ZIP code
72682
in Valley Springs, ArkansasPopulation 226
43.09/ 100
Ranked #24,295 of 32,066 US ZIPs (bottom 24%)
Ranked #141 of 562 Arkansas ZIPs (top 25%)
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.
Distance to an emergency room
19.4 mi
in the top 5.9% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST95thUS94thDefinition & source ›
The distance in miles from this ZIP’s edge to the nearest Medicare-certified hospital with an emergency room.
Full methodology ›Lead in tap water
6.7 ppb
in the top 6.6% nationally
Lower is healthier
US93rdDefinition & source ›
The lead level at the 90th percentile of tap-water samples reported by the public water systems serving this ZIP, in parts per billion — the EPA requires action above 15 ppb.
Measured from EPA records for the public water systems that serve this ZIP. Households on private wells — roughly 30% of the US population — are not covered by this measure, and this figure says nothing about their water.
Full methodology ›Arsenic in groundwater
1.3%
in the bottom 7.3% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST49thUS7thDefinition & 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 ›Transportation noise
0.12%
in the bottom 8.8% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST20thUS9thDefinition & 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 ›Median household income
$45,038
in the bottom 9.2% nationally
Higher is healthier
ST27thUS9thDefinition & source ›
The middle household income in this ZIP — half of households earn more, half earn less — in dollars per year.
Full methodology ›The read
By the composite measure, Valley Springs, Arkansas (ZIP 72682) sits in the bottom 24% nationally (24,295th) and the top 25% of Arkansas (141st), based on limited data; treat as directional.
The readings split fairly evenly between strengths and concerns: modeled arsenic rests in the bottom 7.3% nationally. Unemployment sits at the national minimum, shared with about 15% of ZIPs. Households without a vehicle registers at the national minimum, shared with about 16% of ZIPs. Modeled transportation noise lands in the bottom 8.8% nationally. Modeled loud transportation noise resides at the national minimum, shared with about 22% of ZIPs. Modeled pfas lies in the bottom 11.9% nationally. Working the other way, distance to an emergency room settles in the top 5.9% nationally, lead in tap water stands in the top 6.6% nationally, and walkability is in the bottom 10.6% nationally. Home broadband subscription rests in the bottom 13.9% nationally.
In plain language, lead in tap water is the EPA trigger, 15 parts per billion in tap samples, above which a water system must act on lead. Arsenic is a natural groundwater contaminant, here a modeled estimate of the chance private-well levels exceed a benchmark. Pfas is the man-made "forever chemicals" that build up in the body and environment instead of breaking down; here a modeled estimate of the chance a private well contains them. ZIP 72633, 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.
Nothing measured is lifting this score.
About typical
Environmental Hazard
healthier than 54%
14%
Holding it back
Chronic Disease Burden
healthier than 35%
21%
Social Need / SDOH
healthier than 25%
16%
Preventive Care
healthier than 34%
13%
Risk Behavior
healthier than 22%
11%
Mental Health
healthier than 18%
8%
Disability
healthier than 25%
7%
Climate / Disaster RiskPartial
healthier than 21%
5%
Healthcare Access
healthier than 33%
5%
Lifting this score
Chronic Disease Burden
healthier than 72%
21%
Preventive Care
healthier than 71%
13%
Disability
healthier than 67%
7%
About typical
Social Need / SDOH
healthier than 42%
16%
Risk Behavior
healthier than 53%
11%
Mental Health
healthier than 43%
8%
Climate / Disaster RiskPartial
healthier than 55%
5%
Holding it back
Environmental Hazard
healthier than 31%
14%
Healthcare Access
healthier than 31%
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
72633
Arkansasshares a border
Score 45.62
Closest healthier
72601
Arkansasabout 5.9 mi away
Score 44.09
Similar health profile
70515
Louisiana100% similar profile
Score 36.29
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 | 32.1% | 28.4–35.9 |
| High blood pressure among adults | 40.4% | 35.9–45.2 |
| Cancer (non-skin) or melanoma among adults | 9.3% | 8.4–10.4 |
| Current asthma among adults | 10.8% | 9.5–12.3 |
| Coronary heart disease among adults | 8.3% | 7.2–9.5 |
| Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease among adults | 9.8% | 8.1–11.7 |
| Depression among adults | 25.9% | 22.0–30.0 |
| Diagnosed diabetes among adults | 13.4% | 11.3–15.6 |
| High cholesterol among adults who have ever been screened | 39.9% | 35.4–44.5 |
| Obesity among adults | 37.3% | 29.6–45.7 |
| Stroke among adults | 4.2% | 3.7–4.9 |
| All teeth lost among adults aged >=65 years | 11.5% | 9.2–14.1 |
PreventionCDC PLACES 2022 / 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Current lack of health insurance among adults aged 18-64 years | 9.3% | 6.9–12.2 |
| Taking medicine to control high blood pressure among adults with high blood pressure | 78.0% | 74.7–81.1 |
| Visits to doctor for routine checkup within the past year among adults | 77.9% | 74.1–81.5 |
| Cholesterol screening among adults | 85.9% | 83.5–88.4 |
| Colorectal cancer screening among adults aged 45–75 years | 64.3% | 59.1–69.2 |
| Visited dentist or dental clinic in the past year among adults | 54.6% | 50.7–58.4 |
| Mammography use among women aged 50-74 years | 73.6% | 65.7–80.6 |
Health Risk BehaviorsCDC PLACES 2022 / 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Binge drinking among adults | 15.5% | 12.6–18.6 |
| Current cigarette smoking among adults | 18.1% | 14.5–22.1 |
| No leisure-time physical activity among adults | 30.2% | 24.7–36.3 |
| Short sleep duration among adults | 38.9% | 32.1–45.8 |
Health StatusCDC PLACES 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Fair or poor self-rated health status among adults | 24.5% | 20.4–29.1 |
| Frequent mental distress among adults | 19.0% | 16.6–21.5 |
| Frequent physical distress among adults | 17.3% | 14.8–20.0 |
DisabilityCDC PLACES 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Cognitive disability among adults | 18.7% | 15.9–21.7 |
| Any disability among adults | 39.7% | 34.1–45.5 |
| Hearing disability among adults | 9.3% | 8.0–10.6 |
| Independent living disability among adults | 10.0% | 8.5–11.8 |
| Mobility disability among adults | 18.4% | 15.4–21.6 |
| Self-care disability among adults | 4.8% | 4.1–5.7 |
| Vision disability among adults | 5.8% | 4.9–6.8 |
Health-Related Social NeedsCDC PLACES 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Lack of social and emotional support among adults | 27.0% | 22.5–31.4 |
| Food insecurity in the past 12 months among adults | 15.2% | 11.7–19.0 |
| Received food stamps in the past 12 months among adults | 8.6% | 6.5–11.1 |
| Housing insecurity in the past 12 months among adults | 11.7% | 9.4–14.1 |
| Lack of reliable transportation in the past 12 months among adults | 8.5% | 7.1–10.1 |
| Loneliness among adults | 33.0% | 27.5–38.6 |
| Utility services shut-off threat in the past 12 months among adults | 8.5% | 7.0–10.0 |
Community & economyCensus ACS 5-Year · 2024 release · observed
| Measure | Value | US median (p10–p90) | AR median (p10–p90) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty rate | 21.7% | 10.6% (3.1–25.8%) n=32,364 | 16.3% (4.0–30.6%) n=574 |
| Uninsured 18–64 | 0.0% | 9.0% (1.5–24.3%) n=32,286 | 11.3% (1.5–24.1%) n=573 |
| No HS diploma (25+) | 19.5% | 7.9% (1.8–20.7%) n=32,505 | 12.0% (3.7–23.0%) n=577 |
| Bachelor's or higher (25+) | 5.9% | 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 | 0.0% | 3.9% (0.0–12.5%) n=32,322 | 4.1% (0.0–12.5%) n=574 |
| Broadband subscription | 78.2% | 89.3% (75.1–97.1%) n=32,322 | 83.2% (65.0–94.7%) n=574 |
| Housing cost burden (≥30% income) | 15.8% | 23.7% (10.6–40.0%) n=32,322 | 20.4% (4.3–33.2%) n=574 |
| Homeownership rate | 78.2% | 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 | 42.9% | 53.6% (37.3–74.1%) n=32,087 | 53.0% (35.3–79.3%) n=571 |
| Population 65+ | 28.3% | 19.4% (10.8–33.6%) n=32,553 | 19.7% (11.6–37.9%) n=578 |
| Median age | 44.3 yr | 42.2 yr (33.0–56.3) n=32,292 | 42.6 yr (33.6–58.1) n=573 |
| Median household income | $45,038 | $72,070 ($46,039–$118,707) n=30,318 | $53,893 ($36,003–$79,139) n=505 |
| Median home value | $113,500 | $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 | 79.5 yr ± 1.31 | 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 1.31 years of 79.5, and it’s very unlikely to be off by more than twice that.
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