Some experts suggest that a person’s ZIP Code is more predictive of their health than their genetic code. Having detailed, local information on health factors and health outcomes in the places where Missourians live can help community health leaders take action to help create and sustain a healthy Missouri.
Spotlight on ZIP Health provides unique information on the top health factors facing counties in Missouri, and the healthiest and least-healthy ZIP Codes within each county. The data are arranged to include which health and social factors should be prioritized in each ZIP Code.