ZIP code
68423
in Pleasant Dale, NebraskaPopulation 688
57.63/ 100
Ranked #6,704 of 32,066 US ZIPs (top 21%)
Ranked #117 of 566 Nebraska ZIPs (top 21%)
Ranked #34 of 46 Lincoln, NE ZIPs (bottom 26%)
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
4.1 pCi/L
in the top 1.5% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST72ndUS99thDefinition & 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 ›Loneliness
27%
in the bottom 3.1% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST14thUS3rdDefinition & source ›
The estimated share of adults who report feeling lonely.
Full methodology ›Short sleep
28.4%
in the bottom 4.0% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST15thUS4thDefinition & source ›
The estimated share of adults who usually sleep less than seven hours in a 24-hour period.
Full methodology ›Binge drinking
20%
in the top 6.2% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST73rdUS94thDefinition & 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 ›PFAS in drinking water
10.8%
in the bottom 11.0% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST5thUS11thDefinition & source ›
The modeled probability that PFAS “forever chemicals” would be detected in untreated groundwater in this area, the source private wells draw on.
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 ›The read
On the composite measure, Pleasant Dale, Nebraska (ZIP 68423) stands in the top 21% healthiest ZIPs nationally (6,704th) and the top 21% of Nebraska (117th).
A balanced set of signals defines this area, not any single one: modeled loneliness resides in the bottom 3.1% nationally, and short sleep stands in the bottom 4.0% nationally. Households without a vehicle sits at the national minimum, shared with about 16% of ZIPs. Modeled housing insecurity resides in the bottom 10.4% nationally, pfas stands in the bottom 11.0% nationally, and transportation sits in the bottom 11.1% nationally. Modeled cognitive disability resides in the bottom 11.4% nationally, and food insecurity stands in the bottom 14.8% nationally. By contrast, modeled radon sits in the top 1.5% nationally, and binge drinking resides in the top 6.2% nationally.
For clarity, radon is a radioactive soil gas the EPA identifies as the top cause of lung cancer in nonsmokers. Pfas is the man-made "forever chemicals" that build up in the body and environment instead of breaking down; here a modeled estimate of the chance a private well contains them. ZIP 68339, just across the boundary, ranks better overall among the ZIPs nearby.
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 Lincoln, NE 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 75%
21%
Risk Behavior
healthier than 64%
11%
Mental Health
healthier than 92%
8%
Disability
healthier than 80%
7%
About typical
Social Need / SDOH
healthier than 53%
16%
Preventive Care
healthier than 46%
13%
Climate / Disaster Risk
healthier than 43%
5%
Holding it back
Environmental Hazard
healthier than 31%
14%
Healthcare Access
healthier than 27%
5%
Lifting this score
Chronic Disease Burden
healthier than 72%
21%
Environmental Hazard
healthier than 60%
14%
Risk Behavior
healthier than 71%
11%
Disability
healthier than 76%
7%
Climate / Disaster Risk
healthier than 63%
5%
Healthcare Access
healthier than 68%
5%
About typical
Social Need / SDOH
healthier than 43%
16%
Holding it back
Preventive Care
healthier than 36%
13%
Mental Health
healthier than 25%
8%
Lifting this score
Climate / Disaster Risk
healthier than 71%
5%
About typical
Environmental Hazard
healthier than 58%
14%
Mental Health
healthier than 47%
8%
Holding it back
Chronic Disease Burden
healthier than 16%
21%
Social Need / SDOH
healthier than 16%
16%
Preventive Care
healthier than 33%
13%
Risk Behavior
healthier than 27%
11%
Disability
healthier than 29%
7%
Healthcare Access
healthier than 31%
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
68333
Nebraskashares a border
Score 50.92
Closest healthier
68339
Nebraskashares a border
Score 62.38
Similar health profile
68034
Nebraska99% similar profile
Score 59.10
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 | 27.5% | 24.6–30.5 |
| High blood pressure among adults | 34.3% | 30.7–37.7 |
| Cancer (non-skin) or melanoma among adults | 9.6% | 8.7–10.5 |
| Current asthma among adults | 9.3% | 8.2–10.4 |
| Coronary heart disease among adults | 6.3% | 5.5–7.0 |
| Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease among adults | 6.5% | 5.6–7.5 |
| Depression among adults | 18.6% | 15.9–21.3 |
| Diagnosed diabetes among adults | 10.4% | 8.9–11.8 |
| High cholesterol among adults who have ever been screened | 34.7% | 31.0–38.3 |
| Obesity among adults | 36.2% | 30.4–41.9 |
| Stroke among adults | 3.2% | 2.8–3.5 |
| All teeth lost among adults aged >=65 years | 8.2% | 6.4–10.1 |
PreventionCDC PLACES 2022 / 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Current lack of health insurance among adults aged 18-64 years | 7.2% | 5.8–8.8 |
| Taking medicine to control high blood pressure among adults with high blood pressure | 78.9% | 76.0–81.5 |
| Visits to doctor for routine checkup within the past year among adults | 75.6% | 72.2–78.8 |
| Cholesterol screening among adults | 85.4% | 83.5–87.3 |
| Colorectal cancer screening among adults aged 45–75 years | 64.1% | 58.9–68.6 |
| Visited dentist or dental clinic in the past year among adults | 68.9% | 65.2–72.1 |
| Mammography use among women aged 50-74 years | 73.9% | 66.7–79.9 |
Health Risk BehaviorsCDC PLACES 2022 / 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Binge drinking among adults | 20.0% | 17.1–23.2 |
| Current cigarette smoking among adults | 13.7% | 11.5–15.8 |
| No leisure-time physical activity among adults | 24.3% | 20.3–28.1 |
| Short sleep duration among adults | 28.4% | 23.2–33.7 |
Health StatusCDC PLACES 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Fair or poor self-rated health status among adults | 14.9% | 12.6–17.0 |
| Frequent mental distress among adults | 13.5% | 11.9–15.1 |
| Frequent physical distress among adults | 11.9% | 10.4–13.4 |
DisabilityCDC PLACES 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Cognitive disability among adults | 11.2% | 9.8–12.7 |
| Any disability among adults | 27.4% | 23.6–31.0 |
| Hearing disability among adults | 7.7% | 6.7–8.6 |
| Independent living disability among adults | 6.5% | 5.6–7.4 |
| Mobility disability among adults | 12.0% | 10.1–13.8 |
| Self-care disability among adults | 3.1% | 2.7–3.5 |
| Vision disability among adults | 3.8% | 3.3–4.3 |
Health-Related Social NeedsCDC PLACES 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Lack of social and emotional support among adults | 19.1% | 16.3–22.3 |
| Food insecurity in the past 12 months among adults | 9.3% | 7.6–11.3 |
| Received food stamps in the past 12 months among adults | 6.6% | 5.2–8.1 |
| Housing insecurity in the past 12 months among adults | 7.4% | 6.1–8.9 |
| Lack of reliable transportation in the past 12 months among adults | 5.3% | 4.6–6.2 |
| Loneliness among adults | 27.0% | 23.0–31.4 |
| Utility services shut-off threat in the past 12 months among adults | 5.2% | 4.4–6.1 |
Community & economyCensus ACS 5-Year · 2024 release · observed
| Measure | Value | US median (p10–p90) | NE median (p10–p90) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty rate | 4.2% | 10.6% (3.1–25.8%) n=32,364 | 8.0% (2.6–16.7%) n=578 |
| Uninsured 18–64 | 4.2% | 9.0% (1.5–24.3%) n=32,286 | 8.4% (1.6–20.4%) n=579 |
| No HS diploma (25+) | 2.3% | 7.9% (1.8–20.7%) n=32,505 | 5.2% (1.5–11.9%) n=578 |
| Bachelor's or higher (25+) | 26.1% | 23.3% (9.2–53.6%) n=32,505 | 24.4% (12.1–39.7%) n=578 |
| Unemployment rate (16+) | 4.3% | 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 | 88.8% | 89.3% (75.1–97.1%) n=32,322 | 87.6% (75.9–96.3%) n=578 |
| Housing cost burden (≥30% income) | 28.1% | 23.7% (10.6–40.0%) n=32,322 | 18.5% (7.6–30.4%) n=578 |
| Homeownership rate | 82.5% | 78.7% (51.7–94.0%) n=32,322 | 80.5% (61.0–93.2%) n=578 |
| Crowded housing (>1 per room) | 3.1% | 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 | 68.5% | 53.6% (37.3–74.1%) n=32,087 | 57.2% (42.6–77.1%) n=577 |
| Population 65+ | 16.1% | 19.4% (10.8–33.6%) n=32,553 | 21.2% (11.4–34.7%) n=579 |
| Median age | 50.6 yr | 42.2 yr (33.0–56.3) n=32,292 | 42.3 yr (33.0–56.3) n=577 |
| Median household income | $101,250 | $72,070 ($46,039–$118,707) n=30,318 | $73,386 ($53,469–$103,625) n=556 |
| Median home value | $301,700 | $222,200 ($100,300–$579,820) n=30,049 | $168,400 ($90,000–$306,740) n=533 |
| Median gross rent | $906 | $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 | 78.9 yr ± 0.76 | 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 0.76 years of 78.9, and it’s very unlikely to be off by more than twice that.
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