ZIP code
71430
in Forest Hill, LouisianaPopulation 2,757
41.48/ 100
Ranked #25,682 of 32,066 US ZIPs (bottom 20%)
Ranked #186 of 508 Louisiana ZIPs (top 37%)
Ranked #12 of 23 Alexandria, LA ZIPs (bottom 48%)
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.
Arsenic in groundwater
1.00%
in the bottom 2.0% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST10thUS2ndDefinition & source ›
The modeled probability that untreated groundwater in this area — the source private wells draw on — exceeds the federal arsenic limit of 10 micrograms 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 ›Elder-services access
0.41 per 1,000 residents
in the top 3.1% nationally
Higher is healthier
ST98thUS97thDefinition & source ›
The number of services for older adults and people with disabilities 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 ›Park land
39.5%
in the top 3.4% nationally
Higher is healthier
ST98thUS97thDefinition & source ›
The share of this ZIP’s land area that is public parkland.
Full methodology ›Child-care access
0.83 per 1,000 residents
in the top 3.6% nationally
Higher is healthier
ST98thUS96thDefinition & 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 ›Humid extreme heat
139.8 days/year
in the top 7.4% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST32ndUS93rdDefinition & 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 ›Crowded housing
6.4%
in the top 9.7% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST95thUS90thDefinition & source ›
The share of occupied homes with more than one person per room, the Census definition of crowded housing.
Full methodology ›Radon
0.7 pCi/L
in the bottom 2.4% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST42ndUS2ndDefinition & 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 nursing home
9.1 mi
in the top 13.2% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST91stUS87thDefinition & source ›
The distance in miles from this ZIP’s edge to the nearest Medicare- or Medicaid-certified nursing home.
Full methodology ›Tree cover
59.1%
in the top 15% nationally
Higher is healthier
ST97thUS85thDefinition & source ›
The share of this ZIP’s land area covered by forest.
Full methodology ›Uninsured (under 65)
13.5%
in the top 16% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST96thUS84thDefinition & source ›
The estimated share of adults aged 18–64 with no current health-insurance coverage.
Full methodology ›The read
Forest Hill, Louisiana (ZIP 71430), overall, ranks in the bottom 20% nationally (25,682nd) and the top 37% of Louisiana (186th), based on limited data; treat as directional.
Taken together, the data gives a genuinely mixed reading: modeled arsenic sits in the bottom 2.0% nationally, elder services lands in the top 3.1% nationally, and park land lies in the top 3.4% nationally. Childcare stands in the top 3.6% nationally, and modeled radon rests in the bottom 2.4% nationally. On the other side, modeled humid heat registers in the top 7.4% nationally. Fiber broadband resides at the national minimum, shared with about 19% of ZIPs. Modeled cognitive disability settles in the top 10.3% nationally, and crowded housing is in the top 9.7% nationally. Modeled loneliness sits in the top 10.5% nationally.
Measured against the nearby ZIPs, park land runs far higher than the surrounding ZIPs on this measure. Defined simply, arsenic is a natural groundwater contaminant, 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. Humid heat is a modeled heat-stress measure combining temperature, humidity, sun, and wind to gauge heat on the body outdoors. ZIP 71409, just across the boundary, comes out healthier overall.
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 Alexandria, 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 95%
14%
About typical
Healthcare Access
healthier than 45%
5%
Holding it back
Chronic Disease Burden
healthier than 33%
21%
Social Need / SDOH
healthier than 22%
16%
Preventive Care
healthier than 36%
13%
Risk Behavior
healthier than 14%
11%
Mental Health
healthier than 12%
8%
Disability
healthier than 17%
7%
Climate / Disaster RiskPartial
healthier than 8%
5%
Lifting this score
Chronic Disease Burden
healthier than 61%
21%
Environmental Hazard
healthier than 95%
14%
Risk Behavior
healthier than 66%
11%
Mental Health
healthier than 61%
8%
About typical
Social Need / SDOH
healthier than 59%
16%
Disability
healthier than 52%
7%
Climate / Disaster RiskPartial
healthier than 55%
5%
Holding it back
Preventive Care
healthier than 16%
13%
Healthcare Access
healthier than 33%
5%
Lifting this score
Social Need / SDOH
healthier than 66%
16%
Environmental Hazard
in the top 0.00%
14%
Risk Behavior
in the top 0.00%
11%
Mental Health
healthier than 86%
8%
About typical
Chronic Disease Burden
healthier than 58%
21%
Disability
healthier than 46%
7%
Holding it back
Preventive Care
healthier than 20%
13%
Climate / Disaster RiskPartial
healthier than 16%
5%
Healthcare Access
healthier than 14%
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
70586
Louisianashares a border
Score 31.44
Closest healthier
71409
Louisianashares a border
Score 42.43
Similar health profile
70085
Louisiana99% similar profile
Score 37.23
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 | 31.5% | 28.3–34.8 |
| High blood pressure among adults | 40.8% | 36.8–44.8 |
| Cancer (non-skin) or melanoma among adults | 8.1% | 7.3–8.9 |
| Current asthma among adults | 9.5% | 8.4–10.8 |
| Coronary heart disease among adults | 8.2% | 7.4–9.2 |
| Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease among adults | 9.3% | 8.2–10.6 |
| Depression among adults | 27.3% | 23.6–31.1 |
| Diagnosed diabetes among adults | 15.0% | 13.2–17.1 |
| High cholesterol among adults who have ever been screened | 40.7% | 36.5–44.9 |
| Obesity among adults | 38.8% | 32.4–45.3 |
| Stroke among adults | 4.2% | 3.8–4.7 |
| All teeth lost among adults aged >=65 years | 21.3% | 17.5–25.0 |
PreventionCDC PLACES 2022 / 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Current lack of health insurance among adults aged 18-64 years | 13.5% | 11.5–15.8 |
| Taking medicine to control high blood pressure among adults with high blood pressure | 78.3% | 75.4–80.9 |
| Visits to doctor for routine checkup within the past year among adults | 79.5% | 76.1–82.7 |
| Cholesterol screening among adults | 85.1% | 83.1–86.9 |
| Colorectal cancer screening among adults aged 45–75 years | 64.1% | 58.9–68.3 |
| Visited dentist or dental clinic in the past year among adults | 55.6% | 51.6–59.2 |
| Mammography use among women aged 50-74 years | 77.2% | 69.6–83.0 |
Health Risk BehaviorsCDC PLACES 2022 / 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Binge drinking among adults | 16.4% | 13.5–19.6 |
| Current cigarette smoking among adults | 19.0% | 16.3–21.8 |
| No leisure-time physical activity among adults | 32.7% | 28.3–37.3 |
| Short sleep duration among adults | 37.7% | 31.7–43.2 |
Health StatusCDC PLACES 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Fair or poor self-rated health status among adults | 27.6% | 24.4–31.1 |
| Frequent mental distress among adults | 19.3% | 17.2–21.5 |
| Frequent physical distress among adults | 17.1% | 15.2–19.3 |
DisabilityCDC PLACES 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Cognitive disability among adults | 19.8% | 17.6–22.2 |
| Any disability among adults | 42.0% | 37.6–46.6 |
| Hearing disability among adults | 9.8% | 8.8–11.1 |
| Independent living disability among adults | 10.4% | 9.3–11.8 |
| Mobility disability among adults | 18.9% | 16.6–21.4 |
| Self-care disability among adults | 5.2% | 4.7–5.9 |
| 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 | 28.0% | 24.2–32.2 |
| Food insecurity in the past 12 months among adults | 22.6% | 19.4–25.9 |
| Received food stamps in the past 12 months among adults | 17.5% | 14.9–20.4 |
| Housing insecurity in the past 12 months among adults | 16.2% | 14.0–18.7 |
| Lack of reliable transportation in the past 12 months among adults | 10.9% | 9.5–12.4 |
| Loneliness among adults | 37.5% | 32.7–42.6 |
| Utility services shut-off threat in the past 12 months among adults | 11.0% | 9.6–12.7 |
Community & economyCensus ACS 5-Year · 2024 release · observed
| Measure | Value | US median (p10–p90) | LA median (p10–p90) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty rate | 15.5% | 10.6% (3.1–25.8%) n=32,364 | 17.8% (6.0–36.8%) n=504 |
| Uninsured 18–64 | 34.5% | 9.0% (1.5–24.3%) n=32,286 | 10.4% (2.9–20.5%) n=505 |
| No HS diploma (25+) | 16.2% | 7.9% (1.8–20.7%) n=32,505 | 14.0% (4.3–26.4%) n=508 |
| Bachelor's or higher (25+) | 21.0% | 23.3% (9.2–53.6%) n=32,505 | 16.6% (5.9–37.1%) n=508 |
| Unemployment rate (16+) | 2.1% | 3.9% (0.0–9.8%) n=32,274 | 5.5% (0.0–13.6%) n=501 |
| Households without a vehicle | 7.0% | 3.9% (0.0–12.5%) n=32,322 | 6.0% (0.0–15.0%) n=504 |
| Broadband subscription | 91.8% | 89.3% (75.1–97.1%) n=32,322 | 84.4% (64.1–94.5%) n=504 |
| Housing cost burden (≥30% income) | 19.5% | 23.7% (10.6–40.0%) n=32,322 | 23.1% (9.3–41.8%) n=504 |
| Homeownership rate | 67.1% | 78.7% (51.7–94.0%) n=32,322 | 77.4% (50.9–92.7%) n=504 |
| Crowded housing (>1 per room) | 6.4% | 1.3% (0.0–6.3%) n=32,322 | 1.5% (0.0–4.8%) n=504 |
| Foreign-born population | 17.0% | 2.6% (0.0–18.6%) n=32,553 | 1.2% (0.0–7.6%) n=508 |
| Single-parent households | 30.0% | 53.6% (37.3–74.1%) n=32,087 | 48.0% (29.6–65.8%) n=495 |
| Population 65+ | 8.0% | 19.4% (10.8–33.6%) n=32,553 | 17.3% (10.2–29.0%) n=508 |
| Median age | 30.8 yr | 42.2 yr (33.0–56.3) n=32,292 | 39.6 yr (33.0–52.4) n=500 |
| Median household income | $63,636 | $72,070 ($46,039–$118,707) n=30,318 | $56,458 ($34,647–$88,928) n=457 |
| Median home value | $180,300 | $222,200 ($100,300–$579,820) n=30,049 | $163,450 ($86,100–$284,620) n=452 |
| Median gross rent | $796 | $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 | 76.9 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 76.9, and it’s very unlikely to be off by more than twice that.
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