ZIP code
70543
in Iota, LouisianaPopulation 4,082
43.39/ 100
Ranked #24,015 of 32,066 US ZIPs (bottom 25%)
Ranked #148 of 508 Louisiana ZIPs (top 29%)
Ranked #15 of 30 Lafayette, LA ZIPs (top 50%)
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.
Binge drinking
19.9%
in the top 6.6% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST93rdUS93rdDefinition & 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 ›Humid extreme heat
134.5 days/year
in the top 8.7% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST14thUS91stDefinition & 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 ›Child-care access
0.52 per 1,000 residents
in the top 9.9% nationally
Higher is healthier
ST93rdUS90thDefinition & source ›
The number of child day-care services inside this ZIP’s boundary, per 1,000 residents.
Counted from establishments located inside this ZIP’s boundary, so one just across the line is not counted. Where a ZIP has too few residents for the density to be reliable, no value is published rather than an unreliable one.
Full methodology ›Radon
0.7 pCi/L
in the bottom 3.5% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST56thUS3rdDefinition & 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 ›The read
By its overall health score, Iota, Louisiana (ZIP 70543) lands in the bottom 25% nationally (24,015th) and the top 29% of Louisiana (148th).
The measures split the difference for this area: childcare settles in the top 9.9% nationally, and modeled radon lies in the bottom 3.5% nationally. Outer-floodplain exposure resides at the national minimum, shared with about 36% of ZIPs. Against that, modeled binge drinking lands in the top 6.6% nationally, humid heat registers in the top 8.7% nationally, and cognitive disability sits in the top 11.6% nationally. Home broadband subscription rests in the bottom 16% nationally, and distance to a Superfund site is in the bottom 16% nationally. Recreation stands at the national minimum, shared with about 35% of ZIPs. Modeled loneliness settles in the top 21% nationally.
To translate a couple of 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. Humid heat is a modeled heat-stress measure combining temperature, humidity, sun, and wind to gauge heat on the body outdoors. Overall, the nearest healthier neighbor is ZIP 70531, 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 93%
14%
About typical
Chronic Disease Burden
healthier than 46%
21%
Preventive Care
healthier than 51%
13%
Healthcare Access
healthier than 43%
5%
Holding it back
Social Need / SDOH
healthier than 33%
16%
Risk Behavior
healthier than 11%
11%
Mental Health
healthier than 4%
8%
Disability
healthier than 28%
7%
Climate / Disaster Risk
healthier than 20%
5%
Lifting this score
Chronic Disease Burden
healthier than 73%
21%
Social Need / SDOH
healthier than 69%
16%
Environmental Hazard
healthier than 90%
14%
Disability
healthier than 68%
7%
Climate / Disaster Risk
healthier than 87%
5%
About typical
Risk Behavior
healthier than 55%
11%
Holding it back
Preventive Care
healthier than 38%
13%
Mental Health
healthier than 10%
8%
Healthcare Access
healthier than 30%
5%
Lifting this score
Social Need / SDOH
healthier than 69%
16%
Environmental Hazard
healthier than 93%
14%
Climate / Disaster Risk
healthier than 90%
5%
About typical
Chronic Disease Burden
healthier than 52%
21%
Preventive Care
healthier than 55%
13%
Risk Behavior
healthier than 41%
11%
Disability
healthier than 52%
7%
Holding it back
Mental Health
healthier than 21%
8%
Healthcare Access
healthier than 21%
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
70515
Louisianashares a border
Score 36.29
Closest healthier
70531
Louisianashares a border
Score 43.80
Similar health profile
70660
Louisiana98% similar profile
Score 42.72
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 | 30.4% | 27.3–33.8 |
| High blood pressure among adults | 39.5% | 35.5–43.7 |
| Cancer (non-skin) or melanoma among adults | 8.1% | 7.3–8.9 |
| Current asthma among adults | 10.2% | 9.1–11.6 |
| Coronary heart disease among adults | 7.1% | 6.4–8.0 |
| Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease among adults | 9.1% | 8.1–10.4 |
| Depression among adults | 31.0% | 27.0–35.4 |
| Diagnosed diabetes among adults | 13.2% | 11.5–15.1 |
| High cholesterol among adults who have ever been screened | 38.3% | 34.2–42.6 |
| Obesity among adults | 38.4% | 31.4–46.0 |
| Stroke among adults | 3.8% | 3.5–4.2 |
| All teeth lost among adults aged >=65 years | 16.6% | 13.9–20.0 |
PreventionCDC PLACES 2022 / 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Current lack of health insurance among adults aged 18-64 years | 8.7% | 7.3–10.4 |
| Taking medicine to control high blood pressure among adults with high blood pressure | 77.1% | 74.3–79.7 |
| Visits to doctor for routine checkup within the past year among adults | 79.1% | 75.6–82.3 |
| Cholesterol screening among adults | 84.8% | 82.8–86.7 |
| Colorectal cancer screening among adults aged 45–75 years | 67.5% | 62.8–72.4 |
| Visited dentist or dental clinic in the past year among adults | 59.7% | 56.2–63.6 |
| Mammography use among women aged 50-74 years | 76.8% | 69.9–83.2 |
Health Risk BehaviorsCDC PLACES 2022 / 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Binge drinking among adults | 19.9% | 16.7–23.6 |
| Current cigarette smoking among adults | 19.1% | 16.5–22.1 |
| No leisure-time physical activity among adults | 30.3% | 25.8–35.2 |
| Short sleep duration among adults | 35.5% | 29.6–42.0 |
Health StatusCDC PLACES 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Fair or poor self-rated health status among adults | 23.6% | 20.7–26.9 |
| Frequent mental distress among adults | 20.7% | 18.4–23.2 |
| Frequent physical distress among adults | 16.2% | 14.4–18.3 |
DisabilityCDC PLACES 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Cognitive disability among adults | 19.5% | 17.3–22.0 |
| Any disability among adults | 38.2% | 33.6–42.9 |
| Hearing disability among adults | 8.4% | 7.5–9.5 |
| Independent living disability among adults | 10.2% | 9.1–11.4 |
| Mobility disability among adults | 17.0% | 14.9–19.3 |
| Self-care disability among adults | 4.6% | 4.1–5.1 |
| Vision disability among adults | 5.8% | 5.2–6.4 |
Health-Related Social NeedsCDC PLACES 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Lack of social and emotional support among adults | 26.5% | 22.8–30.4 |
| Food insecurity in the past 12 months among adults | 18.7% | 16.1–21.6 |
| Received food stamps in the past 12 months among adults | 15.1% | 13.0–17.6 |
| Housing insecurity in the past 12 months among adults | 13.4% | 11.5–15.5 |
| Lack of reliable transportation in the past 12 months among adults | 9.5% | 8.4–10.8 |
| Loneliness among adults | 35.4% | 30.5–40.7 |
| Utility services shut-off threat in the past 12 months among adults | 9.5% | 8.2–10.9 |
Community & economyCensus ACS 5-Year · 2024 release · observed
| Measure | Value | US median (p10–p90) | LA median (p10–p90) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty rate | 18.0% | 10.6% (3.1–25.8%) n=32,364 | 17.8% (6.0–36.8%) n=504 |
| Uninsured 18–64 | 11.5% | 9.0% (1.5–24.3%) n=32,286 | 10.4% (2.9–20.5%) n=505 |
| No HS diploma (25+) | 19.6% | 7.9% (1.8–20.7%) n=32,505 | 14.0% (4.3–26.4%) n=508 |
| Bachelor's or higher (25+) | 12.4% | 23.3% (9.2–53.6%) n=32,505 | 16.6% (5.9–37.1%) n=508 |
| Unemployment rate (16+) | 6.1% | 3.9% (0.0–9.8%) n=32,274 | 5.5% (0.0–13.6%) n=501 |
| Households without a vehicle | 7.6% | 3.9% (0.0–12.5%) n=32,322 | 6.0% (0.0–15.0%) n=504 |
| Broadband subscription | 79.3% | 89.3% (75.1–97.1%) n=32,322 | 84.4% (64.1–94.5%) n=504 |
| Housing cost burden (≥30% income) | 19.6% | 23.7% (10.6–40.0%) n=32,322 | 23.1% (9.3–41.8%) n=504 |
| Homeownership rate | 78.1% | 78.7% (51.7–94.0%) n=32,322 | 77.4% (50.9–92.7%) n=504 |
| Crowded housing (>1 per room) | 2.3% | 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 | 51.4% | 53.6% (37.3–74.1%) n=32,087 | 48.0% (29.6–65.8%) n=495 |
| Population 65+ | 12.6% | 19.4% (10.8–33.6%) n=32,553 | 17.3% (10.2–29.0%) n=508 |
| Median age | 37.7 yr | 42.2 yr (33.0–56.3) n=32,292 | 39.6 yr (33.0–52.4) n=500 |
| Median household income | $62,083 | $72,070 ($46,039–$118,707) n=30,318 | $56,458 ($34,647–$88,928) n=457 |
| Median home value | $168,000 | $222,200 ($100,300–$579,820) n=30,049 | $163,450 ($86,100–$284,620) n=452 |
| Median gross rent | $577 | $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 | 75.9 yr ± 0.75 | 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 0.75 years of 75.9, and it’s very unlikely to be off by more than twice that.
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