) n=32,322 | 2.8% (0.0–8.3%) n=688 |
| Broadband subscription | 92.3% | 89.3% (75.1–97.1%) n=32,322 | 88.4% (75.3–96.9%) n=688 |
| Housing cost burden (≥30% income) | 21.3% | 23.7% (10.6–40.0%) n=32,322 | 19.5% (7.8–31.9%) n=688 |
| Homeownership rate | 88.8% | 78.7% (51.7–94.0%) n=32,322 | 79.7% (59.7–94.6%) n=688 |
| Crowded housing (>1 per room) | 4.0% | 1.3% (0.0–6.3%) n=32,322 | 0.7% (0.0–4.6%) n=688 |
| Foreign-born population | 0.9% | 2.6% (0.0–18.6%) n=32,553 | 1.1% (0.0–9.9%) n=692 |
| Single-parent households | 68.6% | 53.6% (37.3–74.1%) n=32,087 | 55.7% (41.7–78.0%) n=684 |
| Population 65+ | 24.8% | 19.4% (10.8–33.6%) n=32,553 | 20.6% (11.9–35.1%) n=692 |
| Median age | 46.2 yr | 42.2 yr (33.0–56.3) n=32,292 | 41.9 yr (32.2–56.9) n=689 |
| Median household income | $75,288 | $72,070 ($46,039–$118,707) n=30,318 | $67,738 ($49,860–$97,877) n=659 |
| Median home value | $172,200 | $222,200 ($100,300–$579,820) n=30,049 | $135,800 ($68,740–$290,700) n=627 |
| Median gross rent | $1,167 | $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 | 80.4 yr ± 1.88 | 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 1.88 years of 80.4, and it’s very unlikely to be off by more than twice that.
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