ZIP code
72553
in Magness, ArkansasPopulation 112
35.17/ 100
Ranked #29,324 of 32,066 US ZIPs (bottom 8.6%)
Ranked #425 of 562 Arkansas ZIPs (bottom 24%)
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.
Cognitive disability
22.2%
in the top 3.6% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST92ndUS96thDefinition & source ›
The estimated share of adults with serious difficulty concentrating, remembering, or making decisions.
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 ›Natural-disaster risk
in the bottom 3.4% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST4thUS3rdDefinition & 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 ›Mammography
66.6%
in the bottom 4.8% nationally
Higher is healthier
ST10thUS5thDefinition & source ›
The estimated share of women aged 50–74 who had a mammogram within the past two years.
Full methodology ›Expected annual disaster loss
$0
in the bottom 5.4% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST5thUS5thDefinition & source ›
FEMA’s modeled estimate, in dollars per year, of the average harm to people expected from natural hazards — an annualized average, not a forecast for any single year.
Full methodology ›Transportation noise
13.1%
in the top 5.5% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST96thUS95thDefinition & 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 ›Colon-cancer screening
56.8%
in the bottom 7.1% nationally
Higher is healthier
ST4thUS7thDefinition & source ›
The estimated share of adults aged 45–75 who are up to date on colorectal-cancer screening.
Full methodology ›Distance to a Superfund site
67.2 mi
in the top 7.1% nationally
Higher is healthier
ST93rdUS93rdDefinition & 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 ›Obesity
44.6%
in the top 5.1% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST87thUS95thDefinition & source ›
The estimated share of adults with obesity, defined as a body-mass index of 30 or higher.
Full methodology ›Poverty rate
28.6%
in the top 7.8% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST86thUS92ndDefinition & 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
On the composite measure, Magness, Arkansas (ZIP 72553) stands in the bottom 8.6% nationally (29,324th) and the bottom 24% of Arkansas (425th).
A profile of give and take, with clear readings each way: home broadband subscription rests at the national maximum, and modeled disaster risk lands in the bottom 3.4% nationally. Modeled expected annual loss settles in the bottom 5.4% nationally, and distance to a Superfund site rests in the top 7.1% nationally. Unemployment lands at the national minimum, shared with about 15% of ZIPs. On the other side, modeled cognitive disability settles in the top 3.6% nationally, mammography rests in the bottom 4.8% nationally, and transportation noise lands in the top 5.5% nationally. Modeled colon screening settles in the bottom 7.1% nationally, and obesity rests in the top 5.1% nationally.
For clarity, disaster risk is the area's national rank on its highest non-flood peril in FEMA's modeled Risk Index, like wildfire or quake. Expected annual loss is FEMA's modeled estimate, in dollars, of average yearly harm to people from natural hazards. Distance to a Superfund site is an abandoned or uncontrolled hazardous-waste site the EPA has identified for cleanup. ZIP 72501, just across the boundary, ranks better overall among the ZIPs nearby.
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.
Lifting this score
Environmental Hazard
healthier than 66%
14%
Holding it back
Chronic Disease Burden
healthier than 36%
21%
Social Need / SDOH
healthier than 14%
16%
Preventive Care
healthier than 6%
13%
Risk Behavior
healthier than 3%
11%
Mental Health
healthier than 5%
8%
Disability
healthier than 13%
7%
Climate / Disaster Risk
healthier than 27%
5%
Healthcare Access
healthier than 22%
5%
Lifting this score
Chronic Disease Burden
healthier than 72%
21%
Climate / Disaster Risk
healthier than 68%
5%
About typical
Environmental Hazard
healthier than 43%
14%
Holding it back
Social Need / SDOH
healthier than 25%
16%
Preventive Care
healthier than 4%
13%
Risk Behavior
healthier than 7%
11%
Mental Health
healthier than 3%
8%
Disability
healthier than 34%
7%
Healthcare Access
healthier than 16%
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
72501
Arkansasshares a border
Score 41.04
Closest healthier
72579
Arkansasabout 1.8 mi away
Score 37.64
Similar health profile
76596
Texas99% similar profile
Score 20.76
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% | 25.4–31.9 |
| High blood pressure among adults | 39.6% | 35.4–43.8 |
| Cancer (non-skin) or melanoma among adults | 7.4% | 6.6–8.2 |
| Current asthma among adults | 11.0% | 9.6–12.5 |
| Coronary heart disease among adults | 7.7% | 6.8–8.7 |
| Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease among adults | 10.1% | 8.5–11.7 |
| Depression among adults | 28.2% | 24.1–32.3 |
| Diagnosed diabetes among adults | 13.0% | 11.1–14.8 |
| High cholesterol among adults who have ever been screened | 38.0% | 33.7–42.3 |
| Obesity among adults | 44.6% | 36.6–52.5 |
| Stroke among adults | 4.1% | 3.6–4.6 |
| All teeth lost among adults aged >=65 years | 17.1% | 14.2–20.4 |
PreventionCDC PLACES 2022 / 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Current lack of health insurance among adults aged 18-64 years | 13.6% | 10.4–17.7 |
| Taking medicine to control high blood pressure among adults with high blood pressure | 73.5% | 70.2–76.5 |
| Visits to doctor for routine checkup within the past year among adults | 76.3% | 72.1–80.1 |
| Cholesterol screening among adults | 81.1% | 77.7–84.0 |
| Colorectal cancer screening among adults aged 45–75 years | 56.8% | 51.7–61.9 |
| Visited dentist or dental clinic in the past year among adults | 43.5% | 39.9–47.3 |
| Mammography use among women aged 50-74 years | 66.6% | 58.3–74.6 |
Health Risk BehaviorsCDC PLACES 2022 / 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Binge drinking among adults | 15.8% | 12.8–19.1 |
| Current cigarette smoking among adults | 20.8% | 17.0–25.0 |
| No leisure-time physical activity among adults | 37.9% | 32.0–44.3 |
| Short sleep duration among adults | 42.3% | 36.1–49.1 |
Health StatusCDC PLACES 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Fair or poor self-rated health status among adults | 28.0% | 23.8–32.7 |
| Frequent mental distress among adults | 21.8% | 19.1–24.6 |
| Frequent physical distress among adults | 17.9% | 15.5–20.6 |
DisabilityCDC PLACES 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Cognitive disability among adults | 22.2% | 19.1–25.9 |
| Any disability among adults | 42.2% | 36.7–48.1 |
| Hearing disability among adults | 9.2% | 8.1–10.3 |
| Independent living disability among adults | 12.0% | 10.3–14.1 |
| Mobility disability among adults | 19.1% | 16.3–22.1 |
| Self-care disability among adults | 5.4% | 4.7–6.3 |
| Vision disability among adults | 7.2% | 6.2–8.4 |
Health-Related Social NeedsCDC PLACES 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Lack of social and emotional support among adults | 28.8% | 24.4–33.7 |
| Food insecurity in the past 12 months among adults | 23.1% | 18.3–28.7 |
| Received food stamps in the past 12 months among adults | 16.0% | 12.2–20.3 |
| Housing insecurity in the past 12 months among adults | 17.4% | 14.1–21.0 |
| Lack of reliable transportation in the past 12 months among adults | 11.7% | 9.8–14.0 |
| Loneliness among adults | 35.5% | 30.5–41.4 |
| Utility services shut-off threat in the past 12 months among adults | 13.0% | 10.7–15.3 |
Community & economyCensus ACS 5-Year · 2024 release · observed
| Measure | Value | US median (p10–p90) | AR median (p10–p90) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty rate | 28.6% | 10.6% (3.1–25.8%) n=32,364 | 16.3% (4.0–30.6%) n=574 |
| Uninsured 18–64 | 26.4% | 9.0% (1.5–24.3%) n=32,286 | 11.3% (1.5–24.1%) n=573 |
| No HS diploma (25+) | 0.0% | 7.9% (1.8–20.7%) n=32,505 | 12.0% (3.7–23.0%) n=577 |
| Bachelor's or higher (25+) | 0.0% | 23.3% (9.2–53.6%) n=32,505 | 15.5% (4.4–30.5%) n=577 |
| Unemployment rate (16+) | 0.0% | 3.9% (0.0–9.8%) n=32,274 | 3.9% (0.0–11.6%) n=573 |
| Households without a vehicle | 2.1% | 3.9% (0.0–12.5%) n=32,322 | 4.1% (0.0–12.5%) n=574 |
| Broadband subscription | 100.0% | 89.3% (75.1–97.1%) n=32,322 | 83.2% (65.0–94.7%) n=574 |
| Housing cost burden (≥30% income) | 37.5% | 23.7% (10.6–40.0%) n=32,322 | 20.4% (4.3–33.2%) n=574 |
| Homeownership rate | 64.6% | 78.7% (51.7–94.0%) n=32,322 | 77.6% (57.7–96.1%) n=574 |
| Crowded housing (>1 per room) | 0.0% | 1.3% (0.0–6.3%) n=32,322 | 1.3% (0.0–5.7%) n=574 |
| Foreign-born population | 0.0% | 2.6% (0.0–18.6%) n=32,553 | 0.8% (0.0–6.5%) n=578 |
| Single-parent households | 73.7% | 53.6% (37.3–74.1%) n=32,087 | 53.0% (35.3–79.3%) n=571 |
| Population 65+ | 17.0% | 19.4% (10.8–33.6%) n=32,553 | 19.7% (11.6–37.9%) n=578 |
| Median age | 32.2 yr | 42.2 yr (33.0–56.3) n=32,292 | 42.6 yr (33.6–58.1) n=573 |
| Median household income | $36,944 | $72,070 ($46,039–$118,707) n=30,318 | $53,893 ($36,003–$79,139) n=505 |
| Median home value | $142,000 | $222,200 ($100,300–$579,820) n=30,049 | $128,200 ($73,260–$235,420) n=519 |
| Median gross rent | — | $1,021 ($677–$1,912) n=25,670 | $800 ($568–$1,094) n=393 |
Life expectancyNCHS / RWJF USALEEP · model-based
| Measure | Value | US median (p10–p90) | AR median (p10–p90) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy at birth | 78.5 yr ± 1.53 | 78.9 yr (74.7–82.8) n=31,308 | 76.2 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 1.53 years of 78.5, 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