ZIP code
68741
in Hubbard, NebraskaPopulation 585
50.20/ 100
Ranked #15,952 of 32,066 US ZIPs (top 50%)
Ranked #469 of 566 Nebraska ZIPs (bottom 17%)
Ranked #19 of 30 Sioux City, IA-NE-SD ZIPs (bottom 37%)
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
4.7 pCi/L
in the top 0.5% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST91stUS99thDefinition & 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 ›Obesity
44.7%
in the top 4.9% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST97thUS95thDefinition & source ›
The estimated share of adults with obesity, defined as a body-mass index of 30 or higher.
Full methodology ›PFAS in drinking water
11.5%
in the bottom 12.8% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST7thUS13thDefinition & 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 ›Mammography
70.7%
in the bottom 17% nationally
Higher is healthier
ST6thUS17thDefinition & source ›
The estimated share of women aged 50–74 who had a mammogram within the past two years.
Full methodology ›Households without a vehicle
7.7%
in the top 23% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST91stUS77thDefinition & source ›
The share of households with no vehicle available.
Full methodology ›The read
Hubbard, Nebraska (ZIP 68741), by its composite score, sits in the top 50% healthiest ZIPs nationally (15,952nd) and the bottom 17% of Nebraska (469th).
The measures fall on both sides for this area, fairly evenly: housing-cost burden settles in the bottom 11.0% nationally, and modeled pfas sits in the bottom 12.8% nationally. Modeled short sleep lies in the bottom 19% nationally. Pulling the other way, modeled radon rests in the top 0.5% nationally, modeled obesity resides in the top 4.9% nationally, and home broadband subscription is in the bottom 12.6% nationally. Modeled fine-particle lands in the top 12.9% nationally. Recreation stands at the national minimum, shared with about 35% of ZIPs. Modeled extreme heat registers in the top 19% nationally. Physicians settles at the national minimum, shared with about 38% of ZIPs.
For anyone unfamiliar, 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. Fine-particle is fine airborne particles about one-thirtieth the width of a hair, counted on modeled days above the EPA standard. For a healthier comparison close by, see ZIP 68731, 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 Sioux City, IA-NE-SD metro area.
Compared with the ZIP codes measured across all nine scoring domains — not with all US ZIP codes.
Lifting this score
Mental Health
healthier than 88%
8%
About typical
Chronic Disease Burden
healthier than 44%
21%
Social Need / SDOH
healthier than 54%
16%
Disability
healthier than 46%
7%
Climate / Disaster Risk
healthier than 44%
5%
Holding it back
Environmental Hazard
healthier than 19%
14%
Preventive Care
healthier than 34%
13%
Risk Behavior
healthier than 31%
11%
Healthcare Access
healthier than 36%
5%
Lifting this score
Climate / Disaster Risk
healthier than 68%
5%
Healthcare Access
healthier than 75%
5%
About typical
Social Need / SDOH
healthier than 44%
16%
Holding it back
Chronic Disease Burden
healthier than 24%
21%
Environmental Hazard
healthier than 30%
14%
Preventive Care
healthier than 18%
13%
Risk Behavior
healthier than 9%
11%
Mental Health
healthier than 10%
8%
Disability
healthier than 18%
7%
Lifting this score
Environmental Hazard
healthier than 86%
14%
Mental Health
healthier than 83%
8%
Climate / Disaster Risk
healthier than 62%
5%
About typical
Social Need / SDOH
healthier than 52%
16%
Healthcare Access
healthier than 45%
5%
Holding it back
Chronic Disease Burden
healthier than 21%
21%
Preventive Care
healthier than 28%
13%
Risk Behavior
healthier than 31%
11%
Disability
healthier than 24%
7%
“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
68030
Nebraskashares a border
Score 48.80
Closest healthier
68731
Nebraskashares a border
Score 50.41
Similar health profile
68763
Nebraska96% similar profile
Score 52.88
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 | 27.9% | 25.0–30.7 |
| High blood pressure among adults | 36.7% | 33.2–40.0 |
| Cancer (non-skin) or melanoma among adults | 9.2% | 8.2–10.1 |
| Current asthma among adults | 9.6% | 8.5–10.7 |
| Coronary heart disease among adults | 8.1% | 7.1–9.1 |
| Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease among adults | 8.7% | 7.3–10.2 |
| Depression among adults | 18.5% | 15.9–21.1 |
| Diagnosed diabetes among adults | 13.5% | 11.7–15.3 |
| High cholesterol among adults who have ever been screened | 37.5% | 34.1–41.0 |
| Obesity among adults | 44.7% | 39.5–49.6 |
| Stroke among adults | 4.0% | 3.6–4.5 |
| All teeth lost among adults aged >=65 years | 14.8% | 12.2–17.9 |
PreventionCDC PLACES 2022 / 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Current lack of health insurance among adults aged 18-64 years | 9.1% | 7.5–11.3 |
| Taking medicine to control high blood pressure among adults with high blood pressure | 80.5% | 77.7–83.0 |
| Visits to doctor for routine checkup within the past year among adults | 77.4% | 74.2–80.2 |
| Cholesterol screening among adults | 84.1% | 82.0–86.0 |
| Colorectal cancer screening among adults aged 45–75 years | 64.0% | 59.3–68.4 |
| Visited dentist or dental clinic in the past year among adults | 62.7% | 59.3–66.1 |
| Mammography use among women aged 50-74 years | 70.7% | 63.5–77.5 |
Health Risk BehaviorsCDC PLACES 2022 / 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Binge drinking among adults | 18.2% | 15.5–20.9 |
| Current cigarette smoking among adults | 17.7% | 14.7–20.7 |
| No leisure-time physical activity among adults | 30.5% | 26.1–34.6 |
| Short sleep duration among adults | 31.8% | 27.3–36.5 |
Health StatusCDC PLACES 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Fair or poor self-rated health status among adults | 19.3% | 16.3–22.4 |
| Frequent mental distress among adults | 14.8% | 13.0–16.6 |
| Frequent physical distress among adults | 13.9% | 12.1–15.8 |
DisabilityCDC PLACES 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Cognitive disability among adults | 13.3% | 11.4–15.1 |
| Any disability among adults | 32.5% | 28.4–36.5 |
| Hearing disability among adults | 9.5% | 8.4–10.6 |
| Independent living disability among adults | 8.1% | 7.0–9.4 |
| Mobility disability among adults | 15.7% | 13.3–18.2 |
| Self-care disability among adults | 4.3% | 3.7–5.1 |
| Vision disability among adults | 5.3% | 4.6–6.1 |
Health-Related Social NeedsCDC PLACES 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Lack of social and emotional support among adults | 22.8% | 19.3–26.6 |
| Food insecurity in the past 12 months among adults | 13.7% | 11.2–16.6 |
| Received food stamps in the past 12 months among adults | 10.6% | 8.4–12.9 |
| Housing insecurity in the past 12 months among adults | 9.8% | 8.1–11.7 |
| Lack of reliable transportation in the past 12 months among adults | 7.1% | 6.0–8.3 |
| Loneliness among adults | 30.0% | 25.7–34.7 |
| Utility services shut-off threat in the past 12 months among adults | 7.1% | 5.9–8.4 |
Community & economyCensus ACS 5-Year · 2024 release · observed
| Measure | Value | US median (p10–p90) | NE median (p10–p90) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty rate | 10.4% | 10.6% (3.1–25.8%) n=32,364 | 8.0% (2.6–16.7%) n=578 |
| Uninsured 18–64 | 3.8% | 9.0% (1.5–24.3%) n=32,286 | 8.4% (1.6–20.4%) n=579 |
| No HS diploma (25+) | 3.8% | 7.9% (1.8–20.7%) n=32,505 | 5.2% (1.5–11.9%) n=578 |
| Bachelor's or higher (25+) | 20.5% | 23.3% (9.2–53.6%) n=32,505 | 24.4% (12.1–39.7%) n=578 |
| Unemployment rate (16+) | 3.8% | 3.9% (0.0–9.8%) n=32,274 | 1.4% (0.0–5.8%) n=579 |
| Households without a vehicle | 7.7% | 3.9% (0.0–12.5%) n=32,322 | 2.1% (0.0–7.6%) n=578 |
| Broadband subscription | 77.3% | 89.3% (75.1–97.1%) n=32,322 | 87.6% (75.9–96.3%) n=578 |
| Housing cost burden (≥30% income) | 11.2% | 23.7% (10.6–40.0%) n=32,322 | 18.5% (7.6–30.4%) n=578 |
| Homeownership rate | 78.5% | 78.7% (51.7–94.0%) n=32,322 | 80.5% (61.0–93.2%) n=578 |
| Crowded housing (>1 per room) | 1.7% | 1.3% (0.0–6.3%) n=32,322 | 0.7% (0.0–4.6%) n=578 |
| Foreign-born population | 0.9% | 2.6% (0.0–18.6%) n=32,553 | 1.1% (0.0–8.3%) n=579 |
| Single-parent households | 67.1% | 53.6% (37.3–74.1%) n=32,087 | 57.2% (42.6–77.1%) n=577 |
| Population 65+ | 16.9% | 19.4% (10.8–33.6%) n=32,553 | 21.2% (11.4–34.7%) n=579 |
| Median age | 41.7 yr | 42.2 yr (33.0–56.3) n=32,292 | 42.3 yr (33.0–56.3) n=577 |
| Median household income | $79,583 | $72,070 ($46,039–$118,707) n=30,318 | $73,386 ($53,469–$103,625) n=556 |
| Median home value | $214,200 | $222,200 ($100,300–$579,820) n=30,049 | $168,400 ($90,000–$306,740) n=533 |
| Median gross rent | $788 | $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 ± 1.26 | 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 1.26 years of 80.1, and it’s very unlikely to be off by more than twice that.
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