ZIP code
75415
in Ben Franklin, TexasPopulation 289
47.98/ 100
Ranked #18,947 of 32,066 US ZIPs (bottom 41%)
Ranked #687 of 1,868 Texas ZIPs (top 37%)
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.
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 ›Dry extreme heat
70.5 days/year
in the top 5.9% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST41stUS94thDefinition & source ›
The average number of days per year with a modeled daily high of at least 95 °F.
Full methodology ›Distance to an emergency room
16.5 mi
in the top 9.0% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST90thUS91stDefinition & source ›
The distance in miles from this ZIP’s edge to the nearest Medicare-certified hospital with an emergency room.
Full methodology ›Homeownership rate
94.5%
in the top 9.3% nationally
Higher is healthier
ST92ndUS91stDefinition & source ›
The share of occupied homes that are owned, rather than rented, by the people living in them.
Full methodology ›Distance to a Superfund site
55.6 mi
in the top 10.0% nationally
Higher is healthier
ST84thUS90thDefinition & 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 ›Radon
0.7 pCi/L
in the bottom 4.0% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST26thUS4thDefinition & 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 hazardous-chemical facility
8.9 mi
in the top 16% nationally
Higher is healthier
ST92ndUS84thDefinition & 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 ›The read
In overall standing, Ben Franklin, Texas (ZIP 75415) comes out in the bottom 41% nationally (18,947th) and the top 37% of Texas (687th), based on limited data; treat as directional.
The profile opens balanced, with readings on either hand: modeled transportation noise registers at the national minimum. Unemployment stands at the national minimum, shared with about 15% of ZIPs. Households without a vehicle lands at the national minimum, shared with about 16% of ZIPs. Homeownership is in the top 9.3% nationally, and distance to a Superfund site resides in the top 10.0% nationally. Modeled loud transportation noise rests at the national minimum, shared with about 22% of ZIPs. Modeled radon lies in the bottom 4.0% nationally. By contrast, modeled extreme heat sits in the top 5.9% nationally, distance to an emergency room settles in the top 9.0% nationally, and modeled humid heat registers in the top 12.0% nationally.
In plain terms, distance to a Superfund site is an abandoned or uncontrolled hazardous-waste site the EPA has identified for cleanup. Radon is a radioactive soil gas the EPA identifies as the top cause of lung cancer in nonsmokers. Transportation noise is the modeled share of an area exposed to average road, rail, and air noise at or above 55 decibels. The nearest healthier ZIP overall is ZIP 75462, about 4.1 miles away.
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 96%
14%
About typical
Chronic Disease Burden
healthier than 55%
21%
Social Need / SDOH
healthier than 52%
16%
Risk Behavior
healthier than 57%
11%
Disability
healthier than 50%
7%
Holding it back
Preventive Care
healthier than 37%
13%
Mental Health
healthier than 17%
8%
Climate / Disaster RiskPartial
healthier than 2%
5%
Healthcare Access
healthier than 31%
5%
Lifting this score
Environmental Hazard
healthier than 96%
14%
Preventive Care
healthier than 83%
13%
Risk Behavior
healthier than 77%
11%
About typical
Chronic Disease Burden
healthier than 43%
21%
Social Need / SDOH
healthier than 49%
16%
Disability
healthier than 60%
7%
Holding it back
Mental Health
healthier than 6%
8%
Climate / Disaster RiskPartial
healthier than 7%
5%
Healthcare Access
healthier than 30%
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
75432
Texasshares a border
Score 42.38
Closest healthier
75462
Texasabout 4.1 mi away
Score 49.52
Similar health profile
73054
Oklahoma98% similar profile
Score 48.00
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% | 26.6–30.6 |
| High blood pressure among adults | 35.6% | 33.3–37.8 |
| Cancer (non-skin) or melanoma among adults | 9.5% | 8.8–10.3 |
| Current asthma among adults | 11.2% | 10.3–12.2 |
| Coronary heart disease among adults | 6.8% | 5.9–7.6 |
| Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease among adults | 7.9% | 6.5–9.5 |
| Depression among adults | 26.5% | 24.3–28.7 |
| Diagnosed diabetes among adults | 11.7% | 10.4–12.9 |
| High cholesterol among adults who have ever been screened | 37.8% | 35.6–40.0 |
| Obesity among adults | 34.5% | 30.6–38.4 |
| Stroke among adults | 3.6% | 3.1–4.2 |
| All teeth lost among adults aged >=65 years | 13.1% | 10.6–16.1 |
PreventionCDC PLACES 2022 / 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Current lack of health insurance among adults aged 18-64 years | 11.2% | 8.6–14.6 |
| Taking medicine to control high blood pressure among adults with high blood pressure | 78.7% | 76.9–80.4 |
| Visits to doctor for routine checkup within the past year among adults | 76.2% | 74.0–78.4 |
| Cholesterol screening among adults | 86.0% | 83.9–88.2 |
| Colorectal cancer screening among adults aged 45–75 years | 67.5% | 62.5–72.6 |
| Visited dentist or dental clinic in the past year among adults | 61.5% | 57.8–65.2 |
| Mammography use among women aged 50-74 years | 72.6% | 68.3–76.4 |
Health Risk BehaviorsCDC PLACES 2022 / 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Binge drinking among adults | 16.4% | 14.9–18.1 |
| Current cigarette smoking among adults | 13.8% | 11.3–16.5 |
| No leisure-time physical activity among adults | 25.8% | 22.0–29.7 |
| Short sleep duration among adults | 35.1% | 28.2–42.9 |
Health StatusCDC PLACES 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Fair or poor self-rated health status among adults | 19.8% | 16.9–23.0 |
| Frequent mental distress among adults | 18.8% | 16.8–20.6 |
| Frequent physical distress among adults | 14.2% | 12.6–16.0 |
DisabilityCDC PLACES 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Cognitive disability among adults | 15.6% | 13.4–18.0 |
| Any disability among adults | 33.3% | 29.6–37.1 |
| Hearing disability among adults | 7.7% | 6.8–8.6 |
| Independent living disability among adults | 9.0% | 7.7–10.6 |
| Mobility disability among adults | 15.4% | 13.1–17.8 |
| Self-care disability among adults | 3.7% | 3.1–4.3 |
| Vision disability among adults | 4.8% | 4.1–5.6 |
Community & economyCensus ACS 5-Year · 2024 release · observed
| Measure | Value | US median (p10–p90) | TX median (p10–p90) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty rate | 16.6% | 10.6% (3.1–25.8%) n=32,364 | 12.4% (3.5–26.4%) n=1,869 |
| Uninsured 18–64 | 10.1% | 9.0% (1.5–24.3%) n=32,286 | 22.3% (8.2–41.5%) n=1,862 |
| No HS diploma (25+) | 0.0% | 7.9% (1.8–20.7%) n=32,505 | 12.2% (2.5–30.0%) n=1,881 |
| Bachelor's or higher (25+) | 18.2% | 23.3% (9.2–53.6%) n=32,505 | 21.9% (9.0–51.4%) n=1,881 |
| Unemployment rate (16+) | 0.0% | 3.9% (0.0–9.8%) n=32,274 | 4.2% (0.0–9.4%) n=1,865 |
| Households without a vehicle | 0.0% | 3.9% (0.0–12.5%) n=32,322 | 3.7% (0.0–10.8%) n=1,868 |
| Broadband subscription | 79.3% | 89.3% (75.1–97.1%) n=32,322 | 89.2% (75.0–97.3%) n=1,868 |
| Housing cost burden (≥30% income) | 18.6% | 23.7% (10.6–40.0%) n=32,322 | 26.2% (8.8–40.3%) n=1,868 |
| Homeownership rate | 94.5% | 78.7% (51.7–94.0%) n=32,322 | 75.0% (46.4–92.3%) n=1,868 |
| Crowded housing (>1 per room) | 0.0% | 1.3% (0.0–6.3%) n=32,322 | 3.1% (0.0–9.0%) n=1,868 |
| Foreign-born population | 3.1% | 2.6% (0.0–18.6%) n=32,553 | 8.1% (0.1–26.4%) n=1,886 |
| Single-parent households | 50.0% | 53.6% (37.3–74.1%) n=32,087 | 48.5% (34.3–70.6%) n=1,861 |
| Population 65+ | 12.8% | 19.4% (10.8–33.6%) n=32,553 | 16.1% (8.6–30.1%) n=1,886 |
| Median age | 52.3 yr | 42.2 yr (33.0–56.3) n=32,292 | 38.3 yr (30.9–52.3) n=1,866 |
| Median household income | $93,050 | $72,070 ($46,039–$118,707) n=30,318 | $69,983 ($46,006–$112,413) n=1,737 |
| Median home value | $162,500 | $222,200 ($100,300–$579,820) n=30,049 | $210,500 ($97,060–$429,760) n=1,693 |
| Median gross rent | — | $1,021 ($677–$1,912) n=25,670 | $1,154 ($764–$1,815) n=1,508 |
Life expectancyNCHS / RWJF USALEEP · model-based
| Measure | Value | US median (p10–p90) | TX median (p10–p90) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy at birth | 77.0 yr ± 1.82 | 78.9 yr (74.7–82.8) n=31,308 | 78.2 yr (75.1–81.7) n=1,772 |
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 1.82 years of 77.0, and it’s very unlikely to be off by more than twice that.
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