ZIP code
68854
in Marquette, NebraskaPopulation 708
56.78/ 100
Ranked #7,476 of 32,066 US ZIPs (top 23%)
Ranked #144 of 566 Nebraska ZIPs (top 25%)
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.
Loneliness
27.4%
in the bottom 4.5% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST22ndUS4thDefinition & source ›
The estimated share of adults who report feeling lonely.
Full methodology ›Nitrate in drinking water
2.4%
in the top 5.4% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST79thUS95thDefinition & 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 ›Housing insecurity
7.3%
in the bottom 9.5% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST24thUS9thDefinition & source ›
The estimated share of adults who experienced housing insecurity in the past 12 months.
Full methodology ›Slow internet speeds
1.2%
in the top 9.9% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST91stUS90thDefinition & source ›
The share of homes whose fastest available download speed is under 10 Mbps.
Full methodology ›Short sleep
33.6%
in the bottom 32% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST92ndUS32ndDefinition & source ›
The estimated share of adults who usually sleep less than seven hours in a 24-hour period.
Full methodology ›The read
In overall standing, Marquette, Nebraska (ZIP 68854) comes out in the top 23% healthiest ZIPs nationally (7,476th) and the top 25% of Nebraska (144th).
Several good marks anchor the profile and deserve first mention: modeled loneliness settles in the bottom 4.5% nationally, housing insecurity registers in the bottom 9.5% nationally, and transportation stands in the bottom 12.4% nationally. Modeled cognitive disability lands in the bottom 10.8% nationally, and utility shutoff is in the bottom 14.9% nationally. By contrast, modeled nitrate resides in the top 5.4% nationally, and slow internet speeds rests in the top 9.9% nationally. Modeled radon lies in the top 16% nationally, and extreme heat sits in the top 14.9% nationally. Distance to a hazardous-chemical facility settles at the national minimum, shared with about 31% of ZIPs.
In plain terms, nitrate is a groundwater compound from fertilizer, manure, and sewage, here a modeled estimate of the chance private-well levels exceed a benchmark. Radon is a radioactive soil gas the EPA identifies as the top cause of lung cancer in nonsmokers. Distance to a hazardous-chemical facility is a plant handling large amounts of hazardous chemicals that must file an EPA risk-management plan for accidental releases. The nearest healthier ZIP overall is ZIP 68818, 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
Social Need / SDOH
healthier than 72%
16%
Preventive Care
healthier than 71%
13%
Mental Health
healthier than 96%
8%
Disability
healthier than 69%
7%
About typical
Chronic Disease Burden
healthier than 50%
21%
Environmental Hazard
healthier than 51%
14%
Risk Behavior
healthier than 55%
11%
Holding it back
Climate / Disaster Risk
healthier than 37%
5%
Healthcare Access
healthier than 25%
5%
Lifting this score
Social Need / SDOH
healthier than 70%
16%
Environmental Hazard
healthier than 88%
14%
Preventive Care
healthier than 86%
13%
Mental Health
healthier than 79%
8%
Healthcare Access
healthier than 66%
5%
About typical
Risk Behavior
healthier than 48%
11%
Disability
healthier than 53%
7%
Climate / Disaster Risk
healthier than 46%
5%
Holding it back
Chronic Disease Burden
healthier than 31%
21%
“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
68818
Nebraskashares a border
Score 58.58
Closest healthier
68371
Nebraskaabout 7.8 mi away
Score 58.45
Similar health profile
68713
Nebraska98% similar profile
Score 56.53
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 | 31.1% | 27.7–34.7 |
| High blood pressure among adults | 37.8% | 33.8–41.9 |
| Cancer (non-skin) or melanoma among adults | 10.8% | 9.7–11.8 |
| Current asthma among adults | 9.4% | 8.3–10.5 |
| Coronary heart disease among adults | 7.9% | 7.0–8.8 |
| Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease among adults | 7.4% | 6.4–8.5 |
| Depression among adults | 16.7% | 14.1–19.5 |
| Diagnosed diabetes among adults | 12.2% | 10.5–14.0 |
| High cholesterol among adults who have ever been screened | 38.6% | 34.3–43.0 |
| Obesity among adults | 41.7% | 34.6–49.1 |
| Stroke among adults | 3.8% | 3.4–4.2 |
| All teeth lost among adults aged >=65 years | 8.6% | 6.8–10.8 |
PreventionCDC PLACES 2022 / 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Current lack of health insurance among adults aged 18-64 years | 7.3% | 6.1–8.8 |
| Taking medicine to control high blood pressure among adults with high blood pressure | 82.7% | 80.0–85.2 |
| Visits to doctor for routine checkup within the past year among adults | 79.2% | 75.7–82.3 |
| Cholesterol screening among adults | 87.5% | 85.8–89.0 |
| Colorectal cancer screening among adults aged 45–75 years | 66.0% | 60.5–71.1 |
| Visited dentist or dental clinic in the past year among adults | 65.8% | 62.0–69.6 |
| Mammography use among women aged 50-74 years | 76.0% | 67.7–82.9 |
Health Risk BehaviorsCDC PLACES 2022 / 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Binge drinking among adults | 17.9% | 14.8–21.2 |
| Current cigarette smoking among adults | 13.3% | 11.2–15.6 |
| No leisure-time physical activity among adults | 25.9% | 21.8–30.5 |
| Short sleep duration among adults | 33.6% | 27.0–40.6 |
Health StatusCDC PLACES 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Fair or poor self-rated health status among adults | 16.1% | 13.9–18.6 |
| Frequent mental distress among adults | 13.0% | 11.4–14.7 |
| Frequent physical distress among adults | 12.7% | 11.1–14.4 |
DisabilityCDC PLACES 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Cognitive disability among adults | 11.1% | 9.7–12.7 |
| Any disability among adults | 29.7% | 25.7–33.9 |
| Hearing disability among adults | 9.0% | 8.0–10.0 |
| Independent living disability among adults | 6.8% | 6.0–7.8 |
| Mobility disability among adults | 14.2% | 12.2–16.4 |
| Self-care disability among adults | 3.5% | 3.1–3.9 |
| Vision disability among adults | 4.2% | 3.8–4.7 |
Health-Related Social NeedsCDC PLACES 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Lack of social and emotional support among adults | 19.2% | 16.2–22.5 |
| Food insecurity in the past 12 months among adults | 9.8% | 8.1–11.7 |
| Received food stamps in the past 12 months among adults | 6.7% | 5.5–8.2 |
| Housing insecurity in the past 12 months among adults | 7.3% | 6.1–8.6 |
| Lack of reliable transportation in the past 12 months among adults | 5.4% | 4.7–6.2 |
| Loneliness among adults | 27.4% | 23.0–32.2 |
| Utility services shut-off threat in the past 12 months among adults | 5.1% | 4.4–6.0 |
Community & economyCensus ACS 5-Year · 2024 release · observed
| Measure | Value | US median (p10–p90) | NE median (p10–p90) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty rate | 6.5% | 10.6% (3.1–25.8%) n=32,364 | 8.0% (2.6–16.7%) n=578 |
| Uninsured 18–64 | 10.8% | 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+) | 32.5% | 23.3% (9.2–53.6%) n=32,505 | 24.4% (12.1–39.7%) n=578 |
| Unemployment rate (16+) | 0.6% | 3.9% (0.0–9.8%) n=32,274 | 1.4% (0.0–5.8%) n=579 |
| Households without a vehicle | 1.4% | 3.9% (0.0–12.5%) n=32,322 | 2.1% (0.0–7.6%) n=578 |
| Broadband subscription | 92.7% | 89.3% (75.1–97.1%) n=32,322 | 87.6% (75.9–96.3%) n=578 |
| Housing cost burden (≥30% income) | 17.1% | 23.7% (10.6–40.0%) n=32,322 | 18.5% (7.6–30.4%) n=578 |
| Homeownership rate | 87.4% | 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 | 0.0% | 2.6% (0.0–18.6%) n=32,553 | 1.1% (0.0–8.3%) n=579 |
| Single-parent households | 69.9% | 53.6% (37.3–74.1%) n=32,087 | 57.2% (42.6–77.1%) n=577 |
| Population 65+ | 23.9% | 19.4% (10.8–33.6%) n=32,553 | 21.2% (11.4–34.7%) n=579 |
| Median age | 44.3 yr | 42.2 yr (33.0–56.3) n=32,292 | 42.3 yr (33.0–56.3) n=577 |
| Median household income | $91,875 | $72,070 ($46,039–$118,707) n=30,318 | $73,386 ($53,469–$103,625) n=556 |
| Median home value | $305,000 | $222,200 ($100,300–$579,820) n=30,049 | $168,400 ($90,000–$306,740) n=533 |
| Median gross rent | $950 | $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 | 81.1 yr ± 1.60 | 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 1.60 years of 81.1, and it’s very unlikely to be off by more than twice that.
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