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72440

in Lynn, ArkansasPopulation 269

ZipVitals Score
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38.86/ 100

Ranked #27,496 of 32,066 US ZIPs (bottom 14.3%)

Ranked #296 of 562 Arkansas ZIPs (bottom 47%)

Ranks are modeled estimates — ZIPs a few hundred places apart are effectively tied.

Robust across all 9 health domains

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

0.86%

in the bottom 0.6% nationally

Lower is healthier

ST7th
US1st
Definition & 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 ›

Distance to a hazardous-chemical facility

20.5 mi

in the top 4.6% nationally

Higher is healthier

ST95th
US95th
Definition & source ›

The distance in miles from this ZIP’s edge to the nearest facility that handles enough hazardous chemicals to require an EPA risk-management plan for accidental releases.

Full methodology ›

Distance to a Superfund site

80.7 mi

in the top 5.1% nationally

Higher is healthier

ST99th
US95th
Definition & 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 ›

Distance to a nursing home

14.9 mi

in the top 5.5% nationally

Lower is healthier

ST99th
US95th
Definition & source ›

The distance in miles from this ZIP’s edge to the nearest Medicare- or Medicaid-certified nursing home.

Full methodology ›

PFAS in drinking water

8.5%

in the bottom 5.8% nationally

Lower is healthier

ST10th
US6th
Definition & source ›

The modeled probability that PFAS “forever chemicals” would be detected in untreated groundwater in this area, the source private wells draw on.

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 ›

Fiber broadband

98.2%

in the top 6.4% nationally

Higher is healthier

ST85th
US94th
Definition & source ›

The share of homes where fiber-optic internet service is available.

Full methodology ›

Slow internet speeds

1.8%

in the top 6.4% nationally

Lower is healthier

ST95th
US94th
Definition & source ›

The share of homes whose fastest available download speed is under 10 Mbps.

Full methodology ›

Natural-disaster risk

in the bottom 7.0% nationally

Lower is healthier

ST9th
US7th
Definition & source ›

This area’s national rank on its single highest non-flood natural hazard — such as wildfire, tornado, or earthquake — in FEMA’s modeled National Risk Index; flooding is shown separately.

Full methodology ›

Transportation noise

0.06%

in the bottom 7.4% nationally

Lower is healthier

ST16th
US7th
Definition & 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 ›

Hearing disability

11.0%

in the top 9.4% nationally

Lower is healthier

ST73rd
US91st
Definition & source ›

The estimated share of adults who are deaf or have serious difficulty hearing.

Full methodology ›

The read

By the composite measure, Lynn, Arkansas (ZIP 72440) sits in the bottom 14.3% nationally (27,496th) and the bottom 47% of Arkansas (296th).

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The readings split fairly evenly between strengths and concerns: modeled arsenic registers in the bottom 0.6% nationally, distance to a hazardous-chemical facility lands in the top 4.6% nationally, and distance to a Superfund site resides in the top 5.1% nationally. Modeled pfas lies in the bottom 5.8% nationally, fiber broadband settles in the top 6.4% nationally, and modeled disaster risk stands in the bottom 7.0% nationally. Unemployment is at the national minimum, shared with about 15% of ZIPs. Modeled transportation noise rests in the bottom 7.4% nationally. Working the other way, distance to a nursing home sits in the top 5.5% nationally, and slow internet speeds registers in the top 6.4% nationally.

In plain language, arsenic is a natural groundwater contaminant, here a modeled estimate of the chance private-well levels exceed a benchmark. Distance to a hazardous-chemical facility is a plant handling large amounts of hazardous chemicals that must file an EPA risk-management plan for accidental releases. Distance to a Superfund site is an abandoned or uncontrolled hazardous-waste site the EPA has identified for cleanup. ZIP 72466, just across the boundary, ranks 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.

Compared with the ZIP codes measured across all nine scoring domains — not with all US ZIP codes.

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Lifting this score

Environmental Hazard

healthier than 97%

14%

Holding it back

Chronic Disease Burden

healthier than 14%

21%

Social Need / SDOH

healthier than 28%

16%

Preventive Care

healthier than 31%

13%

Risk Behavior

healthier than 19%

11%

Mental Health

healthier than 16%

8%

Disability

healthier than 13%

7%

Climate / Disaster Risk

healthier than 14%

5%

Healthcare Access

healthier than 9%

5%

Lifting this score

Environmental Hazard

in the top 0.3%

14%

Preventive Care

healthier than 64%

13%

About typical

Social Need / SDOH

healthier than 47%

16%

Risk Behavior

healthier than 48%

11%

Climate / Disaster Risk

healthier than 41%

5%

Holding it back

Chronic Disease Burden

healthier than 30%

21%

Mental Health

healthier than 35%

8%

Disability

healthier than 36%

7%

Healthcare Access

in the bottom 0.9%

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.

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
MeasureCrude prevalence95% CI
Arthritis among adults34.4%30.6–38.4
High blood pressure among adults45.4%40.7–50.2
Cancer (non-skin) or melanoma among adults10.6%9.4–11.7
Current asthma among adults10.6%9.2–12.1
Coronary heart disease among adults9.8%8.5–11.2
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease among adults11.5%9.7–13.6
Depression among adults26.5%22.6–30.8
Diagnosed diabetes among adults14.5%12.4–16.9
High cholesterol among adults who have ever been screened42.1%37.3–46.7
Obesity among adults42.8%34.4–51.6
Stroke among adults4.9%4.2–5.6
All teeth lost among adults aged >=65 years18.1%14.8–21.5
PreventionCDC PLACES 2022 / 2023 · BRFSS
MeasureCrude prevalence95% CI
Current lack of health insurance among adults aged 18-64 years10.9%8.1–13.9
Taking medicine to control high blood pressure among adults with high blood pressure79.4%76.4–82.1
Visits to doctor for routine checkup within the past year among adults79.9%76.1–83.3
Cholesterol screening among adults85.2%82.7–87.6
Colorectal cancer screening among adults aged 45–75 years66.4%61.3–70.8
Visited dentist or dental clinic in the past year among adults45.4%41.2–49.2
Mammography use among women aged 50-74 years72.9%64.2–80.2
Health Risk BehaviorsCDC PLACES 2022 / 2023 · BRFSS
MeasureCrude prevalence95% CI
Binge drinking among adults13.8%11.2–16.9
Current cigarette smoking among adults18.9%15.5–22.6
No leisure-time physical activity among adults35.8%29.8–42.0
Short sleep duration among adults37.9%30.8–44.8
Health StatusCDC PLACES 2023 · BRFSS
MeasureCrude prevalence95% CI
Fair or poor self-rated health status among adults27.1%22.9–31.8
Frequent mental distress among adults19.0%16.7–21.7
Frequent physical distress among adults18.0%15.6–20.8
DisabilityCDC PLACES 2023 · BRFSS
MeasureCrude prevalence95% CI
Cognitive disability among adults19.3%16.6–22.3
Any disability among adults42.5%36.9–48.4
Hearing disability among adults11.0%9.7–12.5
Independent living disability among adults11.4%9.7–13.2
Mobility disability among adults21.2%18.0–24.7
Self-care disability among adults5.2%4.4–6.1
Vision disability among adults6.7%5.8–7.9
Health-Related Social NeedsCDC PLACES 2023 · BRFSS
MeasureCrude prevalence95% CI
Lack of social and emotional support among adults25.5%21.5–29.8
Food insecurity in the past 12 months among adults17.1%13.8–21.0
Received food stamps in the past 12 months among adults11.3%8.9–14.1
Housing insecurity in the past 12 months among adults12.4%10.2–14.8
Lack of reliable transportation in the past 12 months among adults8.8%7.4–10.3
Loneliness among adults33.5%28.1–39.0
Utility services shut-off threat in the past 12 months among adults9.2%7.8–10.8
Community & economyCensus ACS 5-Year · 2024 release · observed
MeasureValueUS median (p10–p90)AR median (p10–p90)
Poverty rate4.8%10.6% (3.1–25.8%) n=32,36416.3% (4.0–30.6%) n=574
Uninsured 18–649.5%9.0% (1.5–24.3%) n=32,28611.3% (1.5–24.1%) n=573
No HS diploma (25+)9.8%7.9% (1.8–20.7%) n=32,50512.0% (3.7–23.0%) n=577
Bachelor's or higher (25+)10.7%23.3% (9.2–53.6%) n=32,50515.5% (4.4–30.5%) n=577
Unemployment rate (16+)0.0%3.9% (0.0–9.8%) n=32,2743.9% (0.0–11.6%) n=573
Households without a vehicle0.0%3.9% (0.0–12.5%) n=32,3224.1% (0.0–12.5%) n=574
Broadband subscription76.5%89.3% (75.1–97.1%) n=32,32283.2% (65.0–94.7%) n=574
Housing cost burden (≥30% income)17.6%23.7% (10.6–40.0%) n=32,32220.4% (4.3–33.2%) n=574
Homeownership rate78.7%78.7% (51.7–94.0%) n=32,32277.6% (57.7–96.1%) n=574
Crowded housing (>1 per room)0.0%1.3% (0.0–6.3%) n=32,3221.3% (0.0–5.7%) n=574
Foreign-born population0.0%2.6% (0.0–18.6%) n=32,5530.8% (0.0–6.5%) n=578
Single-parent households64.5%53.6% (37.3–74.1%) n=32,08753.0% (35.3–79.3%) n=571
Population 65+22.3%19.4% (10.8–33.6%) n=32,55319.7% (11.6–37.9%) n=578
Median age48.4 yr42.2 yr (33.0–56.3) n=32,29242.6 yr (33.6–58.1) n=573
Median household income$48,056$72,070 ($46,039–$118,707) n=30,318$53,893 ($36,003–$79,139) n=505
Median home value$95,000$222,200 ($100,300–$579,820) n=30,049$128,200 ($73,260–$235,420) n=519
Median gross rent$691$1,021 ($677–$1,912) n=25,670$800 ($568–$1,094) n=393
Life expectancyNCHS / RWJF USALEEP · model-based
MeasureValueUS median (p10–p90)AR median (p10–p90)
Life expectancy at birth82.2 yr ± 2.2078.9 yr (74.7–82.8) n=31,30876.2 yr (73.4–79.7) n=580

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 2.20 years of 82.2, and it’s very unlikely to be off by more than twice that.

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How these lists were built: they draw only from ZIPs that have a published Score, so ZIPs with too little data to score are not listed. Distance-based lists use distance between ZIP boundaries with no state filter, so an out-of-state ZIP can appear. Statistically similar means a close match across the nine Score domains, not a demographic match: the measure is the cosine similarity between two ZIPs’ domain scores, taken over the domains both ZIPs have data for and only where that overlap covers at least six of the nine — and where no ZIP clears that minimum-overlap floor, that list is left out rather than filled with a weak match. How distance is measured