ZIP code
70515
in Basile, LouisianaPopulation 3,978
36.29/ 100
Ranked #28,862 of 32,066 US ZIPs (bottom 10.0%)
Ranked #330 of 508 Louisiana ZIPs (bottom 35%)
Ranked #21 of 30 Lafayette, LA 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.
Cognitive disability
21.5%
in the top 4.8% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST78thUS95thDefinition & source ›
The estimated share of adults with serious difficulty concentrating, remembering, or making decisions.
Full methodology ›Crowded housing
10.4%
in the top 4.3% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST99thUS96thDefinition & source ›
The share of occupied homes with more than one person per room, the Census definition of crowded housing.
Full methodology ›Humid extreme heat
140.8 days/year
in the top 7.2% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST35thUS93rdDefinition & source ›
The average number of days per year when modeled heat stress — temperature, humidity, sun, and wind combined — reaches levels hard on the body outdoors.
Full methodology ›Loud transportation noise
1.9%
in the top 8.4% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST97thUS92ndDefinition & source ›
The modeled share of residents exposed to average road, rail, and aviation noise at or above 65 decibels — around the volume of normal conversation.
Full methodology ›Floodplain exposure
30.8%
in the top 9.7% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST46thUS90thDefinition & source ›
The share of this ZIP’s land area inside FEMA’s 1%-annual-chance floodplain — the “100-year” flood zone, where flooding has about a 1-in-100 chance in any given year.
Measured from FEMA’s mapped flood panels. Where a panel has not been mapped, no value is published for that ZIP — those ZIPs are absent from this comparison rather than counted as unexposed.
Full methodology ›Food insecurity
26.1%
in the top 9.8% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST64thUS90thDefinition & source ›
The estimated share of adults who experienced food insecurity in the past 12 months.
Full methodology ›Radon
0.7 pCi/L
in the bottom 5.2% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST74thUS5thDefinition & 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 ›Transportation noise
8.0%
in the top 12.1% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST92ndUS88thDefinition & source ›
The modeled share of residents exposed to average road, rail, and aviation noise at or above 55 decibels — a noticeable background presence.
Full methodology ›Cross-source signals
Combined exposures in this ZIP
More than one environmental exposure stands out in this ZIP. Each is established independently and shown on its own above; they are grouped here for context — not because one causes the other.
This area ranks among the highest 10% of US ZIP codes for both humid-heat days and flood exposure.
See the full flooding, evacuation & humid-heat analysis →
The read
On balance, and by the composite measure, Basile, Louisiana (ZIP 70515) ranks in the bottom 10.0% nationally (28,862nd) and the bottom 35% of Louisiana (330th).
Neither strongly one way nor the other, the measures sit mixed: modeled radon settles in the bottom 5.2% nationally. Against that, modeled cognitive disability lies in the top 4.8% nationally, and crowded housing resides in the top 4.3% nationally. Modeled humid heat lands in the top 7.2% nationally, modeled loud transportation noise registers in the top 8.4% nationally, and floodplain exposure sits in the top 9.7% nationally. Modeled food insecurity rests in the top 9.8% nationally, housing insecurity is in the top 11.2% nationally, and transportation stands in the top 11.7% nationally. Modeled utility shutoff settles in the top 12.0% nationally.
In plainer terms, radon is a radioactive soil gas the EPA identifies as the top cause of lung cancer in nonsmokers. Humid heat is a modeled heat-stress measure combining temperature, humidity, sun, and wind to gauge heat on the body outdoors. Loud transportation noise is the modeled share of an area exposed to road, rail, and air noise at or above 65 decibels, near conversation volume. For a healthier nearby ZIP overall, look to ZIP 70532, 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 Lafayette, LA metro area.
Compared with the ZIP codes measured across all nine scoring domains — not with all US ZIP codes.
Lifting this score
Environmental Hazard
healthier than 69%
14%
About typical
Healthcare Access
healthier than 53%
5%
Holding it back
Chronic Disease Burden
healthier than 29%
21%
Social Need / SDOH
healthier than 10%
16%
Preventive Care
healthier than 28%
13%
Risk Behavior
healthier than 5%
11%
Mental Health
healthier than 4%
8%
Disability
healthier than 14%
7%
Climate / Disaster Risk
healthier than 10%
5%
Nothing measured is lifting this score.
About typical
Chronic Disease Burden
healthier than 57%
21%
Environmental Hazard
healthier than 52%
14%
Disability
healthier than 44%
7%
Climate / Disaster Risk
healthier than 59%
5%
Healthcare Access
healthier than 40%
5%
Holding it back
Social Need / SDOH
healthier than 33%
16%
Preventive Care
healthier than 9%
13%
Risk Behavior
healthier than 29%
11%
Mental Health
healthier than 12%
8%
Lifting this score
Climate / Disaster Risk
healthier than 69%
5%
About typical
Chronic Disease Burden
healthier than 41%
21%
Holding it back
Social Need / SDOH
healthier than 10%
16%
Environmental Hazard
healthier than 34%
14%
Preventive Care
in the bottom 0.00%
13%
Risk Behavior
healthier than 10%
11%
Mental Health
healthier than 28%
8%
Disability
healthier than 31%
7%
Healthcare Access
healthier than 34%
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
70532
Louisianashares a border
Score 36.56
Closest healthier
70543
Louisianashares a border
Score 43.39
Similar health profile
72682
Arkansas100% similar profile
Score 43.09
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 | 30.5% | 27.9–33.2 |
| High blood pressure among adults | 41.0% | 37.8–44.4 |
| Cancer (non-skin) or melanoma among adults | 7.5% | 6.9–8.1 |
| Current asthma among adults | 10.7% | 9.7–11.9 |
| Coronary heart disease among adults | 7.9% | 7.2–8.6 |
| Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease among adults | 9.9% | 8.9–11.0 |
| Depression among adults | 29.7% | 26.5–33.2 |
| Diagnosed diabetes among adults | 14.9% | 13.4–16.6 |
| High cholesterol among adults who have ever been screened | 38.9% | 35.6–42.4 |
| Obesity among adults | 41.8% | 35.6–48.2 |
| Stroke among adults | 4.3% | 4.0–4.7 |
| All teeth lost among adults aged >=65 years | 21.7% | 18.5–24.9 |
PreventionCDC PLACES 2022 / 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Current lack of health insurance among adults aged 18-64 years | 12.2% | 10.1–14.5 |
| Taking medicine to control high blood pressure among adults with high blood pressure | 78.0% | 75.8–80.1 |
| Visits to doctor for routine checkup within the past year among adults | 80.1% | 77.3–82.9 |
| Cholesterol screening among adults | 84.2% | 82.2–86.0 |
| Colorectal cancer screening among adults aged 45–75 years | 62.9% | 58.6–67.0 |
| Visited dentist or dental clinic in the past year among adults | 50.4% | 46.9–53.8 |
| Mammography use among women aged 50-74 years | 74.5% | 67.8–80.5 |
Health Risk BehaviorsCDC PLACES 2022 / 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Binge drinking among adults | 17.4% | 14.9–20.2 |
| Current cigarette smoking among adults | 20.4% | 18.1–22.8 |
| No leisure-time physical activity among adults | 35.4% | 31.2–39.7 |
| Short sleep duration among adults | 39.5% | 33.8–45.3 |
Health StatusCDC PLACES 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Fair or poor self-rated health status among adults | 27.8% | 25.0–30.7 |
| Frequent mental distress among adults | 21.5% | 19.5–23.5 |
| Frequent physical distress among adults | 17.5% | 15.9–19.3 |
DisabilityCDC PLACES 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Cognitive disability among adults | 21.5% | 19.5–23.7 |
| Any disability among adults | 42.5% | 38.6–46.5 |
| Hearing disability among adults | 8.8% | 8.0–9.7 |
| Independent living disability among adults | 11.9% | 10.8–13.1 |
| Mobility disability among adults | 19.3% | 17.4–21.4 |
| Self-care disability among adults | 5.5% | 5.0–6.0 |
| Vision disability among adults | 7.5% | 6.9–8.2 |
Health-Related Social NeedsCDC PLACES 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Lack of social and emotional support among adults | 28.8% | 25.5–32.3 |
| Food insecurity in the past 12 months among adults | 26.1% | 22.8–29.6 |
| Received food stamps in the past 12 months among adults | 21.7% | 18.8–24.6 |
| Housing insecurity in the past 12 months among adults | 18.6% | 16.3–20.8 |
| Lack of reliable transportation in the past 12 months among adults | 12.5% | 11.0–14.0 |
| Loneliness among adults | 36.9% | 32.7–41.2 |
| Utility services shut-off threat in the past 12 months among adults | 12.7% | 11.2–14.2 |
Community & economyCensus ACS 5-Year · 2024 release · observed
| Measure | Value | US median (p10–p90) | LA median (p10–p90) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty rate | 17.7% | 10.6% (3.1–25.8%) n=32,364 | 17.8% (6.0–36.8%) n=504 |
| Uninsured 18–64 | 8.0% | 9.0% (1.5–24.3%) n=32,286 | 10.4% (2.9–20.5%) n=505 |
| No HS diploma (25+) | 18.4% | 7.9% (1.8–20.7%) n=32,505 | 14.0% (4.3–26.4%) n=508 |
| Bachelor's or higher (25+) | 13.6% | 23.3% (9.2–53.6%) n=32,505 | 16.6% (5.9–37.1%) n=508 |
| Unemployment rate (16+) | 7.7% | 3.9% (0.0–9.8%) n=32,274 | 5.5% (0.0–13.6%) n=501 |
| Households without a vehicle | 4.2% | 3.9% (0.0–12.5%) n=32,322 | 6.0% (0.0–15.0%) n=504 |
| Broadband subscription | 84.2% | 89.3% (75.1–97.1%) n=32,322 | 84.4% (64.1–94.5%) n=504 |
| Housing cost burden (≥30% income) | 17.9% | 23.7% (10.6–40.0%) n=32,322 | 23.1% (9.3–41.8%) n=504 |
| Homeownership rate | 86.6% | 78.7% (51.7–94.0%) n=32,322 | 77.4% (50.9–92.7%) n=504 |
| Crowded housing (>1 per room) | 10.4% | 1.3% (0.0–6.3%) n=32,322 | 1.5% (0.0–4.8%) n=504 |
| Foreign-born population | 14.7% | 2.6% (0.0–18.6%) n=32,553 | 1.2% (0.0–7.6%) n=508 |
| Single-parent households | 32.9% | 53.6% (37.3–74.1%) n=32,087 | 48.0% (29.6–65.8%) n=495 |
| Population 65+ | 12.1% | 19.4% (10.8–33.6%) n=32,553 | 17.3% (10.2–29.0%) n=508 |
| Median age | 33.8 yr | 42.2 yr (33.0–56.3) n=32,292 | 39.6 yr (33.0–52.4) n=500 |
| Median household income | $65,991 | $72,070 ($46,039–$118,707) n=30,318 | $56,458 ($34,647–$88,928) n=457 |
| Median home value | $137,200 | $222,200 ($100,300–$579,820) n=30,049 | $163,450 ($86,100–$284,620) n=452 |
| Median gross rent | $909 | $1,021 ($677–$1,912) n=25,670 | $915 ($606–$1,325) n=389 |
Life expectancyNCHS / RWJF USALEEP · model-based
| Measure | Value | US median (p10–p90) | LA median (p10–p90) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy at birth | 74.5 yr ± 0.86 | 78.9 yr (74.7–82.8) n=31,308 | 75.9 yr (73.2–79.0) n=494 |
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 0.86 years of 74.5, and it’s very unlikely to be off by more than twice that.
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