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67516

in Bazine, KansasPopulation 510

ZipVitals Score
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47.68/ 100

Ranked #19,348 of 32,066 US ZIPs (bottom 40%)

Ranked #451 of 682 Kansas ZIPs (bottom 34%)

Ranks are modeled estimates — ZIPs a few hundred places apart are effectively tied.

Broad coverage across health domains

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

3.7 pCi/L

in the top 3.3% nationally

Lower is healthier

ST91st
US97th
Definition & 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 ›

Industrial-pollution burden

in the bottom 2.7% nationally

Lower is healthier

ST2nd
US3rd
Definition & source ›

The EPA’s modeled screening score for industrial chemical releases, weighting the amounts released by their toxicity and how many people live nearby — a relative comparison score, not a measured exposure.

Full methodology ›

Housing-cost burden

2.0%

in the bottom 4.0% nationally

Lower is healthier

ST4th
US4th
Definition & source ›

The share of households spending 30% or more of their income on housing.

Full methodology ›

Fiber broadband

99.1%

in the top 4.6% nationally

Higher is healthier

ST87th
US95th
Definition & source ›

The share of homes where fiber-optic internet service is available.

Full methodology ›

Distance to a community health center

27.1 mi

in the top 5.0% nationally

Lower is healthier

ST84th
US95th
Definition & source ›

The distance in miles from this ZIP’s edge to the nearest federally funded community health center, which serves patients regardless of ability to pay.

Full methodology ›

Energy-cost burden

5.4%

in the top 5.6% nationally

Lower is healthier

ST97th
US94th
Definition & 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 ›

Transportation noise

0.05%

in the bottom 7.2% nationally

Lower is healthier

ST16th
US7th
Definition & 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 ›

Dry extreme heat

50 days/year

in the top 9.4% nationally

Lower is healthier

ST81st
US91st
Definition & source ›

The average number of days per year with a modeled daily high of at least 95 °F.

Full methodology ›

Tree cover

0.00%

in the bottom 10.0% nationally

Higher is healthier

ST7th
US10th
Definition & source ›

The share of this ZIP’s land area covered by forest.

Full methodology ›

Slow internet speeds

0.92%

in the top 12.1% nationally

Lower is healthier

ST90th
US88th
Definition & source ›

The share of homes whose fastest available download speed is under 10 Mbps.

Full methodology ›

The read

Bazine, Kansas (ZIP 67516), in overall standing, comes out in the bottom 40% nationally (19,348th) and the bottom 34% of Kansas (451st), based on limited data; treat as directional.

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A balanced showing across the data, with a few readings each side: modeled industrial-pollution burden settles in the bottom 2.7% nationally, housing-cost burden lands in the bottom 4.0% nationally, and fiber broadband rests in the top 4.6% nationally. Modeled transportation noise settles in the bottom 7.2% nationally. Households without a vehicle lands at the national minimum, shared with about 16% of ZIPs. On the other hand, modeled radon rests in the top 3.3% nationally, and distance to a community health center settles in the top 5.0% nationally. Modeled energy burden lands in the top 5.6% nationally, and extreme heat rests in the top 9.4% nationally. Modeled tree cover settles in the bottom 10.0% nationally.

Defined simply, for reference, radon is a radioactive soil gas the EPA identifies as the top cause of lung cancer in nonsmokers. Industrial-pollution burden is the EPA's modeled screening score weighting industrial chemical releases by their toxicity and how many people live nearby. Distance to a community health center is a federally funded (HRSA) community health center serving everyone regardless of ability to pay. The closest healthier ZIP overall is ZIP 67513, 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.

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Lifting this score

Mental Health

healthier than 79%

8%

About typical

Chronic Disease Burden

healthier than 47%

21%

Risk Behavior

healthier than 53%

11%

Disability

healthier than 42%

7%

Holding it back

Social Need / SDOH

healthier than 19%

16%

Environmental Hazard

healthier than 27%

14%

Preventive Care

healthier than 38%

13%

Climate / Disaster RiskPartial

healthier than 17%

5%

Healthcare Access

healthier than 4%

5%

Lifting this score

Mental Health

healthier than 78%

8%

About typical

Chronic Disease Burden

healthier than 50%

21%

Risk Behavior

healthier than 47%

11%

Holding it back

Social Need / SDOH

healthier than 11%

16%

Environmental Hazard

healthier than 28%

14%

Preventive Care

healthier than 36%

13%

Disability

healthier than 35%

7%

Climate / Disaster RiskPartial

healthier than 15%

5%

Healthcare Access

healthier than 11%

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.

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
MeasureCrude prevalence95% CI
Arthritis among adults30.4%26.9–33.8
High blood pressure among adults38.1%33.8–42.3
Cancer (non-skin) or melanoma among adults9.9%8.9–10.9
Current asthma among adults9.9%8.7–11.1
Coronary heart disease among adults8.4%7.4–9.4
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease among adults8.1%6.9–9.5
Depression among adults19.9%16.8–23.3
Diagnosed diabetes among adults13.4%11.5–15.3
High cholesterol among adults who have ever been screened39.6%35.2–44.1
Obesity among adults35.6%28.0–43.7
Stroke among adults4.0%3.6–4.5
All teeth lost among adults aged >=65 years10.6%8.5–12.9
PreventionCDC PLACES 2022 / 2023 · BRFSS
MeasureCrude prevalence95% CI
Current lack of health insurance among adults aged 18-64 years11.2%9.0–13.7
Taking medicine to control high blood pressure among adults with high blood pressure81.5%78.9–83.7
Visits to doctor for routine checkup within the past year among adults77.9%74.4–81.3
Cholesterol screening among adults85.6%83.5–87.5
Colorectal cancer screening among adults aged 45–75 years62.5%57.4–67.0
Visited dentist or dental clinic in the past year among adults63.2%59.4–66.7
Mammography use among women aged 50-74 years72.6%63.8–79.6
Health Risk BehaviorsCDC PLACES 2022 / 2023 · BRFSS
MeasureCrude prevalence95% CI
Binge drinking among adults14.5%12.0–17.4
Current cigarette smoking among adults14.8%12.2–17.8
No leisure-time physical activity among adults30.1%24.9–35.3
Short sleep duration among adults35.3%28.7–42.0
Health StatusCDC PLACES 2023 · BRFSS
MeasureCrude prevalence95% CI
Fair or poor self-rated health status among adults20.3%17.1–23.4
Frequent mental distress among adults15.5%13.6–17.5
Frequent physical distress among adults13.9%12.0–15.8
DisabilityCDC PLACES 2023 · BRFSS
MeasureCrude prevalence95% CI
Cognitive disability among adults14.7%12.6–16.7
Any disability among adults33.5%28.7–38.1
Hearing disability among adults9.8%8.6–11.0
Independent living disability among adults8.4%7.2–9.5
Mobility disability among adults16.3%14.0–18.8
Self-care disability among adults4.0%3.5–4.6
Vision disability among adults5.3%4.7–6.0
Health-Related Social NeedsCDC PLACES 2023 · BRFSS
MeasureCrude prevalence95% CI
Lack of social and emotional support among adults20.8%17.3–24.5
Food insecurity in the past 12 months among adults13.1%10.6–15.8
Received food stamps in the past 12 months among adults7.4%5.8–9.1
Housing insecurity in the past 12 months among adults10.8%8.9–12.8
Lack of reliable transportation in the past 12 months among adults7.1%6.0–8.2
Loneliness among adults29.2%24.3–34.3
Utility services shut-off threat in the past 12 months among adults7.8%6.6–9.1
Community & economyCensus ACS 5-Year · 2024 release · observed
MeasureValueUS median (p10–p90)KS median (p10–p90)
Poverty rate16.1%10.6% (3.1–25.8%) n=32,3648.8% (2.7–20.7%) n=688
Uninsured 18–6411.5%9.0% (1.5–24.3%) n=32,28610.6% (2.3–24.2%) n=686
No HS diploma (25+)10.7%7.9% (1.8–20.7%) n=32,5055.7% (1.1–14.8%) n=689
Bachelor's or higher (25+)16.6%23.3% (9.2–53.6%) n=32,50524.0% (11.3–43.6%) n=689
Unemployment rate (16+)1.0%3.9% (0.0–9.8%) n=32,2742.2% (0.0–7.1%) n=689
Households without a vehicle0.0%3.9% (0.0–12.5%) n=32,3222.8% (0.0–8.3%) n=688
Broadband subscription82.0%89.3% (75.1–97.1%) n=32,32288.4% (75.3–96.9%) n=688
Housing cost burden (≥30% income)2.0%23.7% (10.6–40.0%) n=32,32219.5% (7.8–31.9%) n=688
Homeownership rate77.5%78.7% (51.7–94.0%) n=32,32279.7% (59.7–94.6%) n=688
Crowded housing (>1 per room)1.0%1.3% (0.0–6.3%) n=32,3220.7% (0.0–4.6%) n=688
Foreign-born population9.0%2.6% (0.0–18.6%) n=32,5531.1% (0.0–9.9%) n=692
Single-parent households78.0%53.6% (37.3–74.1%) n=32,08755.7% (41.7–78.0%) n=684
Population 65+28.2%19.4% (10.8–33.6%) n=32,55320.6% (11.9–35.1%) n=692
Median age36.2 yr42.2 yr (33.0–56.3) n=32,29241.9 yr (32.2–56.9) n=689
Median household income$64,018$72,070 ($46,039–$118,707) n=30,318$67,738 ($49,860–$97,877) n=659
Median home value$82,500$222,200 ($100,300–$579,820) n=30,049$135,800 ($68,740–$290,700) n=627
Median gross rent$529$1,021 ($677–$1,912) n=25,670$820 ($592–$1,257) n=519
Life expectancyNCHS / RWJF USALEEP · model-based
MeasureValueUS median (p10–p90)KS median (p10–p90)
Life expectancy at birth78.5 yr ± 0.6878.9 yr (74.7–82.8) n=31,30878.9 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 0.68 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