ZIP code
80827
in Lake George, ColoradoPopulation 808
55.34/ 100
Ranked #9,047 of 32,066 US ZIPs (top 28%)
Ranked #248 of 502 Colorado ZIPs (top 49%)
Ranked #29 of 49 Colorado Springs, CO ZIPs (bottom 41%)
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.
Humid extreme heat
0.9 days/year
in the bottom 0.6% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST9thUS1stDefinition & source ›
The average number of days per year when modeled heat stress — temperature, humidity, sun, and wind combined — reaches levels hard on the body outdoors.
Full methodology ›Park land
72.9%
in the top 1.0% nationally
Higher is healthier
ST92ndUS99thDefinition & source ›
The share of this ZIP’s land area that is public parkland.
Full methodology ›Air-toxics cancer risk
10 per million
in the bottom 2.8% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST17thUS3rdDefinition & source ›
The EPA’s modeled estimate of added lifetime cancer risk from breathing outdoor air toxics, in cases per million people exposed over a lifetime.
Full methodology ›Civic-institution access
1.2 per 1,000 residents
in the top 2.9% nationally
Higher is healthier
ST95thUS97thDefinition & source ›
The number of civic and social organizations inside this ZIP’s boundary, per 1,000 residents.
Counted from establishments located inside this ZIP’s boundary, so one just across the line is not counted. Where a ZIP has too few residents for the density to be reliable, no value is published rather than an unreliable one.
Full methodology ›Obesity
25.4%
in the bottom 6.2% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST36thUS6thDefinition & source ›
The estimated share of adults with obesity, defined as a body-mass index of 30 or higher.
Full methodology ›Slow internet speeds
2.4%
in the top 4.9% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST94thUS95thDefinition & source ›
The share of homes whose fastest available download speed is under 10 Mbps.
Full methodology ›Distance to a hazardous-chemical facility
19.9 mi
in the top 4.9% nationally
Higher is healthier
ST88thUS95thDefinition & 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 ›Short sleep
28.7%
in the bottom 4.9% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST27thUS5thDefinition & source ›
The estimated share of adults who usually sleep less than seven hours in a 24-hour period.
Full methodology ›Recreation access
1.2 per 1,000 residents
in the top 5.8% nationally
Higher is healthier
ST88thUS94thDefinition & source ›
The number of places for physical recreation — gyms, sports, and fitness venues — inside this ZIP’s boundary, per 1,000 residents.
Counted from establishments located inside this ZIP’s boundary, so one just across the line is not counted. Where a ZIP has too few residents for the density to be reliable, no value is published rather than an unreliable one.
Full methodology ›Radon
3.1 pCi/L
in the top 9.3% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST88thUS91stDefinition & 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 overall standing, Lake George, Colorado (ZIP 80827) comes out in the top 28% healthiest ZIPs nationally (9,047th) and the top 49% of Colorado (248th).
The profile opens balanced, with readings on either hand: modeled humid heat registers in the bottom 0.6% nationally, park land stands in the top 1.0% nationally, and modeled air-toxics cancer risk lands in the bottom 2.8% nationally. Civic is in the top 2.9% nationally, modeled obesity resides in the bottom 6.2% nationally, and distance to a hazardous-chemical facility rests in the top 4.9% nationally. Modeled short sleep lies in the bottom 4.9% nationally, and recreation sits in the top 5.8% nationally. By contrast, slow internet speeds settles in the top 4.9% nationally, and modeled radon registers in the top 9.3% nationally.
Relative to the ZIPs around it, park land runs far higher than the surrounding ZIPs on this measure. In plain terms, air-toxics cancer risk is a modeled EPA estimate of added lifetime cancer risk from breathing outdoor air, per million people. Distance to a hazardous-chemical facility is a plant handling large amounts of hazardous chemicals that must file an EPA risk-management plan for accidental releases. Radon is a radioactive soil gas the EPA identifies as the top cause of lung cancer in nonsmokers. The nearest healthier ZIP overall is ZIP 80135, 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 Colorado Springs, CO metro area.
Compared with the ZIP codes measured across all nine scoring domains — not with all US ZIP codes.
Lifting this score
Environmental Hazard
healthier than 87%
14%
Preventive Care
healthier than 66%
13%
Risk Behavior
healthier than 93%
11%
Mental Health
healthier than 79%
8%
Climate / Disaster Risk
healthier than 95%
5%
About typical
Social Need / SDOH
healthier than 42%
16%
Disability
healthier than 51%
7%
Holding it back
Chronic Disease Burden
healthier than 34%
21%
Healthcare Access
healthier than 18%
5%
Lifting this score
Environmental Hazard
healthier than 84%
14%
Preventive Care
healthier than 92%
13%
Risk Behavior
healthier than 79%
11%
Mental Health
healthier than 83%
8%
Climate / Disaster Risk
healthier than 61%
5%
Holding it back
Chronic Disease Burden
healthier than 7%
21%
Social Need / SDOH
healthier than 22%
16%
Disability
healthier than 26%
7%
Healthcare Access
healthier than 30%
5%
Lifting this score
Environmental Hazard
healthier than 79%
14%
Preventive Care
healthier than 98%
13%
Risk Behavior
healthier than 88%
11%
Mental Health
in the top 0.00%
8%
Holding it back
Chronic Disease Burden
in the bottom 0.00%
21%
Social Need / SDOH
healthier than 23%
16%
Disability
healthier than 14%
7%
Climate / Disaster Risk
healthier than 35%
5%
Healthcare Access
healthier than 19%
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
80135
Coloradoshares a border
Score 64.21
Closest healthier
80432
Coloradoshares a border
Score 62.96
Similar health profile
81236
Colorado99% similar profile
Score 57.93
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 | 36.0% | 32.7–39.3 |
| High blood pressure among adults | 38.6% | 34.9–42.3 |
| Cancer (non-skin) or melanoma among adults | 12.6% | 11.6–13.6 |
| Current asthma among adults | 11.5% | 10.4–12.7 |
| Coronary heart disease among adults | 9.0% | 8.0–10.0 |
| Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease among adults | 8.9% | 7.5–10.4 |
| Depression among adults | 21.6% | 18.9–24.3 |
| Diagnosed diabetes among adults | 12.9% | 11.2–14.5 |
| High cholesterol among adults who have ever been screened | 40.9% | 37.2–44.7 |
| Obesity among adults | 25.4% | 20.3–30.7 |
| Stroke among adults | 4.4% | 3.9–4.9 |
| All teeth lost among adults aged >=65 years | 9.7% | 8.1–11.5 |
PreventionCDC PLACES 2022 / 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Current lack of health insurance among adults aged 18-64 years | 7.1% | 5.9–8.6 |
| Taking medicine to control high blood pressure among adults with high blood pressure | 79.1% | 76.1–81.6 |
| Visits to doctor for routine checkup within the past year among adults | 77.9% | 75.1–80.5 |
| Cholesterol screening among adults | 90.9% | 89.6–91.9 |
| Colorectal cancer screening among adults aged 45–75 years | 68.7% | 64.6–72.4 |
| Visited dentist or dental clinic in the past year among adults | 67.3% | 64.4–70.1 |
| Mammography use among women aged 50-74 years | 70.7% | 63.8–76.9 |
Health Risk BehaviorsCDC PLACES 2022 / 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Binge drinking among adults | 14.2% | 12.2–16.4 |
| Current cigarette smoking among adults | 13.0% | 10.8–15.5 |
| No leisure-time physical activity among adults | 19.0% | 15.7–22.5 |
| Short sleep duration among adults | 28.7% | 24.3–33.5 |
Health StatusCDC PLACES 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Fair or poor self-rated health status among adults | 18.3% | 15.7–21.0 |
| Frequent mental distress among adults | 14.4% | 12.8–16.0 |
| Frequent physical distress among adults | 15.0% | 13.2–16.9 |
DisabilityCDC PLACES 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Cognitive disability among adults | 12.7% | 11.1–14.5 |
| Any disability among adults | 31.1% | 27.1–35.1 |
| Hearing disability among adults | 9.7% | 8.7–10.8 |
| Independent living disability among adults | 7.6% | 6.6–8.7 |
| Mobility disability among adults | 15.4% | 13.2–17.7 |
| Self-care disability among adults | 4.2% | 3.7–4.9 |
| Vision disability among adults | 4.9% | 4.3–5.7 |
Community & economyCensus ACS 5-Year · 2024 release · observed
| Measure | Value | US median (p10–p90) | CO median (p10–p90) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty rate | 5.1% | 10.6% (3.1–25.8%) n=32,364 | 9.1% (2.3–21.1%) n=507 |
| Uninsured 18–64 | 0.0% | 9.0% (1.5–24.3%) n=32,286 | 9.9% (1.9–21.6%) n=503 |
| No HS diploma (25+) | 3.6% | 7.9% (1.8–20.7%) n=32,505 | 5.0% (0.0–16.3%) n=508 |
| Bachelor's or higher (25+) | 34.1% | 23.3% (9.2–53.6%) n=32,505 | 33.9% (14.8–65.1%) n=508 |
| Unemployment rate (16+) | 0.0% | 3.9% (0.0–9.8%) n=32,274 | 3.6% (0.0–7.7%) n=505 |
| Households without a vehicle | 3.8% | 3.9% (0.0–12.5%) n=32,322 | 2.9% (0.0–9.4%) n=507 |
| Broadband subscription | 89.1% | 89.3% (75.1–97.1%) n=32,322 | 92.5% (79.4–98.7%) n=507 |
| Housing cost burden (≥30% income) | 13.7% | 23.7% (10.6–40.0%) n=32,322 | 29.9% (15.9–42.9%) n=507 |
| Homeownership rate | 83.5% | 78.7% (51.7–94.0%) n=32,322 | 74.7% (51.5–93.8%) n=507 |
| Crowded housing (>1 per room) | 0.0% | 1.3% (0.0–6.3%) n=32,322 | 1.1% (0.0–5.3%) n=507 |
| Foreign-born population | 8.2% | 2.6% (0.0–18.6%) n=32,553 | 4.8% (0.0–14.6%) n=508 |
| Single-parent households | 91.9% | 53.6% (37.3–74.1%) n=32,087 | 54.4% (40.1–81.1%) n=500 |
| Population 65+ | 59.5% | 19.4% (10.8–33.6%) n=32,553 | 18.6% (9.2–36.4%) n=508 |
| Median age | 67.3 yr | 42.2 yr (33.0–56.3) n=32,292 | 41.0 yr (33.4–58.2) n=502 |
| Median household income | $88,125 | $72,070 ($46,039–$118,707) n=30,318 | $84,602 ($48,743–$134,919) n=470 |
| Median home value | $510,000 | $222,200 ($100,300–$579,820) n=30,049 | $458,400 ($191,360–$800,020) n=469 |
| Median gross rent | — | $1,021 ($677–$1,912) n=25,670 | $1,534 ($828–$2,196) n=401 |
Life expectancyNCHS / RWJF USALEEP · model-based
| Measure | Value | US median (p10–p90) | CO median (p10–p90) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy at birth | 82.1 yr ± 2.03 | 78.9 yr (74.7–82.8) n=31,308 | 80.4 yr (76.8–83.2) n=466 |
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 2.03 years of 82.1, and it’s very unlikely to be off by more than twice that.
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