ZIP code
68439
in Staplehurst, NebraskaPopulation 691
58.10/ 100
Ranked #6,314 of 32,066 US ZIPs (top 20%)
Ranked #104 of 566 Nebraska ZIPs (top 18%)
Ranked #32 of 46 Lincoln, NE 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.
Radon
4.3 pCi/L
in the top 1.1% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST79thUS99thDefinition & 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 ›Child-care access
2.1 per 1,000 residents
in the top 0.3% nationally
Higher is healthier
ST99thUS99thDefinition & source ›
The number of child day-care services inside this ZIP’s boundary, per 1,000 residents.
Counted from establishments located inside this ZIP’s boundary, so one just across the line is not counted. Where a ZIP has too few residents for the density to be reliable, no value is published rather than an unreliable one.
Full methodology ›Loneliness
26.5%
in the bottom 1.9% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST6thUS2ndDefinition & source ›
The estimated share of adults who report feeling lonely.
Full methodology ›Nitrate in drinking water
11.2%
in the top 3.0% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST94thUS97thDefinition & source ›
The modeled share of this area’s domestic-well groundwater at or above the federal nitrate limit of 10 milligrams 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 ›Short sleep
27.7%
in the bottom 2.5% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST7thUS2ndDefinition & source ›
The estimated share of adults who usually sleep less than seven hours in a 24-hour period.
Full methodology ›Binge drinking
20.5%
in the top 4.5% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST82ndUS96thDefinition & 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 ›Fiber broadband
99%
in the top 4.8% nationally
Higher is healthier
ST93rdUS95thDefinition & source ›
The share of homes where fiber-optic internet service is available.
Full methodology ›Lack of transportation
4.8%
in the bottom 5.9% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST8thUS6thDefinition & source ›
The estimated share of adults who lacked reliable transportation in the past 12 months.
Full methodology ›Housing insecurity
6.8%
in the bottom 6.0% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST10thUS6thDefinition & source ›
The estimated share of adults who experienced housing insecurity in the past 12 months.
Full methodology ›Distance to a community health center
24.3 mi
in the top 6.0% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST62ndUS94thDefinition & 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 ›The read
Staplehurst, Nebraska (ZIP 68439), by its overall standing, sits in the top 20% healthiest ZIPs nationally (6,314th) and the top 18% of Nebraska (104th).
The profile opens balanced, with readings on either hand: childcare rests in the top 0.3% nationally, modeled loneliness lies in the bottom 1.9% nationally, and modeled short sleep sits in the bottom 2.5% nationally. Fiber broadband settles in the top 4.8% nationally, modeled transportation registers in the bottom 5.9% nationally, and modeled housing insecurity stands in the bottom 6.0% nationally. By contrast, modeled radon lands in the top 1.1% nationally, and nitrate is in the top 3.0% nationally. Modeled binge drinking resides in the top 4.5% nationally, and distance to a community health center rests in the top 6.0% nationally.
Held up against its neighbors, childcare runs far higher than the surrounding ZIPs on this measure. Defined in plain terms, radon is a radioactive soil gas the EPA identifies as the top cause of lung cancer in nonsmokers. Nitrate is a groundwater compound from fertilizer, manure, and sewage, here a modeled estimate of the chance private-well levels exceed a benchmark. Distance to a community health center is a federally funded (HRSA) community health center serving everyone regardless of ability to pay. The nearest ZIP ranking healthier overall is ZIP 68314, about 1.5 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 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 81%
21%
Risk Behavior
healthier than 69%
11%
Mental Health
healthier than 95%
8%
Disability
healthier than 87%
7%
About typical
Social Need / SDOH
healthier than 53%
16%
Preventive Care
healthier than 41%
13%
Holding it back
Environmental Hazard
healthier than 21%
14%
Climate / Disaster Risk
healthier than 28%
5%
Healthcare Access
healthier than 6%
5%
Lifting this score
Chronic Disease Burden
healthier than 84%
21%
Risk Behavior
healthier than 80%
11%
Mental Health
healthier than 62%
8%
Disability
healthier than 86%
7%
About typical
Social Need / SDOH
healthier than 44%
16%
Holding it back
Environmental Hazard
healthier than 33%
14%
Preventive Care
healthier than 29%
13%
Climate / Disaster Risk
healthier than 20%
5%
Healthcare Access
healthier than 36%
5%
Lifting this score
Mental Health
healthier than 78%
8%
About typical
Chronic Disease Burden
healthier than 44%
21%
Disability
healthier than 51%
7%
Holding it back
Social Need / SDOH
healthier than 18%
16%
Environmental Hazard
healthier than 36%
14%
Preventive Care
healthier than 29%
13%
Risk Behavior
healthier than 36%
11%
Climate / Disaster Risk
healthier than 22%
5%
Healthcare Access
healthier than 7%
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
68367
Nebraskashares a border
Score 54.49
Closest healthier
68314
Nebraskaabout 1.5 mi away
Score 58.71
Similar health profile
68836
Nebraska98% similar profile
Score 57.77
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 | 26.1% | 22.9–29.3 |
| High blood pressure among adults | 33.3% | 29.5–37.2 |
| Cancer (non-skin) or melanoma among adults | 9.5% | 8.5–10.5 |
| Current asthma among adults | 8.9% | 7.9–10.2 |
| Coronary heart disease among adults | 6.2% | 5.4–7.1 |
| Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease among adults | 5.8% | 4.8–6.9 |
| Depression among adults | 17.7% | 15.0–20.8 |
| Diagnosed diabetes among adults | 9.5% | 8.0–11.1 |
| High cholesterol among adults who have ever been screened | 33.8% | 29.9–37.7 |
| Obesity among adults | 34.9% | 28.7–41.2 |
| Stroke among adults | 3.0% | 2.6–3.4 |
| All teeth lost among adults aged >=65 years | 7.9% | 6.2–9.9 |
PreventionCDC PLACES 2022 / 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Current lack of health insurance among adults aged 18-64 years | 6.6% | 5.0–8.4 |
| Taking medicine to control high blood pressure among adults with high blood pressure | 78.3% | 75.1–81.0 |
| Visits to doctor for routine checkup within the past year among adults | 75.3% | 71.5–78.7 |
| Cholesterol screening among adults | 86.1% | 83.9–88.0 |
| Colorectal cancer screening among adults aged 45–75 years | 61.5% | 56.3–66.3 |
| Visited dentist or dental clinic in the past year among adults | 69.4% | 65.8–72.6 |
| Mammography use among women aged 50-74 years | 72.8% | 64.1–80.2 |
Health Risk BehaviorsCDC PLACES 2022 / 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Binge drinking among adults | 20.5% | 17.2–23.9 |
| Current cigarette smoking among adults | 12.9% | 10.4–15.8 |
| No leisure-time physical activity among adults | 23.0% | 18.9–27.7 |
| Short sleep duration among adults | 27.7% | 22.3–33.5 |
Health StatusCDC PLACES 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Fair or poor self-rated health status among adults | 13.5% | 11.2–16.2 |
| Frequent mental distress among adults | 12.8% | 11.1–14.7 |
| Frequent physical distress among adults | 11.1% | 9.4–12.8 |
DisabilityCDC PLACES 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Cognitive disability among adults | 10.4% | 8.8–12.2 |
| Any disability among adults | 25.8% | 22.0–30.2 |
| Hearing disability among adults | 7.8% | 6.8–8.8 |
| Independent living disability among adults | 5.8% | 4.9–6.8 |
| Mobility disability among adults | 10.8% | 9.0–13.0 |
| Self-care disability among adults | 2.7% | 2.3–3.2 |
| Vision disability among adults | 3.4% | 2.9–3.9 |
Health-Related Social NeedsCDC PLACES 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Lack of social and emotional support among adults | 18.9% | 15.8–22.4 |
| Food insecurity in the past 12 months among adults | 8.2% | 6.3–10.5 |
| Received food stamps in the past 12 months among adults | 5.6% | 4.2–7.3 |
| Housing insecurity in the past 12 months among adults | 6.8% | 5.4–8.4 |
| Lack of reliable transportation in the past 12 months among adults | 4.8% | 4.0–5.8 |
| Loneliness among adults | 26.5% | 22.1–30.9 |
| Utility services shut-off threat in the past 12 months among adults | 4.7% | 3.8–5.8 |
Community & economyCensus ACS 5-Year · 2024 release · observed
| Measure | Value | US median (p10–p90) | NE median (p10–p90) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty rate | 13.5% | 10.6% (3.1–25.8%) n=32,364 | 8.0% (2.6–16.7%) n=578 |
| Uninsured 18–64 | 14.9% | 9.0% (1.5–24.3%) n=32,286 | 8.4% (1.6–20.4%) n=579 |
| No HS diploma (25+) | 7.4% | 7.9% (1.8–20.7%) n=32,505 | 5.2% (1.5–11.9%) n=578 |
| Bachelor's or higher (25+) | 27.5% | 23.3% (9.2–53.6%) n=32,505 | 24.4% (12.1–39.7%) n=578 |
| Unemployment rate (16+) | 1.7% | 3.9% (0.0–9.8%) n=32,274 | 1.4% (0.0–5.8%) n=579 |
| Households without a vehicle | 2.2% | 3.9% (0.0–12.5%) n=32,322 | 2.1% (0.0–7.6%) n=578 |
| Broadband subscription | 84.7% | 89.3% (75.1–97.1%) n=32,322 | 87.6% (75.9–96.3%) n=578 |
| Housing cost burden (≥30% income) | 17.2% | 23.7% (10.6–40.0%) n=32,322 | 18.5% (7.6–30.4%) n=578 |
| Homeownership rate | 92.7% | 78.7% (51.7–94.0%) n=32,322 | 80.5% (61.0–93.2%) n=578 |
| Crowded housing (>1 per room) | 0.7% | 1.3% (0.0–6.3%) n=32,322 | 0.7% (0.0–4.6%) n=578 |
| Foreign-born population | 0.6% | 2.6% (0.0–18.6%) n=32,553 | 1.1% (0.0–8.3%) n=579 |
| Single-parent households | 40.9% | 53.6% (37.3–74.1%) n=32,087 | 57.2% (42.6–77.1%) n=577 |
| Population 65+ | 8.2% | 19.4% (10.8–33.6%) n=32,553 | 21.2% (11.4–34.7%) n=579 |
| Median age | 35.4 yr | 42.2 yr (33.0–56.3) n=32,292 | 42.3 yr (33.0–56.3) n=577 |
| Median household income | $82,759 | $72,070 ($46,039–$118,707) n=30,318 | $73,386 ($53,469–$103,625) n=556 |
| Median home value | $180,900 | $222,200 ($100,300–$579,820) n=30,049 | $168,400 ($90,000–$306,740) n=533 |
| Median gross rent | $688 | $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 | 80.2 yr ± 1.36 | 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 1.36 years of 80.2, and it’s very unlikely to be off by more than twice that.
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