ZIP code
76599
in Gatesville, TexasPopulation 1,980
22.39/ 100
Ranked #31,715 of 32,066 US ZIPs (bottom 1.1%)
Ranked #1,864 of 1,868 Texas ZIPs (bottom 0.3%)
Ranked #28 of 31 Killeen-Temple, TX ZIPs (bottom 9.7%)
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.
Colon-cancer screening
38%
in the bottom 0.10% nationally
Higher is healthier
ST1stUS1stDefinition & source ›
The estimated share of adults aged 45–75 who are up to date on colorectal-cancer screening.
Full methodology ›Independent-living disability
18.6%
in the top 0.4% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST99thUS99thDefinition & source ›
The estimated share of adults who have difficulty doing errands alone, such as visiting a doctor’s office, because of a physical, mental, or emotional condition.
Full methodology ›Cognitive disability
27.5%
in the top 0.4% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST99thUS99thDefinition & source ›
The estimated share of adults with serious difficulty concentrating, remembering, or making decisions.
Full methodology ›Short sleep
49.1%
in the top 0.5% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST99thUS99thDefinition & source ›
The estimated share of adults who usually sleep less than seven hours in a 24-hour period.
Full methodology ›Tooth loss
33.7%
in the top 1.6% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST99thUS98thDefinition & source ›
The estimated share of adults aged 65 and older who have lost all of their natural teeth.
Full methodology ›Uninsured (under 65)
23%
in the top 3.0% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST76thUS97thDefinition & source ›
The estimated share of adults aged 18–64 with no current health-insurance coverage.
Full methodology ›Vision disability
11.1%
in the top 3.1% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST92ndUS97thDefinition & source ›
The estimated share of adults who are blind or have serious difficulty seeing even with glasses.
Full methodology ›Slow internet speeds
50%
in the top 0.9% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST99thUS99thDefinition & source ›
The share of homes whose fastest available download speed is under 10 Mbps.
Full methodology ›Obesity
50.1%
in the top 0.7% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST99thUS99thDefinition & source ›
The estimated share of adults with obesity, defined as a body-mass index of 30 or higher.
Full methodology ›Self-care disability
7.9%
in the top 3.0% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST96thUS97thDefinition & source ›
The estimated share of adults with difficulty dressing or bathing.
Full methodology ›The read
ZIP 76599, one of several in Gatesville, Texas, by its composite score, sits in the bottom 1.1% nationally (31,715th) and the bottom 0.3% of Texas (1,864th).
The measures that matter most for this area lead the way: modeled colon screening registers in the bottom 0.10% nationally, and independent living disability settles in the top 0.4% nationally. Modeled cognitive disability sits in the top 0.4% nationally, and short sleep lies in the top 0.5% nationally. Modeled tooth loss rests in the top 1.6% nationally, uninsured resides in the top 3.0% nationally, and vision disability is in the top 3.1% nationally. Slow internet speeds lands in the top 0.9% nationally, modeled obesity stands in the top 0.7% nationally, and modeled self-care disability registers in the top 3.0% nationally.
Next to the surrounding area, slow internet speeds runs far higher than the surrounding ZIPs on this measure. For a healthier comparison close by, see ZIP 76528, 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. Compare it against the US, this state and the Killeen-Temple, TX metro area.
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
Chronic Disease Burden
healthier than 47%
21%
Holding it back
Social Need / SDOH
healthier than 1%
16%
Environmental Hazard
healthier than 36%
14%
Preventive Care
healthier than 1%
13%
Risk Behavior
in the bottom 0.3%
11%
Mental Health
in the bottom 0.00%
8%
Disability
healthier than 4%
7%
Climate / Disaster Risk
healthier than 7%
5%
Healthcare Access
healthier than 11%
5%
Nothing measured is lifting this score.
Holding it back
Chronic Disease Burden
healthier than 33%
21%
Social Need / SDOH
in the bottom 0.00%
16%
Environmental Hazard
healthier than 22%
14%
Preventive Care
healthier than 3%
13%
Risk Behavior
in the bottom 0.08%
11%
Mental Health
in the bottom 0.00%
8%
Disability
healthier than 4%
7%
Climate / Disaster Risk
healthier than 35%
5%
Healthcare Access
healthier than 11%
5%
Nothing measured is lifting this score.
Holding it back
Chronic Disease Burden
healthier than 29%
21%
Social Need / SDOH
in the bottom 0.00%
16%
Environmental Hazard
healthier than 24%
14%
Preventive Care
healthier than 12%
13%
Risk Behavior
healthier than 6%
11%
Mental Health
in the bottom 0.00%
8%
Disability
healthier than 6%
7%
Climate / Disaster Risk
healthier than 35%
5%
Healthcare Access
in the bottom 0.00%
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
76528
Texasshares a border
Score 44.41
Closest healthier
76561
Texasabout 4.4 mi away
Score 49.52
Similar health profile
96128
California99% similar profile
Score 34.80
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 | 24.8% | 21.8–28.0 |
| High blood pressure among adults | 32.0% | 28.0–35.9 |
| Cancer (non-skin) or melanoma among adults | 3.4% | 3.0–3.8 |
| Current asthma among adults | 15.5% | 13.8–17.4 |
| Coronary heart disease among adults | 3.6% | 3.1–4.1 |
| Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease among adults | 9.9% | 8.3–11.7 |
| Depression among adults | 34.7% | 30.2–39.2 |
| Diagnosed diabetes among adults | 12.6% | 10.9–14.4 |
| High cholesterol among adults who have ever been screened | 28.1% | 24.4–31.9 |
| Obesity among adults | 50.1% | 42.5–57.5 |
| Stroke among adults | 3.3% | 2.9–3.7 |
| All teeth lost among adults aged >=65 years | 33.7% | 28.0–39.6 |
PreventionCDC PLACES 2022 / 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Current lack of health insurance among adults aged 18-64 years | 23.0% | 19.2–27.3 |
| Taking medicine to control high blood pressure among adults with high blood pressure | 68.4% | 64.2–72.6 |
| Visits to doctor for routine checkup within the past year among adults | 74.3% | 69.9–78.2 |
| Cholesterol screening among adults | 79.2% | 75.9–82.1 |
| Colorectal cancer screening among adults aged 45–75 years | 38.0% | 33.0–43.2 |
| Visited dentist or dental clinic in the past year among adults | 39.2% | 35.7–42.9 |
| Mammography use among women aged 50-74 years | 64.2% | 54.8–73.1 |
Health Risk BehaviorsCDC PLACES 2022 / 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Binge drinking among adults | 13.3% | 10.8–16.2 |
| Current cigarette smoking among adults | 27.2% | 23.3–31.4 |
| No leisure-time physical activity among adults | 43.1% | 37.3–48.7 |
| Short sleep duration among adults | 49.1% | 42.2–56.2 |
Health StatusCDC PLACES 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Fair or poor self-rated health status among adults | 34.9% | 30.5–39.8 |
| Frequent mental distress among adults | 29.9% | 26.8–33.0 |
| Frequent physical distress among adults | 19.7% | 17.2–22.3 |
DisabilityCDC PLACES 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Cognitive disability among adults | 27.5% | 24.2–31.0 |
| Any disability among adults | 41.8% | 36.8–46.8 |
| Hearing disability among adults | 4.1% | 3.5–4.6 |
| Independent living disability among adults | 18.6% | 16.2–21.3 |
| Mobility disability among adults | 20.4% | 17.5–23.6 |
| Self-care disability among adults | 7.9% | 6.8–9.1 |
| Vision disability among adults | 11.1% | 9.7–12.8 |
Community & economyCensus ACS 5-Year · 2024 release · observed
| Measure | Value | US median (p10–p90) | TX median (p10–p90) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty rate | — | 10.6% (3.1–25.8%) n=32,364 | 12.4% (3.5–26.4%) n=1,869 |
| Uninsured 18–64 | — | 9.0% (1.5–24.3%) n=32,286 | 22.3% (8.2–41.5%) n=1,862 |
| No HS diploma (25+) | 19.1% | 7.9% (1.8–20.7%) n=32,505 | 12.2% (2.5–30.0%) n=1,881 |
| Bachelor's or higher (25+) | 3.5% | 23.3% (9.2–53.6%) n=32,505 | 21.9% (9.0–51.4%) n=1,881 |
| Unemployment rate (16+) | — | 3.9% (0.0–9.8%) n=32,274 | 4.2% (0.0–9.4%) n=1,865 |
| Households without a vehicle | — | 3.9% (0.0–12.5%) n=32,322 | 3.7% (0.0–10.8%) n=1,868 |
| Broadband subscription | — | 89.3% (75.1–97.1%) n=32,322 | 89.2% (75.0–97.3%) n=1,868 |
| Housing cost burden (≥30% income) | — | 23.7% (10.6–40.0%) n=32,322 | 26.2% (8.8–40.3%) n=1,868 |
| Homeownership rate | — | 78.7% (51.7–94.0%) n=32,322 | 75.0% (46.4–92.3%) n=1,868 |
| Crowded housing (>1 per room) | — | 1.3% (0.0–6.3%) n=32,322 | 3.1% (0.0–9.0%) n=1,868 |
| Foreign-born population | 7.2% | 2.6% (0.0–18.6%) n=32,553 | 8.1% (0.1–26.4%) n=1,886 |
| Single-parent households | — | 53.6% (37.3–74.1%) n=32,087 | 48.5% (34.3–70.6%) n=1,861 |
| Population 65+ | 2.0% | 19.4% (10.8–33.6%) n=32,553 | 16.1% (8.6–30.1%) n=1,886 |
| Median age | 38.4 yr | 42.2 yr (33.0–56.3) n=32,292 | 38.3 yr (30.9–52.3) n=1,866 |
| Median household income | — | $72,070 ($46,039–$118,707) n=30,318 | $69,983 ($46,006–$112,413) n=1,737 |
| Median home value | — | $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 | 73.8 yr ± 1.19 | 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 1.19 years of 73.8, and it’s very unlikely to be off by more than twice that.
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