ZIP code
76705
in Waco, TexasPopulation 31,616
39.15/ 100
Ranked #27,295 of 32,066 US ZIPs (bottom 14.9%)
Ranked #1,528 of 1,868 Texas ZIPs (bottom 18%)
Ranked #29 of 36 Waco, TX ZIPs (bottom 19%)
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.
Lithium in drinking water
140 µg/L
in the top 1.1% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST99thUS99thDefinition & source ›
The average detected level of lithium — a natural trace metal with no federal drinking-water limit yet — across the public water systems serving this ZIP, in micrograms per liter.
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 ›Uninsured (under 65)
20.7%
in the top 4.0% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST70thUS96thDefinition & source ›
The estimated share of adults aged 18–64 with no current health-insurance coverage.
Full methodology ›Dry extreme heat
92.8 days/year
in the top 2.2% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST85thUS98thDefinition & source ›
The average number of days per year with a modeled daily high of at least 95 °F.
Full methodology ›Expected annual disaster loss
$0
in the top 4.4% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST91stUS96thDefinition & 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 ›Crowded housing
7.8%
in the top 7.0% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST85thUS93rdDefinition & source ›
The share of occupied homes with more than one person per room, the Census definition of crowded housing.
Full methodology ›Slow internet speeds
1.3%
in the top 8.7% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST89thUS91stDefinition & source ›
The share of homes whose fastest available download speed is under 10 Mbps.
Full methodology ›Radon
0.7 pCi/L
in the bottom 2.2% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST16thUS2ndDefinition & 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 ›The read
In its overall standing, ZIP 76705, one of several in Waco, Texas lands in the bottom 14.9% nationally (27,295th) and the bottom 18% of Texas (1,528th).
Several serious readings shape the profile and deserve first mention: lithium in drinking water lands in the top 1.1% nationally, modeled uninsured lies in the top 4.0% nationally, and modeled extreme heat stands in the top 2.2% nationally. Modeled expected annual loss rests in the top 4.4% nationally, crowded housing registers in the top 7.0% nationally, and slow internet speeds resides in the top 8.7% nationally. Modeled humid heat settles in the top 10.3% nationally, and short sleep is in the top 10.5% nationally. Floodplain exposure sits in the top 10.7% nationally. On the better side, modeled radon lands in the bottom 2.2% nationally.
Against the wider neighborhood, expected annual loss runs far higher than the surrounding ZIPs on this measure. Put simply, lithium in drinking water is a natural metal that dissolves into some groundwater and has no federal drinking-water limit yet. Expected annual loss is FEMA's modeled estimate, in dollars, of average yearly harm to people from natural hazards. Radon is a radioactive soil gas the EPA identifies as the top cause of lung cancer in nonsmokers. On the overall standing, ZIP 76622, just across the boundary, ranks healthier.
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 Waco, TX metro area.
Compared with the ZIP codes measured across all nine scoring domains — not with all US ZIP codes.
Lifting this score
Healthcare Access
healthier than 73%
5%
About typical
Chronic Disease Burden
healthier than 54%
21%
Environmental Hazard
healthier than 50%
14%
Holding it back
Social Need / SDOH
healthier than 19%
16%
Preventive Care
healthier than 6%
13%
Risk Behavior
healthier than 12%
11%
Mental Health
healthier than 20%
8%
Disability
healthier than 20%
7%
Climate / Disaster Risk
healthier than 3%
5%
Lifting this score
Healthcare Access
healthier than 67%
5%
About typical
Chronic Disease Burden
healthier than 41%
21%
Holding it back
Social Need / SDOH
healthier than 10%
16%
Environmental Hazard
healthier than 33%
14%
Preventive Care
healthier than 22%
13%
Risk Behavior
healthier than 18%
11%
Mental Health
healthier than 9%
8%
Disability
healthier than 24%
7%
Climate / Disaster Risk
healthier than 11%
5%
Nothing measured is lifting this score.
About typical
Healthcare Access
healthier than 59%
5%
Holding it back
Chronic Disease Burden
healthier than 36%
21%
Social Need / SDOH
healthier than 18%
16%
Environmental Hazard
healthier than 27%
14%
Preventive Care
healthier than 23%
13%
Risk Behavior
healthier than 18%
11%
Mental Health
healthier than 18%
8%
Disability
healthier than 18%
7%
Climate / Disaster Risk
healthier than 14%
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 ›
Findings that name this ZIP
2 of our published findings list this ZIP code. Each finding compares one published measure against a stated benchmark, and names only the ZIP codes whose estimates are reliable enough to rank. See all surprising findings.
Below what income predicts
The ZIP codes that outlive their incomes
Estimated life expectancy is 74.5 ± 1.1 years. A median household income of $58,236 predicts 77.9 years — 3.5 years below.
Ranked #4,683 of the 5,842 ZIP codes this finding names, ordered by years above what income predicts, highest first.
Below its nearby ZIPs
The ZIP codes that outlive their neighbors
Estimated life expectancy is 74.5 ± 1.1 years. The 47 nearest ZIP codes with estimates average 77.8 years — 3.3 years below them.
Ranked #2,581 of the 3,687 ZIP codes this finding names, ordered by years above the nearby-ZIP average, highest first.
Nearby & similar ZIPs
Editorially selected — see how this ZIP compares to nearby and similar places.
Nearby
76622
Texasshares a border
Score 39.98
Closest healthier
76624
Texasshares a border
Score 48.92
Similar health profile
75110
Texas99% similar profile
Score 39.48
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 | 24.9% | 21.9–28.0 |
| High blood pressure among adults | 37.1% | 32.9–41.3 |
| Cancer (non-skin) or melanoma among adults | 6.3% | 5.7–7.0 |
| Current asthma among adults | 10.9% | 9.6–12.3 |
| Coronary heart disease among adults | 6.8% | 6.1–7.5 |
| Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease among adults | 8.2% | 7.4–9.1 |
| Depression among adults | 23.9% | 20.3–27.7 |
| Diagnosed diabetes among adults | 14.3% | 12.5–16.3 |
| High cholesterol among adults who have ever been screened | 34.4% | 30.2–38.6 |
| Obesity among adults | 38.3% | 30.5–46.4 |
| Stroke among adults | 4.0% | 3.7–4.3 |
| All teeth lost among adults aged >=65 years | 20.5% | 17.2–24.3 |
PreventionCDC PLACES 2022 / 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Current lack of health insurance among adults aged 18-64 years | 20.7% | 18.5–23.2 |
| Taking medicine to control high blood pressure among adults with high blood pressure | 74.6% | 71.7–77.2 |
| Visits to doctor for routine checkup within the past year among adults | 73.6% | 69.4–77.3 |
| Cholesterol screening among adults | 81.5% | 79.4–83.4 |
| Colorectal cancer screening among adults aged 45–75 years | 58.4% | 53.2–63.7 |
| Visited dentist or dental clinic in the past year among adults | 46.5% | 43.0–50.3 |
| Mammography use among women aged 50-74 years | 69.9% | 61.7–77.7 |
Health Risk BehaviorsCDC PLACES 2022 / 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Binge drinking among adults | 16.1% | 13.2–19.3 |
| Current cigarette smoking among adults | 17.1% | 14.8–19.5 |
| No leisure-time physical activity among adults | 32.5% | 27.7–37.4 |
| Short sleep duration among adults | 41.6% | 35.1–48.6 |
Health StatusCDC PLACES 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Fair or poor self-rated health status among adults | 27.4% | 24.3–30.7 |
| Frequent mental distress among adults | 20.0% | 17.7–22.3 |
| Frequent physical distress among adults | 16.0% | 14.2–17.9 |
DisabilityCDC PLACES 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Cognitive disability among adults | 19.0% | 17.0–21.1 |
| Any disability among adults | 37.0% | 32.4–41.7 |
| Hearing disability among adults | 7.3% | 6.5–8.2 |
| Independent living disability among adults | 11.4% | 10.3–12.6 |
| Mobility disability among adults | 17.6% | 15.6–19.9 |
| Self-care disability among adults | 5.6% | 5.1–6.1 |
| Vision disability among adults | 7.9% | 7.3–8.6 |
Community & economyCensus ACS 5-Year · 2024 release · observed
| Measure | Value | US median (p10–p90) | TX median (p10–p90) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty rate | 19.3% | 10.6% (3.1–25.8%) n=32,364 | 12.4% (3.5–26.4%) n=1,869 |
| Uninsured 18–64 | 33.8% | 9.0% (1.5–24.3%) n=32,286 | 22.3% (8.2–41.5%) n=1,862 |
| No HS diploma (25+) | 19.5% | 7.9% (1.8–20.7%) n=32,505 | 12.2% (2.5–30.0%) n=1,881 |
| Bachelor's or higher (25+) | 16.8% | 23.3% (9.2–53.6%) n=32,505 | 21.9% (9.0–51.4%) n=1,881 |
| Unemployment rate (16+) | 4.5% | 3.9% (0.0–9.8%) n=32,274 | 4.2% (0.0–9.4%) n=1,865 |
| Households without a vehicle | 3.3% | 3.9% (0.0–12.5%) n=32,322 | 3.7% (0.0–10.8%) n=1,868 |
| Broadband subscription | 88.4% | 89.3% (75.1–97.1%) n=32,322 | 89.2% (75.0–97.3%) n=1,868 |
| Housing cost burden (≥30% income) | 29.1% | 23.7% (10.6–40.0%) n=32,322 | 26.2% (8.8–40.3%) n=1,868 |
| Homeownership rate | 62.8% | 78.7% (51.7–94.0%) n=32,322 | 75.0% (46.4–92.3%) n=1,868 |
| Crowded housing (>1 per room) | 7.8% | 1.3% (0.0–6.3%) n=32,322 | 3.1% (0.0–9.0%) n=1,868 |
| Foreign-born population | 12.8% | 2.6% (0.0–18.6%) n=32,553 | 8.1% (0.1–26.4%) n=1,886 |
| Single-parent households | 47.2% | 53.6% (37.3–74.1%) n=32,087 | 48.5% (34.3–70.6%) n=1,861 |
| Population 65+ | 13.2% | 19.4% (10.8–33.6%) n=32,553 | 16.1% (8.6–30.1%) n=1,886 |
| Median age | 35.1 yr | 42.2 yr (33.0–56.3) n=32,292 | 38.3 yr (30.9–52.3) n=1,866 |
| Median household income | $58,236 | $72,070 ($46,039–$118,707) n=30,318 | $69,983 ($46,006–$112,413) n=1,737 |
| Median home value | $190,600 | $222,200 ($100,300–$579,820) n=30,049 | $210,500 ($97,060–$429,760) n=1,693 |
| Median gross rent | $1,000 | $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 | 74.5 yr ± 0.57 | 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 0.57 years of 74.5, and it’s very unlikely to be off by more than twice that.
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