ZIP code
99151
in Marcus, WashingtonPopulation 242
42.95/ 100
Ranked #24,418 of 32,066 US ZIPs (bottom 24%)
Ranked #547 of 581 Washington ZIPs (bottom 5.9%)
Ranked #51 of 57 Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA ZIPs (bottom 10.6%)
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.
Mammography
62.5%
in the bottom 1.3% 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 ›Natural-disaster risk
in the bottom 0.7% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST1stUS1stDefinition & source ›
This area’s national rank on its single highest non-flood natural hazard — such as wildfire, tornado, or earthquake — in FEMA’s modeled National Risk Index; flooding is shown separately.
Full methodology ›Expected annual disaster loss
$0
in the bottom 1.2% 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 ›Walkability
200 intersections/sq mi
in the top 2.7% nationally
Higher is healthier
ST97thUS97thDefinition & source ›
The number of street intersections per square mile — a standard street-connectivity measure; denser networks correlate with more walkable neighborhoods.
Full methodology ›Distance to a hazardous-chemical facility
23.2 mi
in the top 3.6% nationally
Higher is healthier
ST96thUS96thDefinition & 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 ›Fine-particle (PM2.5) exceedance
2.2%
in the top 4.0% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST82ndUS96thDefinition & source ›
The share of days in the year when modeled fine-particle (PM2.5) pollution was above the EPA’s daily limit of 35 micrograms per cubic meter.
Full methodology ›Distance to a Superfund site
0.3 mi
in the bottom 4.9% nationally
Higher is healthier
ST10thUS5thDefinition & 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 ›Humid extreme heat
9 days/year
in the bottom 6.1% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST40thUS6thDefinition & 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 ›Hearing disability
11.1%
in the top 8.7% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST95thUS91stDefinition & source ›
The estimated share of adults who are deaf or have serious difficulty hearing.
Full methodology ›Colon-cancer screening
57.6%
in the bottom 8.4% nationally
Higher is healthier
ST6thUS8thDefinition & source ›
The estimated share of adults aged 45–75 who are up to date on colorectal-cancer screening.
Full methodology ›The read
Marcus, Washington (ZIP 99151) ranks in the bottom 24% nationally (24,418th) and the bottom 5.9% of Washington (547th), based on limited data; treat as directional.
A number of readings press hard on the profile and set its tone: modeled mammography lies in the bottom 1.3% nationally, and fine-particle is in the top 4.0% nationally. Distance to a Superfund site registers in the bottom 4.9% nationally, and modeled hearing disability lies in the top 8.7% nationally. Modeled colon screening is in the bottom 8.4% nationally. On the brighter side, modeled expected annual loss registers in the bottom 1.2% nationally, walkability lies in the top 2.7% nationally, and distance to a hazardous-chemical facility is in the top 3.6% nationally. Modeled humid heat registers in the bottom 6.1% nationally. Unemployment lies at the national minimum, shared with about 15% of ZIPs.
Against its neighbors, walkability runs far higher than the surrounding ZIPs on this measure. For context, expected annual loss is FEMA's modeled estimate, in dollars, of average yearly harm to people from natural hazards. 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. Fine-particle is fine airborne particles about one-thirtieth the width of a hair, counted on modeled days above the EPA standard. The closest ZIP that ranks healthier overall is ZIP 99126, 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 Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA metro area.
Compared with the ZIP codes measured across all nine scoring domains — not with all US ZIP codes.
Lifting this score
Risk Behavior
healthier than 72%
11%
Climate / Disaster RiskPartial
in the top 0.05%
5%
About typical
Social Need / SDOH
healthier than 46%
16%
Holding it back
Chronic Disease Burden
healthier than 24%
21%
Environmental Hazard
healthier than 26%
14%
Preventive Care
healthier than 7%
13%
Mental Health
healthier than 31%
8%
Disability
healthier than 19%
7%
Healthcare Access
healthier than 14%
5%
Lifting this score
Climate / Disaster RiskPartial
in the top 0.00%
5%
About typical
Mental Health
healthier than 42%
8%
Holding it back
Chronic Disease Burden
healthier than 8%
21%
Social Need / SDOH
healthier than 10%
16%
Environmental Hazard
healthier than 27%
14%
Preventive Care
healthier than 12%
13%
Risk Behavior
healthier than 24%
11%
Disability
healthier than 4%
7%
Healthcare Access
healthier than 12%
5%
Lifting this score
Environmental Hazard
healthier than 83%
14%
Mental Health
healthier than 68%
8%
Climate / Disaster RiskPartial
in the top 0.00%
5%
Holding it back
Chronic Disease Burden
in the bottom 0.00%
21%
Social Need / SDOH
healthier than 6%
16%
Preventive Care
healthier than 6%
13%
Risk Behavior
healthier than 23%
11%
Disability
in the bottom 0.00%
7%
Healthcare Access
healthier than 5%
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
99126
Washingtonshares a border
Score 43.13
Closest healthier
99141
Washingtonshares a border
Score 46.56
Similar health profile
80480
Colorado97% similar profile
Score 44.94
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 | 34.3% | 31.4–37.6 |
| High blood pressure among adults | 38.0% | 34.8–41.4 |
| Cancer (non-skin) or melanoma among adults | 10.6% | 9.4–11.6 |
| Current asthma among adults | 12.3% | 11.0–13.9 |
| Coronary heart disease among adults | 9.7% | 8.4–11.2 |
| Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease among adults | 9.3% | 7.6–11.2 |
| Depression among adults | 25.3% | 22.3–28.6 |
| Diagnosed diabetes among adults | 13.0% | 11.3–15.0 |
| High cholesterol among adults who have ever been screened | 37.0% | 33.8–40.5 |
| Obesity among adults | 35.8% | 31.3–40.7 |
| Stroke among adults | 4.9% | 4.1–5.7 |
| All teeth lost among adults aged >=65 years | 16.4% | 13.6–19.6 |
PreventionCDC PLACES 2022 / 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Current lack of health insurance among adults aged 18-64 years | 10.1% | 7.7–12.6 |
| Taking medicine to control high blood pressure among adults with high blood pressure | 74.4% | 71.3–77.2 |
| Visits to doctor for routine checkup within the past year among adults | 71.9% | 68.5–75.0 |
| Cholesterol screening among adults | 82.4% | 79.9–84.7 |
| Colorectal cancer screening among adults aged 45–75 years | 57.6% | 53.5–61.8 |
| Visited dentist or dental clinic in the past year among adults | 56.6% | 53.4–59.8 |
| Mammography use among women aged 50-74 years | 62.5% | 55.8–68.9 |
Health Risk BehaviorsCDC PLACES 2022 / 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Binge drinking among adults | 14.9% | 12.7–17.4 |
| Current cigarette smoking among adults | 15.8% | 12.8–18.8 |
| No leisure-time physical activity among adults | 24.3% | 20.1–28.7 |
| Short sleep duration among adults | 32.1% | 28.2–36.2 |
Health StatusCDC PLACES 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Fair or poor self-rated health status among adults | 23.1% | 19.4–27.2 |
| Frequent mental distress among adults | 17.4% | 15.4–19.8 |
| Frequent physical distress among adults | 17.1% | 14.8–19.6 |
DisabilityCDC PLACES 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Cognitive disability among adults | 17.1% | 14.6–19.9 |
| Any disability among adults | 37.9% | 33.4–42.5 |
| Hearing disability among adults | 11.1% | 9.7–12.6 |
| Independent living disability among adults | 10.7% | 9.0–12.6 |
| Mobility disability among adults | 18.6% | 15.7–21.9 |
| Self-care disability among adults | 5.2% | 4.4–6.3 |
| Vision disability among adults | 6.6% | 5.5–7.8 |
Community & economyCensus ACS 5-Year · 2024 release · observed
| Measure | Value | US median (p10–p90) | WA median (p10–p90) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty rate | 23.1% | 10.6% (3.1–25.8%) n=32,364 | 9.6% (3.5–22.3%) n=583 |
| Uninsured 18–64 | 18.9% | 9.0% (1.5–24.3%) n=32,286 | 8.2% (1.8–22.7%) n=582 |
| No HS diploma (25+) | 14.7% | 7.9% (1.8–20.7%) n=32,505 | 7.0% (1.5–16.5%) n=588 |
| Bachelor's or higher (25+) | 12.4% | 23.3% (9.2–53.6%) n=32,505 | 27.4% (12.3–59.7%) n=588 |
| Unemployment rate (16+) | 0.0% | 3.9% (0.0–9.8%) n=32,274 | 4.5% (0.0–9.7%) n=584 |
| Households without a vehicle | 2.0% | 3.9% (0.0–12.5%) n=32,322 | 3.7% (0.0–10.2%) n=580 |
| Broadband subscription | 86.1% | 89.3% (75.1–97.1%) n=32,322 | 92.7% (81.1–97.4%) n=580 |
| Housing cost burden (≥30% income) | 28.7% | 23.7% (10.6–40.0%) n=32,322 | 28.9% (14.6–40.6%) n=580 |
| Homeownership rate | 87.1% | 78.7% (51.7–94.0%) n=32,322 | 75.2% (48.2–91.7%) n=580 |
| Crowded housing (>1 per room) | 1.0% | 1.3% (0.0–6.3%) n=32,322 | 2.6% (0.0–7.9%) n=580 |
| Foreign-born population | 0.8% | 2.6% (0.0–18.6%) n=32,553 | 6.7% (0.3–27.6%) n=588 |
| Single-parent households | 44.0% | 53.6% (37.3–74.1%) n=32,087 | 54.3% (40.5–76.0%) n=574 |
| Population 65+ | 29.3% | 19.4% (10.8–33.6%) n=32,553 | 18.9% (10.3–36.9%) n=588 |
| Median age | 53.0 yr | 42.2 yr (33.0–56.3) n=32,292 | 41.0 yr (32.9–58.8) n=584 |
| Median household income | $55,489 | $72,070 ($46,039–$118,707) n=30,318 | $84,646 ($56,217–$132,145) n=547 |
| Median home value | $169,400 | $222,200 ($100,300–$579,820) n=30,049 | $452,750 ($241,540–$826,380) n=542 |
| Median gross rent | $975 | $1,021 ($677–$1,912) n=25,670 | $1,416 ($840–$2,197) n=476 |
Life expectancyNCHS / RWJF USALEEP · model-based
| Measure | Value | US median (p10–p90) | WA median (p10–p90) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy at birth | 81.2 yr ± 1.49 | 78.9 yr (74.7–82.8) n=31,308 | 80.2 yr (77.3–83.1) n=584 |
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 1.49 years of 81.2, and it’s very unlikely to be off by more than twice that.
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