ZIP code
70537
in Evangeline, LouisianaPopulation 381
44.01/ 100
Ranked #23,405 of 32,066 US ZIPs (bottom 27%)
Ranked #134 of 508 Louisiana ZIPs (top 26%)
Ranked #13 of 30 Lafayette, LA ZIPs (top 43%)
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.
Homeownership rate
100%
at the national maximum
Higher is healthier
ST99thUS99thDefinition & source ›
The share of occupied homes that are owned, rather than rented, by the people living in them.
Full methodology ›Home broadband subscription
100%
at the national maximum
Higher is healthier
ST99thUS99thDefinition & source ›
The share of households with a broadband internet subscription.
Full methodology ›Binge drinking
20.7%
in the top 3.9% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST96thUS96thDefinition & source ›
The estimated share of adults who report binge drinking — five or more drinks on one occasion for men, four or more for women.
Full methodology ›Floodplain exposure
50.2%
in the top 4.0% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST69thUS96thDefinition & 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 ›Humid extreme heat
142.2 days/year
in the top 6.7% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST44thUS93rdDefinition & 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 ›Distance to a Superfund site
1 mi
in the bottom 7.3% nationally
Higher is healthier
ST5thUS7thDefinition & 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 ›Radon
0.6 pCi/L
in the bottom 1.4% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST26thUS1stDefinition & 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
10.6 mi
in the top 19% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST92ndUS81stDefinition & 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 ›Industrial-pollution burden
in the bottom 21% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST9thUS21stDefinition & 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 ›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
In overall standing, Evangeline, Louisiana (ZIP 70537) comes out in the bottom 27% nationally (23,405th) and the top 26% of Louisiana (134th).
Both sides of the picture show up plainly in this area's numbers: homeownership lands at the national maximum, and home broadband subscription is at the national maximum. Unemployment resides at the national minimum, shared with about 15% of ZIPs. Households without a vehicle rests at the national minimum, shared with about 16% of ZIPs. Modeled radon lies in the bottom 1.4% nationally. By contrast, modeled binge drinking sits in the top 3.9% nationally, and floodplain exposure settles in the top 4.0% nationally. Modeled humid heat registers in the top 6.7% nationally, and distance to a Superfund site stands in the bottom 7.3% nationally. Fiber broadband lands at the national minimum, shared with about 19% of ZIPs.
In plain terms, distance to a Superfund site is an abandoned or uncontrolled hazardous-waste site the EPA has identified for cleanup. Radon is a radioactive soil gas the EPA identifies as the top cause of lung cancer in nonsmokers. Floodplain exposure is land with about a 1-in-100 chance of flooding each year, nicknamed the "100-year floodplain". The nearest healthier ZIP overall is ZIP 70516, about 10 miles away.
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 90%
14%
About typical
Chronic Disease Burden
healthier than 59%
21%
Social Need / SDOH
healthier than 56%
16%
Preventive Care
healthier than 50%
13%
Holding it back
Risk Behavior
healthier than 13%
11%
Mental Health
healthier than 3%
8%
Disability
healthier than 36%
7%
Climate / Disaster Risk
healthier than 3%
5%
Healthcare Access
healthier than 21%
5%
Lifting this score
Chronic Disease Burden
healthier than 82%
21%
Social Need / SDOH
healthier than 87%
16%
Environmental Hazard
healthier than 84%
14%
Risk Behavior
healthier than 63%
11%
Disability
healthier than 76%
7%
Holding it back
Preventive Care
healthier than 35%
13%
Mental Health
healthier than 7%
8%
Climate / Disaster Risk
healthier than 33%
5%
Healthcare Access
healthier than 10%
5%
Lifting this score
Chronic Disease Burden
healthier than 76%
21%
Social Need / SDOH
healthier than 79%
16%
Environmental Hazard
healthier than 83%
14%
Disability
healthier than 69%
7%
About typical
Preventive Care
healthier than 45%
13%
Risk Behavior
healthier than 48%
11%
Holding it back
Mental Health
healthier than 10%
8%
Climate / Disaster Risk
healthier than 34%
5%
Healthcare Access
healthier than 3%
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
70531
Louisianashares a border
Score 43.80
Closest healthier
70516
Louisianaabout 10 mi away
Score 44.15
Similar health profile
70075
Louisiana98% similar profile
Score 43.24
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 | 28.7% | 25.8–32.1 |
| High blood pressure among adults | 37.4% | 33.6–41.5 |
| Cancer (non-skin) or melanoma among adults | 8.0% | 7.2–9.0 |
| Current asthma among adults | 10.0% | 8.8–11.3 |
| Coronary heart disease among adults | 6.8% | 6.0–7.7 |
| Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease among adults | 8.5% | 7.3–9.9 |
| Depression among adults | 31.1% | 27.2–35.6 |
| Diagnosed diabetes among adults | 11.9% | 10.4–13.7 |
| High cholesterol among adults who have ever been screened | 37.2% | 33.3–41.6 |
| Obesity among adults | 36.3% | 29.4–44.0 |
| Stroke among adults | 3.5% | 3.1–3.9 |
| All teeth lost among adults aged >=65 years | 14.3% | 11.7–17.4 |
PreventionCDC PLACES 2022 / 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Current lack of health insurance among adults aged 18-64 years | 8.9% | 7.0–10.9 |
| Taking medicine to control high blood pressure among adults with high blood pressure | 76.1% | 73.4–78.8 |
| Visits to doctor for routine checkup within the past year among adults | 78.2% | 74.4–81.5 |
| Cholesterol screening among adults | 83.8% | 81.3–86.1 |
| Colorectal cancer screening among adults aged 45–75 years | 69.5% | 64.9–74.2 |
| Visited dentist or dental clinic in the past year among adults | 59.8% | 56.3–63.7 |
| Mammography use among women aged 50-74 years | 77.7% | 70.7–84.2 |
Health Risk BehaviorsCDC PLACES 2022 / 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Binge drinking among adults | 20.7% | 17.2–24.5 |
| Current cigarette smoking among adults | 18.1% | 15.3–21.1 |
| No leisure-time physical activity among adults | 29.3% | 24.7–34.5 |
| Short sleep duration among adults | 34.7% | 28.9–41.1 |
Health StatusCDC PLACES 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Fair or poor self-rated health status among adults | 22.2% | 19.1–25.7 |
| Frequent mental distress among adults | 20.9% | 18.5–23.4 |
| Frequent physical distress among adults | 15.3% | 13.5–17.5 |
DisabilityCDC PLACES 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Cognitive disability among adults | 19.5% | 17.0–22.1 |
| Any disability among adults | 37.4% | 32.7–42.5 |
| Hearing disability among adults | 8.3% | 7.3–9.3 |
| Independent living disability among adults | 9.6% | 8.3–11.0 |
| Mobility disability among adults | 15.5% | 13.4–17.9 |
| Self-care disability among adults | 3.9% | 3.4–4.5 |
| Vision disability among adults | 5.2% | 4.6–5.9 |
Health-Related Social NeedsCDC PLACES 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Lack of social and emotional support among adults | 27.0% | 23.1–31.1 |
| Food insecurity in the past 12 months among adults | 17.1% | 13.9–20.5 |
| Received food stamps in the past 12 months among adults | 12.8% | 10.3–15.5 |
| Housing insecurity in the past 12 months among adults | 12.2% | 10.1–14.4 |
| Lack of reliable transportation in the past 12 months among adults | 8.8% | 7.5–10.1 |
| Loneliness among adults | 36.7% | 31.7–42.1 |
| Utility services shut-off threat in the past 12 months among adults | 8.1% | 6.9–9.4 |
Community & economyCensus ACS 5-Year · 2024 release · observed
| Measure | Value | US median (p10–p90) | LA median (p10–p90) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty rate | 6.0% | 10.6% (3.1–25.8%) n=32,364 | 17.8% (6.0–36.8%) n=504 |
| Uninsured 18–64 | 3.9% | 9.0% (1.5–24.3%) n=32,286 | 10.4% (2.9–20.5%) n=505 |
| No HS diploma (25+) | 2.3% | 7.9% (1.8–20.7%) n=32,505 | 14.0% (4.3–26.4%) n=508 |
| Bachelor's or higher (25+) | 16.4% | 23.3% (9.2–53.6%) n=32,505 | 16.6% (5.9–37.1%) n=508 |
| Unemployment rate (16+) | 0.0% | 3.9% (0.0–9.8%) n=32,274 | 5.5% (0.0–13.6%) n=501 |
| Households without a vehicle | 0.0% | 3.9% (0.0–12.5%) n=32,322 | 6.0% (0.0–15.0%) n=504 |
| Broadband subscription | 100.0% | 89.3% (75.1–97.1%) n=32,322 | 84.4% (64.1–94.5%) n=504 |
| Housing cost burden (≥30% income) | 13.2% | 23.7% (10.6–40.0%) n=32,322 | 23.1% (9.3–41.8%) n=504 |
| Homeownership rate | 100.0% | 78.7% (51.7–94.0%) n=32,322 | 77.4% (50.9–92.7%) n=504 |
| Crowded housing (>1 per room) | 0.0% | 1.3% (0.0–6.3%) n=32,322 | 1.5% (0.0–4.8%) n=504 |
| Foreign-born population | 0.0% | 2.6% (0.0–18.6%) n=32,553 | 1.2% (0.0–7.6%) n=508 |
| Single-parent households | 45.0% | 53.6% (37.3–74.1%) n=32,087 | 48.0% (29.6–65.8%) n=495 |
| Population 65+ | 0.0% | 19.4% (10.8–33.6%) n=32,553 | 17.3% (10.2–29.0%) n=508 |
| Median age | 29.5 yr | 42.2 yr (33.0–56.3) n=32,292 | 39.6 yr (33.0–52.4) n=500 |
| Median household income | — | $72,070 ($46,039–$118,707) n=30,318 | $56,458 ($34,647–$88,928) n=457 |
| Median home value | $122,900 | $222,200 ($100,300–$579,820) n=30,049 | $163,450 ($86,100–$284,620) n=452 |
| Median gross rent | — | $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 | 75.5 yr ± 0.83 | 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 0.83 years of 75.5, and it’s very unlikely to be off by more than twice that.
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