ZIP code
68746
in Lynch, NebraskaPopulation 201
51.87/ 100
Ranked #13,628 of 32,066 US ZIPs (top 42%)
Ranked #404 of 566 Nebraska ZIPs (bottom 29%)
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 pCi/L
in the top 2.0% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST66thUS98thDefinition & 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 ›Short sleep
28.1%
in the bottom 3.3% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST11thUS3rdDefinition & source ›
The estimated share of adults who usually sleep less than seven hours in a 24-hour period.
Full methodology ›Hearing disability
11.8%
in the top 5.2% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST97thUS95thDefinition & source ›
The estimated share of adults who are deaf or have serious difficulty hearing.
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 ›Fiber broadband
98.6%
in the top 5.5% nationally
Higher is healthier
ST92ndUS95thDefinition & source ›
The share of homes where fiber-optic internet service is available.
Full methodology ›Walkability
1.9 intersections/sq mi
in the bottom 6.7% nationally
Higher is healthier
ST12thUS7thDefinition & source ›
The number of street intersections per square mile — a standard street-connectivity measure; denser networks correlate with more walkable neighborhoods.
Full methodology ›Housing insecurity
7.0%
in the bottom 7.4% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST15thUS7thDefinition & source ›
The estimated share of adults who experienced housing insecurity in the past 12 months.
Full methodology ›Distance to a Superfund site
61.9 mi
in the top 8.3% nationally
Higher is healthier
ST85thUS92ndDefinition & 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 ›Fine-particle (PM2.5) exceedance
1.1%
in the top 8.6% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST99thUS91stDefinition & source ›
The share of days in the year when modeled fine-particle (PM2.5) pollution was above the EPA’s daily limit of 35 micrograms per cubic meter.
Full methodology ›Distance to a nursing home
10.8 mi
in the top 9.6% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST88thUS90thDefinition & source ›
The distance in miles from this ZIP’s edge to the nearest Medicare- or Medicaid-certified nursing home.
Full methodology ›The read
In overall standing, Lynch, Nebraska (ZIP 68746) comes out in the top 42% healthiest ZIPs nationally (13,628th) and the bottom 29% of Nebraska (404th), based on limited data; treat as directional.
Both sides of the picture show up plainly in this area's numbers: modeled short sleep registers in the bottom 3.3% nationally, modeled loneliness stands in the bottom 5.4% nationally, and fiber broadband lands in the top 5.5% nationally. Modeled housing insecurity is in the bottom 7.4% nationally, and distance to a Superfund site resides in the top 8.3% nationally. By contrast, modeled radon rests in the top 2.0% nationally, and hearing disability lies in the top 5.2% nationally. Walkability sits in the bottom 6.7% nationally, and modeled fine-particle settles in the top 8.6% nationally. Distance to a nursing home registers in the top 9.6% 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. Fine-particle is fine airborne particles about one-thirtieth the width of a hair, counted on modeled days above the EPA standard. The nearest healthier ZIP overall is ZIP 68763, 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
Preventive Care
healthier than 71%
13%
Risk Behavior
healthier than 68%
11%
Mental Health
healthier than 98%
8%
About typical
Social Need / SDOH
healthier than 46%
16%
Climate / Disaster RiskPartial
healthier than 42%
5%
Holding it back
Chronic Disease Burden
healthier than 23%
21%
Environmental Hazard
healthier than 28%
14%
Disability
healthier than 39%
7%
Healthcare Access
healthier than 10%
5%
Lifting this score
Preventive Care
healthier than 85%
13%
Risk Behavior
healthier than 78%
11%
Mental Health
healthier than 95%
8%
About typical
Environmental Hazard
healthier than 54%
14%
Climate / Disaster RiskPartial
healthier than 60%
5%
Healthcare Access
healthier than 46%
5%
Holding it back
Chronic Disease Burden
healthier than 4%
21%
Social Need / SDOH
healthier than 36%
16%
Disability
healthier than 8%
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
57380
South Dakotashares a border
Score 38.66
Closest healthier
68763
Nebraskashares a border
Score 52.88
Similar health profile
69036
Nebraska99% similar profile
Score 52.15
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 | 34.0% | 30.8–37.3 |
| High blood pressure among adults | 43.2% | 39.4–47.0 |
| Cancer (non-skin) or melanoma among adults | 12.7% | 11.7–13.9 |
| Current asthma among adults | 9.0% | 8.1–10.1 |
| Coronary heart disease among adults | 10.1% | 9.0–11.2 |
| Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease among adults | 9.5% | 8.2–10.9 |
| Depression among adults | 15.8% | 13.7–18.3 |
| Diagnosed diabetes among adults | 14.9% | 13.1–16.8 |
| High cholesterol among adults who have ever been screened | 39.4% | 35.5–43.3 |
| Obesity among adults | 37.5% | 31.0–44.4 |
| Stroke among adults | 4.9% | 4.4–5.4 |
| All teeth lost among adults aged >=65 years | 15.9% | 13.2–19.0 |
PreventionCDC PLACES 2022 / 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Current lack of health insurance among adults aged 18-64 years | 8.1% | 6.6–9.7 |
| Taking medicine to control high blood pressure among adults with high blood pressure | 85.2% | 83.1–87.0 |
| Visits to doctor for routine checkup within the past year among adults | 79.9% | 77.2–82.5 |
| Cholesterol screening among adults | 86.8% | 85.2–88.2 |
| Colorectal cancer screening among adults aged 45–75 years | 67.3% | 62.6–71.8 |
| Visited dentist or dental clinic in the past year among adults | 62.9% | 59.7–66.0 |
| Mammography use among women aged 50-74 years | 75.0% | 68.3–80.8 |
Health Risk BehaviorsCDC PLACES 2022 / 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Binge drinking among adults | 16.7% | 14.4–19.3 |
| Current cigarette smoking among adults | 14.2% | 12.0–16.7 |
| No leisure-time physical activity among adults | 30.1% | 25.5–34.7 |
| Short sleep duration among adults | 28.1% | 23.3–33.2 |
Health StatusCDC PLACES 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Fair or poor self-rated health status among adults | 19.0% | 16.3–21.7 |
| Frequent mental distress among adults | 12.6% | 11.2–14.1 |
| Frequent physical distress among adults | 14.2% | 12.5–15.9 |
DisabilityCDC PLACES 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Cognitive disability among adults | 11.7% | 10.3–13.3 |
| Any disability among adults | 34.3% | 30.3–38.4 |
| Hearing disability among adults | 11.8% | 10.6–13.0 |
| Independent living disability among adults | 8.2% | 7.2–9.3 |
| Mobility disability among adults | 17.7% | 15.5–20.0 |
| Self-care disability among adults | 4.2% | 3.7–4.7 |
| Vision disability among adults | 5.4% | 4.7–6.1 |
Health-Related Social NeedsCDC PLACES 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Lack of social and emotional support among adults | 19.1% | 16.4–22.0 |
| Food insecurity in the past 12 months among adults | 10.7% | 8.9–12.5 |
| Received food stamps in the past 12 months among adults | 8.1% | 6.6–9.6 |
| Housing insecurity in the past 12 months among adults | 7.0% | 6.0–8.2 |
| Lack of reliable transportation in the past 12 months among adults | 5.8% | 5.1–6.6 |
| Loneliness among adults | 27.6% | 23.9–32.0 |
| Utility services shut-off threat in the past 12 months among adults | 5.2% | 4.4–5.9 |
Community & economyCensus ACS 5-Year · 2024 release · observed
| Measure | Value | US median (p10–p90) | NE median (p10–p90) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty rate | 4.1% | 10.6% (3.1–25.8%) n=32,364 | 8.0% (2.6–16.7%) n=578 |
| Uninsured 18–64 | 26.0% | 9.0% (1.5–24.3%) n=32,286 | 8.4% (1.6–20.4%) n=579 |
| No HS diploma (25+) | 2.2% | 7.9% (1.8–20.7%) n=32,505 | 5.2% (1.5–11.9%) n=578 |
| Bachelor's or higher (25+) | 24.4% | 23.3% (9.2–53.6%) n=32,505 | 24.4% (12.1–39.7%) n=578 |
| Unemployment rate (16+) | 3.1% | 3.9% (0.0–9.8%) n=32,274 | 1.4% (0.0–5.8%) n=579 |
| Households without a vehicle | 0.8% | 3.9% (0.0–12.5%) n=32,322 | 2.1% (0.0–7.6%) n=578 |
| Broadband subscription | 80.7% | 89.3% (75.1–97.1%) n=32,322 | 87.6% (75.9–96.3%) n=578 |
| Housing cost burden (≥30% income) | 14.3% | 23.7% (10.6–40.0%) n=32,322 | 18.5% (7.6–30.4%) n=578 |
| Homeownership rate | 90.8% | 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 | 3.5% | 2.6% (0.0–18.6%) n=32,553 | 1.1% (0.0–8.3%) n=579 |
| Single-parent households | 77.2% | 53.6% (37.3–74.1%) n=32,087 | 57.2% (42.6–77.1%) n=577 |
| Population 65+ | 52.2% | 19.4% (10.8–33.6%) n=32,553 | 21.2% (11.4–34.7%) n=579 |
| Median age | 65.2 yr | 42.2 yr (33.0–56.3) n=32,292 | 42.3 yr (33.0–56.3) n=577 |
| Median household income | $40,625 | $72,070 ($46,039–$118,707) n=30,318 | $73,386 ($53,469–$103,625) n=556 |
| Median home value | $60,800 | $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 | 78.7 yr ± 1.08 | 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 1.08 years of 78.7, and it’s very unlikely to be off by more than twice that.
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