ZIP code
68040
in Malmo, NebraskaPopulation 325
56.73/ 100
Ranked #7,524 of 32,066 US ZIPs (top 23%)
Ranked #145 of 566 Nebraska ZIPs (top 26%)
Ranked #65 of 113 Omaha, NE-IA 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
4.3 pCi/L
in the top 1.2% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST78thUS99thDefinition & 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 ›Fiber broadband
99.3%
in the top 4.0% nationally
Higher is healthier
ST95thUS96thDefinition & source ›
The share of homes where fiber-optic internet service is available.
Full methodology ›Homeownership rate
99.4%
in the top 5.1% nationally
Higher is healthier
ST97thUS95thDefinition & source ›
The share of occupied homes that are owned, rather than rented, by the people living in them.
Full methodology ›Loneliness
27.6%
in the bottom 5.4% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST30thUS5thDefinition & source ›
The estimated share of adults who report feeling lonely.
Full methodology ›Short sleep
29%
in the bottom 5.8% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST28thUS6thDefinition & source ›
The estimated share of adults who usually sleep less than seven hours in a 24-hour period.
Full methodology ›Transportation noise
0.04%
in the bottom 7.0% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST6thUS7thDefinition & 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 ›Binge drinking
19.7%
in the top 7.4% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST67thUS93rdDefinition & source ›
The estimated share of adults who report binge drinking — five or more drinks on one occasion for men, four or more for women.
Full methodology ›Mammography
78%
in the top 26% nationally
Higher is healthier
ST92ndUS74thDefinition & source ›
The estimated share of women aged 50–74 who had a mammogram within the past two years.
Full methodology ›The read
Malmo, Nebraska (ZIP 68040), by its overall standing, sits in the top 23% healthiest ZIPs nationally (7,524th) and the top 26% of Nebraska (145th).
The profile opens balanced, with readings on either hand: fiber broadband registers in the top 4.0% nationally, homeownership stands in the top 5.1% nationally, and modeled loneliness lands in the bottom 5.4% nationally. Modeled short sleep is in the bottom 5.8% nationally, and transportation noise resides in the bottom 7.0% nationally. Unemployment rests at the national minimum, shared with about 15% of ZIPs. Households without a vehicle lies at the national minimum, shared with about 16% of ZIPs. Modeled loud transportation noise sits at the national minimum, shared with about 22% of ZIPs. By contrast, modeled radon settles in the top 1.2% nationally, and binge drinking registers in the top 7.4% nationally.
Defined in plain terms, radon is a radioactive soil gas the EPA identifies as the top cause of lung cancer in nonsmokers. Transportation noise is the modeled share of an area exposed to average road, rail, and air noise at or above 55 decibels. 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. The nearest ZIP ranking healthier overall is ZIP 68015, 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 Omaha, NE-IA metro area.
Compared with the ZIP codes measured across all nine scoring domains — not with all US ZIP codes.
Lifting this score
Chronic Disease Burden
healthier than 64%
21%
Preventive Care
healthier than 65%
13%
Mental Health
healthier than 94%
8%
Disability
healthier than 74%
7%
About typical
Social Need / SDOH
healthier than 54%
16%
Risk Behavior
healthier than 59%
11%
Climate / Disaster Risk
healthier than 45%
5%
Holding it back
Environmental Hazard
healthier than 25%
14%
Healthcare Access
healthier than 15%
5%
Lifting this score
Preventive Care
healthier than 77%
13%
Disability
healthier than 63%
7%
Climate / Disaster Risk
healthier than 72%
5%
About typical
Chronic Disease Burden
healthier than 55%
21%
Social Need / SDOH
healthier than 45%
16%
Environmental Hazard
healthier than 44%
14%
Risk Behavior
healthier than 59%
11%
Mental Health
healthier than 52%
8%
Healthcare Access
healthier than 54%
5%
Nothing measured is holding this score back.
Lifting this score
Environmental Hazard
healthier than 65%
14%
Mental Health
healthier than 73%
8%
About typical
Preventive Care
healthier than 51%
13%
Risk Behavior
healthier than 51%
11%
Climate / Disaster Risk
healthier than 60%
5%
Holding it back
Chronic Disease Burden
healthier than 30%
21%
Social Need / SDOH
healthier than 27%
16%
Disability
healthier than 35%
7%
Healthcare Access
healthier than 25%
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
68015
Nebraskashares a border
Score 59.15
Closest healthier
68018
Nebraskashares a border
Score 58.51
Similar health profile
68717
Nebraska99% similar profile
Score 56.86
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 | 28.8% | 25.4–32.3 |
| High blood pressure among adults | 36.1% | 32.1–40.2 |
| Cancer (non-skin) or melanoma among adults | 9.6% | 8.7–10.6 |
| Current asthma among adults | 9.6% | 8.5–10.9 |
| Coronary heart disease among adults | 6.4% | 5.6–7.2 |
| Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease among adults | 6.9% | 5.8–8.0 |
| Depression among adults | 17.3% | 14.5–20.3 |
| Diagnosed diabetes among adults | 11.1% | 9.5–12.9 |
| High cholesterol among adults who have ever been screened | 35.5% | 31.4–39.8 |
| Obesity among adults | 40.7% | 34.1–47.3 |
| Stroke among adults | 3.4% | 3.0–3.8 |
| All teeth lost among adults aged >=65 years | 10.5% | 8.4–12.9 |
PreventionCDC PLACES 2022 / 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Current lack of health insurance among adults aged 18-64 years | 6.8% | 5.4–8.4 |
| Taking medicine to control high blood pressure among adults with high blood pressure | 79.9% | 76.8–82.8 |
| Visits to doctor for routine checkup within the past year among adults | 77.3% | 74.0–80.6 |
| Cholesterol screening among adults | 86.9% | 85.1–88.6 |
| Colorectal cancer screening among adults aged 45–75 years | 64.3% | 59.4–69.1 |
| Visited dentist or dental clinic in the past year among adults | 67.7% | 64.2–71.0 |
| Mammography use among women aged 50-74 years | 78.0% | 71.1–84.2 |
Health Risk BehaviorsCDC PLACES 2022 / 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Binge drinking among adults | 19.7% | 16.6–23.1 |
| Current cigarette smoking among adults | 14.2% | 11.7–17.1 |
| No leisure-time physical activity among adults | 25.5% | 21.0–30.2 |
| Short sleep duration among adults | 29.0% | 23.7–35.0 |
Health StatusCDC PLACES 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Fair or poor self-rated health status among adults | 15.4% | 12.9–18.3 |
| Frequent mental distress among adults | 13.5% | 11.7–15.4 |
| Frequent physical distress among adults | 12.4% | 10.7–14.3 |
DisabilityCDC PLACES 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Cognitive disability among adults | 11.4% | 9.7–13.2 |
| Any disability among adults | 26.9% | 22.9–31.2 |
| Hearing disability among adults | 7.7% | 6.7–8.7 |
| Independent living disability among adults | 7.1% | 6.1–8.3 |
| Mobility disability among adults | 13.0% | 10.9–15.3 |
| Self-care disability among adults | 3.4% | 2.9–4.0 |
| Vision disability among adults | 4.2% | 3.6–4.8 |
Health-Related Social NeedsCDC PLACES 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Lack of social and emotional support among adults | 19.4% | 16.4–23.1 |
| Food insecurity in the past 12 months among adults | 10.3% | 8.1–12.9 |
| Received food stamps in the past 12 months among adults | 7.4% | 5.7–9.4 |
| Housing insecurity in the past 12 months among adults | 8.0% | 6.5–9.9 |
| Lack of reliable transportation in the past 12 months among adults | 5.6% | 4.7–6.6 |
| Loneliness among adults | 27.6% | 23.2–32.6 |
| Utility services shut-off threat in the past 12 months among adults | 5.7% | 4.7–6.8 |
Community & economyCensus ACS 5-Year · 2024 release · observed
| Measure | Value | US median (p10–p90) | NE median (p10–p90) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty rate | 10.8% | 10.6% (3.1–25.8%) n=32,364 | 8.0% (2.6–16.7%) n=578 |
| Uninsured 18–64 | 0.4% | 9.0% (1.5–24.3%) n=32,286 | 8.4% (1.6–20.4%) n=579 |
| No HS diploma (25+) | 3.1% | 7.9% (1.8–20.7%) n=32,505 | 5.2% (1.5–11.9%) n=578 |
| Bachelor's or higher (25+) | 23.0% | 23.3% (9.2–53.6%) n=32,505 | 24.4% (12.1–39.7%) n=578 |
| Unemployment rate (16+) | 0.0% | 3.9% (0.0–9.8%) n=32,274 | 1.4% (0.0–5.8%) n=579 |
| Households without a vehicle | 0.0% | 3.9% (0.0–12.5%) n=32,322 | 2.1% (0.0–7.6%) n=578 |
| Broadband subscription | 94.2% | 89.3% (75.1–97.1%) n=32,322 | 87.6% (75.9–96.3%) n=578 |
| Housing cost burden (≥30% income) | 18.1% | 23.7% (10.6–40.0%) n=32,322 | 18.5% (7.6–30.4%) n=578 |
| Homeownership rate | 99.4% | 78.7% (51.7–94.0%) n=32,322 | 80.5% (61.0–93.2%) n=578 |
| Crowded housing (>1 per room) | 0.0% | 1.3% (0.0–6.3%) n=32,322 | 0.7% (0.0–4.6%) n=578 |
| Foreign-born population | 0.0% | 2.6% (0.0–18.6%) n=32,553 | 1.1% (0.0–8.3%) n=579 |
| Single-parent households | 79.0% | 53.6% (37.3–74.1%) n=32,087 | 57.2% (42.6–77.1%) n=577 |
| Population 65+ | 19.1% | 19.4% (10.8–33.6%) n=32,553 | 21.2% (11.4–34.7%) n=579 |
| Median age | 54.9 yr | 42.2 yr (33.0–56.3) n=32,292 | 42.3 yr (33.0–56.3) n=577 |
| Median household income | $68,938 | $72,070 ($46,039–$118,707) n=30,318 | $73,386 ($53,469–$103,625) n=556 |
| Median home value | $247,100 | $222,200 ($100,300–$579,820) n=30,049 | $168,400 ($90,000–$306,740) n=533 |
| Median gross rent | — | $1,021 ($677–$1,912) n=25,670 | $850 ($610–$1,250) n=442 |
Life expectancyNCHS / RWJF USALEEP · model-based
| Measure | Value | US median (p10–p90) | NE median (p10–p90) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy at birth | 84.2 yr ± 1.48 | 78.9 yr (74.7–82.8) n=31,308 | 80.1 yr (77.4–83.0) n=553 |
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 1.48 years of 84.2, and it’s very unlikely to be off by more than twice that.
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