ZIP code
74521
in Albion, OklahomaPopulation 54
30.62/ 100
Ranked #30,632 of 32,066 US ZIPs (bottom 4.5%)
Ranked #575 of 634 Oklahoma ZIPs (bottom 9.4%)
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.
Hearing disability
15.2%
in the top 0.4% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST99thUS99thDefinition & source ›
The estimated share of adults who are deaf or have serious difficulty hearing.
Full methodology ›Mammography
62.2%
in the bottom 1.2% nationally
Higher is healthier
ST2ndUS1stDefinition & source ›
The estimated share of women aged 50–74 who had a mammogram within the past two years.
Full methodology ›Colon-cancer screening
51.6%
in the bottom 2.7% nationally
Higher is healthier
ST2ndUS3rdDefinition & source ›
The estimated share of adults aged 45–75 who are up to date on colorectal-cancer screening.
Full methodology ›Distance to an emergency room
37.9 mi
in the top 1.2% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST99thUS99thDefinition & source ›
The distance in miles from this ZIP’s edge to the nearest Medicare-certified hospital with an emergency room.
Full methodology ›Expected annual disaster loss
$0
in the bottom 1.3% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST1stUS1stDefinition & 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 ›Coronary heart disease
11.9%
in the top 1.9% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST97thUS98thDefinition & source ›
The estimated share of adults who have been told by a health professional that they have coronary heart disease or angina.
Full methodology ›Housing-cost burden
0.00%
at the national minimum
Lower is healthier
ST1stUS1stDefinition & source ›
The share of households spending 30% or more of their income on housing.
Full methodology ›Vision disability
10.2%
in the top 4.5% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST97thUS96thDefinition & source ›
The estimated share of adults who are blind or have serious difficulty seeing even with glasses.
Full methodology ›Mobility disability
25.3%
in the top 3.1% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST93rdUS97thDefinition & source ›
The estimated share of adults with serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs.
Full methodology ›Transportation noise
0.00%
at the national minimum
Lower is healthier
ST1stUS1stDefinition & 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 ›The read
Albion, Oklahoma (ZIP 74521), by its composite score, sits in the bottom 4.5% nationally (30,632nd) and the bottom 9.4% of Oklahoma (575th), based on limited data; treat as directional.
The measures that matter most for this area lead the way: modeled hearing disability stands in the top 0.4% nationally, and mammography registers in the bottom 1.2% nationally. Modeled colon screening settles in the bottom 2.7% nationally, and distance to an emergency room sits in the top 1.2% nationally. Modeled coronary heart disease lies in the top 1.9% nationally, vision disability rests in the top 4.5% nationally, and mobility disability resides in the top 3.1% nationally. On the better side, modeled expected annual loss is in the bottom 1.3% nationally, housing-cost burden lands at the national minimum, and modeled transportation noise stands at the national minimum.
Next to the surrounding area, walkability runs far higher than the surrounding ZIPs on this measure. For anyone unfamiliar, expected annual loss is FEMA's modeled estimate, in dollars, of average yearly harm to people from natural hazards. Transportation noise is the modeled share of an area exposed to average road, rail, and air noise at or above 55 decibels. For a healthier comparison close by, see ZIP 74571, 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.
Compared with the ZIP codes measured across all nine scoring domains — not with all US ZIP codes.
Lifting this score
Environmental HazardPartial
healthier than 83%
14%
Holding it back
Chronic Disease Burden
healthier than 7%
21%
Social Need / SDOH
healthier than 12%
16%
Preventive Care
healthier than 7%
13%
Risk Behavior
healthier than 8%
11%
Mental Health
healthier than 23%
8%
Disability
healthier than 2%
7%
Climate / Disaster RiskPartial
healthier than 14%
5%
Healthcare Access
healthier than 8%
5%
Lifting this score
Environmental HazardPartial
healthier than 94%
14%
About typical
Mental Health
healthier than 47%
8%
Holding it back
Chronic Disease Burden
healthier than 16%
21%
Social Need / SDOH
healthier than 20%
16%
Preventive Care
healthier than 7%
13%
Risk Behavior
healthier than 12%
11%
Disability
healthier than 4%
7%
Climate / Disaster RiskPartial
healthier than 31%
5%
Healthcare Access
healthier than 6%
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
74571
Oklahomashares a border
Score 33.54
Closest healthier
74558
Oklahomaabout 7.4 mi away
Score 31.38
Similar health profile
17861
Pennsylvania99% similar profile
Score 37.79
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 | 32.9% | 29.2–36.5 |
| High blood pressure among adults | 46.3% | 42.0–50.5 |
| Cancer (non-skin) or melanoma among adults | 8.3% | 7.4–9.3 |
| Current asthma among adults | 12.2% | 10.8–13.6 |
| Coronary heart disease among adults | 11.9% | 10.5–13.3 |
| Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease among adults | 11.4% | 9.6–13.2 |
| Depression among adults | 24.7% | 21.2–28.6 |
| Diagnosed diabetes among adults | 19.5% | 17.0–21.9 |
| High cholesterol among adults who have ever been screened | 41.5% | 36.9–46.0 |
| Obesity among adults | 39.1% | 31.2–47.1 |
| Stroke among adults | 6.0% | 5.2–6.7 |
| All teeth lost among adults aged >=65 years | 21.6% | 17.7–25.6 |
PreventionCDC PLACES 2022 / 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Current lack of health insurance among adults aged 18-64 years | 14.6% | 11.2–18.1 |
| Taking medicine to control high blood pressure among adults with high blood pressure | 79.3% | 76.5–81.6 |
| Visits to doctor for routine checkup within the past year among adults | 78.9% | 75.4–82.2 |
| Cholesterol screening among adults | 83.1% | 80.4–85.6 |
| Colorectal cancer screening among adults aged 45–75 years | 51.6% | 45.9–56.8 |
| Visited dentist or dental clinic in the past year among adults | 49.2% | 45.1–53.1 |
| Mammography use among women aged 50-74 years | 62.2% | 52.8–71.2 |
Health Risk BehaviorsCDC PLACES 2022 / 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Binge drinking among adults | 12.4% | 10.1–15.1 |
| Current cigarette smoking among adults | 23.1% | 19.6–26.9 |
| No leisure-time physical activity among adults | 40.1% | 34.2–46.0 |
| Short sleep duration among adults | 38.8% | 31.9–45.9 |
Health StatusCDC PLACES 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Fair or poor self-rated health status among adults | 29.6% | 25.5–34.0 |
| Frequent mental distress among adults | 19.0% | 16.8–21.4 |
| Frequent physical distress among adults | 18.8% | 16.3–21.3 |
DisabilityCDC PLACES 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Cognitive disability among adults | 20.5% | 17.6–23.5 |
| Any disability among adults | 49.2% | 43.9–54.6 |
| Hearing disability among adults | 15.2% | 13.6–16.8 |
| Independent living disability among adults | 13.1% | 11.3–15.0 |
| Mobility disability among adults | 25.3% | 22.0–28.7 |
| Self-care disability among adults | 6.6% | 5.7–7.7 |
| Vision disability among adults | 10.2% | 8.8–11.6 |
Health-Related Social NeedsCDC PLACES 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Lack of social and emotional support among adults | 28.0% | 23.4–32.6 |
| Food insecurity in the past 12 months among adults | 27.3% | 22.5–32.3 |
| Received food stamps in the past 12 months among adults | 23.2% | 18.8–27.7 |
| Housing insecurity in the past 12 months among adults | 18.4% | 15.3–21.5 |
| Lack of reliable transportation in the past 12 months among adults | 13.9% | 11.7–16.1 |
| Loneliness among adults | 34.6% | 29.0–40.3 |
| Utility services shut-off threat in the past 12 months among adults | 14.3% | 12.2–16.5 |
Community & economyCensus ACS 5-Year · 2024 release · observed
| Measure | Value | US median (p10–p90) | OK median (p10–p90) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty rate | 9.3% | 10.6% (3.1–25.8%) n=32,364 | 16.3% (6.5–26.1%) n=643 |
| Uninsured 18–64 | 70.0% | 9.0% (1.5–24.3%) n=32,286 | 19.4% (9.5–30.7%) n=643 |
| No HS diploma (25+) | 16.3% | 7.9% (1.8–20.7%) n=32,505 | 10.9% (4.8–18.9%) n=644 |
| Bachelor's or higher (25+) | 0.0% | 23.3% (9.2–53.6%) n=32,505 | 18.4% (9.0–38.4%) n=644 |
| Unemployment rate (16+) | 0.0% | 3.9% (0.0–9.8%) n=32,274 | 4.3% (0.4–8.8%) n=643 |
| Households without a vehicle | 0.0% | 3.9% (0.0–12.5%) n=32,322 | 3.6% (0.0–9.0%) n=643 |
| Broadband subscription | 58.3% | 89.3% (75.1–97.1%) n=32,322 | 85.4% (70.2–95.0%) n=643 |
| Housing cost burden (≥30% income) | 0.0% | 23.7% (10.6–40.0%) n=32,322 | 20.0% (9.5–31.0%) n=643 |
| Homeownership rate | 83.3% | 78.7% (51.7–94.0%) n=32,322 | 78.2% (56.5–91.0%) n=643 |
| Crowded housing (>1 per room) | 0.0% | 1.3% (0.0–6.3%) n=32,322 | 2.3% (0.0–6.1%) n=643 |
| Foreign-born population | 0.0% | 2.6% (0.0–18.6%) n=32,553 | 1.9% (0.0–9.3%) n=645 |
| Single-parent households | 41.7% | 53.6% (37.3–74.1%) n=32,087 | 51.7% (39.5–66.1%) n=640 |
| Population 65+ | 25.9% | 19.4% (10.8–33.6%) n=32,553 | 18.4% (11.9–29.5%) n=645 |
| Median age | 51.4 yr | 42.2 yr (33.0–56.3) n=32,292 | 40.3 yr (33.1–52.0) n=642 |
| Median household income | $35,000 | $72,070 ($46,039–$118,707) n=30,318 | $58,728 ($43,042–$88,542) n=616 |
| Median home value | $45,000 | $222,200 ($100,300–$579,820) n=30,049 | $142,200 ($83,960–$248,900) n=615 |
| Median gross rent | $725 | $1,021 ($677–$1,912) n=25,670 | $839 ($628–$1,136) n=546 |
Life expectancyNCHS / RWJF USALEEP · model-based
| Measure | Value | US median (p10–p90) | OK median (p10–p90) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy at birth | 88.1 yr ± 3.14 | 78.9 yr (74.7–82.8) n=31,308 | 77.2 yr (73.6–81.3) n=638 |
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 3.14 years of 88.1, and it’s very unlikely to be off by more than twice that.
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