ZIP code
68441
in Steinauer, NebraskaPopulation 133
47.21/ 100
Ranked #19,897 of 32,066 US ZIPs (bottom 38%)
Ranked #542 of 566 Nebraska ZIPs (bottom 4.3%)
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.
Hearing disability
12.9%
in the top 2.1% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST99thUS98thDefinition & source ›
The estimated share of adults who are deaf or have serious difficulty hearing.
Full methodology ›Radon
3.6 pCi/L
in the top 4.4% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST49thUS96thDefinition & 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 ›Distance to a community health center
39 mi
in the top 2.3% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST81stUS98thDefinition & 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 ›Coronary heart disease
11.1%
in the top 3.9% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST99thUS96thDefinition & source ›
The estimated share of adults who have been told by a health professional that they have coronary heart disease or angina.
Full methodology ›Loneliness
28.1%
in the bottom 7.9% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST46thUS8thDefinition & source ›
The estimated share of adults who report feeling lonely.
Full methodology ›Stroke
5.5%
in the top 7.8% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST99thUS92ndDefinition & source ›
The estimated share of adults who have been told by a health professional that they have had a stroke.
Full methodology ›Distance to a Superfund site
62.2 mi
in the top 8.2% nationally
Higher is healthier
ST86thUS92ndDefinition & source ›
The distance in miles from this ZIP’s edge to the nearest Superfund site — an abandoned or uncontrolled hazardous-waste site the EPA has listed for cleanup.
Full methodology ›High blood pressure
46.5%
in the top 8.7% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST99thUS91stDefinition & source ›
The estimated share of adults who have been told by a health professional that they have high blood pressure.
Full methodology ›Industrial-pollution burden
in the bottom 12.3% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST10thUS12thDefinition & 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 ›Mobility disability
20.8%
in the top 13.9% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST99thUS86thDefinition & source ›
The estimated share of adults with serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs.
Full methodology ›The read
In overall standing, Steinauer, Nebraska (ZIP 68441) comes out in the bottom 38% nationally (19,897th) and the bottom 4.3% of Nebraska (542nd).
The data is direct about where this area carries real strain: modeled hearing disability lands in the top 2.1% nationally, modeled radon is in the top 4.4% nationally, and distance to a community health center resides in the top 2.3% nationally. Modeled coronary heart disease rests in the top 3.9% nationally, stroke lies in the top 7.8% nationally, and high blood pressure sits in the top 8.7% nationally. More encouragingly, unemployment settles at the national minimum, shared with about 15% of ZIPs. Modeled loneliness registers in the bottom 7.9% nationally. Households without a vehicle stands at the national minimum, shared with about 16% of ZIPs. Distance to a Superfund site lands in the top 8.2% nationally.
In plain terms, radon is a radioactive soil gas the EPA identifies as the top cause of lung cancer in nonsmokers. Distance to a Superfund site is an abandoned or uncontrolled hazardous-waste site the EPA has identified for cleanup. Distance to a community health center is a federally funded (HRSA) community health center serving everyone regardless of ability to pay. The nearest healthier ZIP overall is ZIP 68323, 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.
Lifting this score
Mental Health
healthier than 98%
8%
About typical
Social Need / SDOH
healthier than 42%
16%
Environmental Hazard
healthier than 55%
14%
Preventive Care
healthier than 58%
13%
Risk Behavior
healthier than 58%
11%
Holding it back
Chronic Disease Burden
healthier than 11%
21%
Disability
healthier than 24%
7%
Climate / Disaster Risk
healthier than 35%
5%
Healthcare Access
in the bottom 1.0%
5%
Lifting this score
Environmental Hazard
healthier than 91%
14%
Preventive Care
healthier than 63%
13%
Mental Health
healthier than 94%
8%
About typical
Risk Behavior
healthier than 54%
11%
Holding it back
Chronic Disease Burden
in the bottom 0.3%
21%
Social Need / SDOH
healthier than 32%
16%
Disability
healthier than 3%
7%
Climate / Disaster Risk
healthier than 38%
5%
Healthcare Access
healthier than 5%
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
68323
Nebraskashares a border
Score 47.98
Closest healthier
68332
Nebraskashares a border
Score 56.54
Similar health profile
68375
Nebraska97% similar profile
Score 50.04
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 | 36.8% | 33.0–40.5 |
| High blood pressure among adults | 46.5% | 41.9–51.0 |
| Cancer (non-skin) or melanoma among adults | 13.7% | 12.4–15.2 |
| Current asthma among adults | 9.4% | 8.3–10.5 |
| Coronary heart disease among adults | 11.1% | 9.8–12.5 |
| Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease among adults | 11.0% | 9.3–12.9 |
| Depression among adults | 16.0% | 13.5–18.7 |
| Diagnosed diabetes among adults | 16.0% | 13.7–18.3 |
| High cholesterol among adults who have ever been screened | 40.9% | 36.4–45.3 |
| Obesity among adults | 37.6% | 30.5–45.1 |
| Stroke among adults | 5.5% | 4.8–6.3 |
| All teeth lost among adults aged >=65 years | 19.2% | 15.8–23.2 |
PreventionCDC PLACES 2022 / 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Current lack of health insurance among adults aged 18-64 years | 9.5% | 7.3–12.3 |
| Taking medicine to control high blood pressure among adults with high blood pressure | 85.7% | 83.4–87.7 |
| Visits to doctor for routine checkup within the past year among adults | 80.5% | 77.5–83.4 |
| Cholesterol screening among adults | 87.8% | 86.1–89.5 |
| Colorectal cancer screening among adults aged 45–75 years | 63.9% | 58.6–69.2 |
| Visited dentist or dental clinic in the past year among adults | 61.5% | 57.7–65.3 |
| Mammography use among women aged 50-74 years | 71.7% | 63.1–79.6 |
Health Risk BehaviorsCDC PLACES 2022 / 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Binge drinking among adults | 14.6% | 12.1–17.4 |
| Current cigarette smoking among adults | 15.5% | 12.6–18.6 |
| No leisure-time physical activity among adults | 34.4% | 28.6–39.8 |
| Short sleep duration among adults | 30.4% | 24.2–37.1 |
Health StatusCDC PLACES 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Fair or poor self-rated health status among adults | 21.8% | 18.2–25.4 |
| Frequent mental distress among adults | 12.5% | 10.8–14.2 |
| Frequent physical distress among adults | 15.7% | 13.5–17.9 |
DisabilityCDC PLACES 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Cognitive disability among adults | 12.2% | 10.4–14.0 |
| Any disability among adults | 36.9% | 31.8–41.8 |
| Hearing disability among adults | 12.9% | 11.4–14.4 |
| Independent living disability among adults | 9.1% | 7.8–10.6 |
| Mobility disability among adults | 20.8% | 17.7–24.0 |
| Self-care disability among adults | 4.8% | 4.1–5.6 |
| Vision disability among adults | 6.1% | 5.3–7.1 |
Health-Related Social NeedsCDC PLACES 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Lack of social and emotional support among adults | 19.5% | 16.2–23.0 |
| Food insecurity in the past 12 months among adults | 12.2% | 9.5–15.4 |
| Received food stamps in the past 12 months among adults | 9.7% | 7.4–12.6 |
| Housing insecurity in the past 12 months among adults | 7.7% | 6.2–9.5 |
| Lack of reliable transportation in the past 12 months among adults | 6.2% | 5.1–7.4 |
| Loneliness among adults | 28.1% | 23.6–32.9 |
| 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 | 15.3% | 10.6% (3.1–25.8%) n=32,364 | 8.0% (2.6–16.7%) n=578 |
| Uninsured 18–64 | 12.1% | 9.0% (1.5–24.3%) n=32,286 | 8.4% (1.6–20.4%) n=579 |
| No HS diploma (25+) | 6.4% | 7.9% (1.8–20.7%) n=32,505 | 5.2% (1.5–11.9%) n=578 |
| Bachelor's or higher (25+) | 26.4% | 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 | 93.2% | 89.3% (75.1–97.1%) n=32,322 | 87.6% (75.9–96.3%) n=578 |
| Housing cost burden (≥30% income) | 24.7% | 23.7% (10.6–40.0%) n=32,322 | 18.5% (7.6–30.4%) n=578 |
| Homeownership rate | 87.7% | 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 | 90.7% | 53.6% (37.3–74.1%) n=32,087 | 57.2% (42.6–77.1%) n=577 |
| Population 65+ | 34.6% | 19.4% (10.8–33.6%) n=32,553 | 21.2% (11.4–34.7%) n=579 |
| Median age | 58.6 yr | 42.2 yr (33.0–56.3) n=32,292 | 42.3 yr (33.0–56.3) n=577 |
| Median household income | $50,583 | $72,070 ($46,039–$118,707) n=30,318 | $73,386 ($53,469–$103,625) n=556 |
| Median home value | $90,000 | $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 | 80.1 yr ± 1.19 | 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 1.19 years of 80.1, and it’s very unlikely to be off by more than twice that.
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