ZIP code
70581
in Roanoke, LouisianaPopulation 958
37.74/ 100
Ranked #28,171 of 32,066 US ZIPs (bottom 12.2%)
Ranked #292 of 508 Louisiana ZIPs (bottom 43%)
Ranked #16 of 25 Lake Charles, LA ZIPs (bottom 36%)
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.
Unemployment rate
17.8%
in the top 2.5% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST96thUS98thDefinition & source ›
The share of the civilian labor force that is unemployed.
Full methodology ›Cognitive disability
20.8%
in the top 6.6% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST68thUS93rdDefinition & source ›
The estimated share of adults with serious difficulty concentrating, remembering, or making decisions.
Full methodology ›Humid extreme heat
144.6 days/year
in the top 6.2% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST53rdUS94thDefinition & 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 community health center
19.6 mi
in the top 8.5% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST99thUS92ndDefinition & 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 ›Obesity
44.1%
in the top 6.1% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST75thUS94thDefinition & source ›
The estimated share of adults with obesity, defined as a body-mass index of 30 or higher.
Full methodology ›Radon
0.7 pCi/L
in the bottom 4.0% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST63rdUS4thDefinition & 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
7.0%
in the top 15.0% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST92ndUS85thDefinition & 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 ›Distance to an emergency room
13.1 mi
in the top 15% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST93rdUS85thDefinition & source ›
The distance in miles from this ZIP’s edge to the nearest Medicare-certified hospital with an emergency room.
Full methodology ›Energy-cost burden
2.1%
in the bottom 16% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST7thUS16thDefinition & source ›
The modeled share of household income spent on home energy bills — electricity, gas, and heating fuels.
A modeled share of household income spent on home energy. Estimates that hit the model’s 100% ceiling are suppressed rather than published, because at that point the figure reflects the model’s limit rather than a measured burden.
Full methodology ›Poverty rate
4.7%
in the bottom 17% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST8thUS17thDefinition & source ›
The share of residents whose income is below the federal poverty line, from the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey.
Full methodology ›The read
Roanoke, Louisiana (ZIP 70581) ranks in the bottom 12.2% nationally (28,171st) and the bottom 43% of Louisiana (292nd).
Several signals sit on each side of the ledger here: households without a vehicle resides at the national minimum, shared with about 16% of ZIPs. Modeled radon stands in the bottom 4.0% nationally. Working the other way, unemployment sits in the top 2.5% nationally, modeled cognitive disability resides in the top 6.6% nationally, and modeled humid heat stands in the top 6.2% nationally. Distance to a community health center sits in the top 8.5% nationally, and modeled obesity resides in the top 6.1% nationally. Fiber broadband stands at the national minimum, shared with about 19% of ZIPs. Modeled utility shutoff sits in the top 12.6% nationally, and independent living disability resides in the top 12.5% nationally.
For context, 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. Distance to a community health center is a federally funded (HRSA) community health center serving everyone regardless of ability to pay. The closest ZIP that ranks healthier overall is ZIP 70591, 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 Lake Charles, 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 76%
14%
About typical
Preventive Care
healthier than 50%
13%
Holding it back
Chronic Disease Burden
healthier than 22%
21%
Social Need / SDOH
healthier than 25%
16%
Risk Behavior
healthier than 6%
11%
Mental Health
healthier than 4%
8%
Disability
healthier than 13%
7%
Climate / Disaster Risk
healthier than 17%
5%
Healthcare Access
healthier than 9%
5%
Lifting this score
Social Need / SDOH
healthier than 63%
16%
Environmental Hazard
healthier than 61%
14%
Climate / Disaster Risk
healthier than 81%
5%
About typical
Chronic Disease Burden
healthier than 45%
21%
Disability
healthier than 41%
7%
Holding it back
Preventive Care
healthier than 37%
13%
Risk Behavior
healthier than 33%
11%
Mental Health
healthier than 14%
8%
Healthcare Access
healthier than 3%
5%
Lifting this score
Environmental Hazard
healthier than 67%
14%
Climate / Disaster Risk
healthier than 92%
5%
About typical
Preventive Care
healthier than 42%
13%
Disability
healthier than 42%
7%
Holding it back
Chronic Disease Burden
healthier than 38%
21%
Social Need / SDOH
healthier than 38%
16%
Risk Behavior
healthier than 29%
11%
Mental Health
healthier than 8%
8%
Healthcare Access
healthier than 17%
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
70546
Louisianashares a border
Score 36.86
Closest healthier
70591
Louisianashares a border
Score 38.89
Similar health profile
71441
Louisiana98% similar profile
Score 35.12
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 | 31.8% | 28.1–35.2 |
| High blood pressure among adults | 43.7% | 39.1–47.9 |
| Cancer (non-skin) or melanoma among adults | 8.2% | 7.4–9.1 |
| Current asthma among adults | 10.7% | 9.4–12.0 |
| Coronary heart disease among adults | 8.3% | 7.4–9.2 |
| Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease among adults | 10.6% | 9.3–12.0 |
| Depression among adults | 29.5% | 25.4–33.6 |
| Diagnosed diabetes among adults | 15.7% | 13.6–17.8 |
| High cholesterol among adults who have ever been screened | 40.7% | 36.1–45.1 |
| Obesity among adults | 44.1% | 35.5–52.0 |
| Stroke among adults | 4.6% | 4.2–5.1 |
| All teeth lost among adults aged >=65 years | 16.3% | 13.4–19.7 |
PreventionCDC PLACES 2022 / 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Current lack of health insurance among adults aged 18-64 years | 8.7% | 6.9–10.5 |
| Taking medicine to control high blood pressure among adults with high blood pressure | 79.7% | 76.9–82.0 |
| Visits to doctor for routine checkup within the past year among adults | 80.6% | 76.9–83.7 |
| Cholesterol screening among adults | 84.9% | 82.6–86.9 |
| Colorectal cancer screening among adults aged 45–75 years | 65.3% | 60.2–70.5 |
| Visited dentist or dental clinic in the past year among adults | 57.1% | 53.1–61.1 |
| Mammography use among women aged 50-74 years | 75.9% | 68.1–82.7 |
Health Risk BehaviorsCDC PLACES 2022 / 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Binge drinking among adults | 17.5% | 14.2–20.7 |
| Current cigarette smoking among adults | 20.8% | 17.7–24.0 |
| No leisure-time physical activity among adults | 34.4% | 28.9–39.7 |
| Short sleep duration among adults | 38.6% | 32.1–45.7 |
Health StatusCDC PLACES 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Fair or poor self-rated health status among adults | 27.1% | 23.5–30.6 |
| Frequent mental distress among adults | 21.3% | 18.7–23.7 |
| Frequent physical distress among adults | 17.8% | 15.5–19.9 |
DisabilityCDC PLACES 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Cognitive disability among adults | 20.8% | 18.2–23.3 |
| Any disability among adults | 42.4% | 37.2–47.4 |
| Hearing disability among adults | 9.1% | 8.0–10.1 |
| Independent living disability among adults | 11.8% | 10.4–13.4 |
| Mobility disability among adults | 20.4% | 17.6–22.9 |
| Self-care disability among adults | 5.8% | 5.1–6.4 |
| Vision disability among adults | 7.2% | 6.5–8.1 |
Health-Related Social NeedsCDC PLACES 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Lack of social and emotional support among adults | 27.5% | 23.5–31.8 |
| Food insecurity in the past 12 months among adults | 23.2% | 19.7–26.9 |
| Received food stamps in the past 12 months among adults | 21.2% | 18.1–24.4 |
| Housing insecurity in the past 12 months among adults | 16.3% | 13.9–18.8 |
| Lack of reliable transportation in the past 12 months among adults | 11.6% | 10.1–13.2 |
| Loneliness among adults | 36.6% | 31.1–42.3 |
| Utility services shut-off threat in the past 12 months among adults | 12.5% | 10.8–14.3 |
Community & economyCensus ACS 5-Year · 2024 release · observed
| Measure | Value | US median (p10–p90) | LA median (p10–p90) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty rate | 4.7% | 10.6% (3.1–25.8%) n=32,364 | 17.8% (6.0–36.8%) n=504 |
| Uninsured 18–64 | 28.1% | 9.0% (1.5–24.3%) n=32,286 | 10.4% (2.9–20.5%) n=505 |
| No HS diploma (25+) | 29.5% | 7.9% (1.8–20.7%) n=32,505 | 14.0% (4.3–26.4%) n=508 |
| Bachelor's or higher (25+) | 18.5% | 23.3% (9.2–53.6%) n=32,505 | 16.6% (5.9–37.1%) n=508 |
| Unemployment rate (16+) | 17.8% | 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 | 83.4% | 89.3% (75.1–97.1%) n=32,322 | 84.4% (64.1–94.5%) n=504 |
| Housing cost burden (≥30% income) | 21.8% | 23.7% (10.6–40.0%) n=32,322 | 23.1% (9.3–41.8%) n=504 |
| Homeownership rate | 67.5% | 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 | 48.8% | 53.6% (37.3–74.1%) n=32,087 | 48.0% (29.6–65.8%) n=495 |
| Population 65+ | 22.7% | 19.4% (10.8–33.6%) n=32,553 | 17.3% (10.2–29.0%) n=508 |
| Median age | 34.4 yr | 42.2 yr (33.0–56.3) n=32,292 | 39.6 yr (33.0–52.4) n=500 |
| Median household income | $71,176 | $72,070 ($46,039–$118,707) n=30,318 | $56,458 ($34,647–$88,928) n=457 |
| Median home value | $163,600 | $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 | 74.1 yr ± 0.68 | 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 0.68 years of 74.1, and it’s very unlikely to be off by more than twice that.
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