In-depth health statistics about 30546. The 30546 ZIP Code, which is connected to Hiawassee, GA, has an uninsured (health insurance) rate of approximately 11.3%. This is about 28% higher than the overall U.S. uninsured rate of 8.8%. In regard to health risk behaviors in 30546, obesity is an issue for roughly % of residents. For adults aged 18 and older in this Hiawassee, GA region, an estimated % have high blood pressure.
An estimated 88.7% of residents in the 30546 ZIP Code have health insurance, which is approximately 2% higher than the rate of 86.8% rate seen in the state of Georgia overall and 3% lower than the insured rate of the U.S. in its entirety (91.2%). Of those with health insurance in this Hiawassee, GA region, approximately 63.7% have private health insurance. This compares to 66.2% of those insured in Georgia and 67.9% of those insured in the U.S. overall who have private health insurance. In addition, about 53.8% have public health insurance in ZIP Code 30546, versus 31.0% in Georgia and 35.1% in the U.S. overall.
See the chart below for a comparison of health insurance coverage in ZIP Code 30546, Georgia, and also in the U.S. as a whole.
See the table below for the regional comparison of health insurance coverage.
| Health Insurance | ZIP 30546 | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance | 88.7% | 86.8% | 91.2% |
| Private health insurance | 63.7% | 66.2% | 67.9% |
| Public health insurance | 53.8% | 31.0% | 35.1% |
| No health insurance | 11.3% | 13.2% | 8.8% |
| Employed, with health insurance | 81.7% | 84.2% | 89.0% |
| Unemployed, with health insurance | 73.0% | 57.5% | 72.4% |
This chart visualizes chronic health issues in this Hiawassee, GA region. Percentages here refer to adult residents in 30546 who are 18 years and older.
| Health Issue | Percent of adults* |
|---|
One of the most common preventative health measures practiced by residents of ZIP Code 30546 is current access to health insurance. It is estimated that about 88% of adults in 30546 that are at least 18 years old have taken this preventive measure in the past 12 months. In addition, about % of adults 18 years of age and older in this Towns County region have practiced the preventive measure in the past twelve months.
| Preventive Measure | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Current access to health insurance | 88% |
| Risk Behavior | Percent of adults* |
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Both age and income are strongly associated with health and mortality across regions. Income influences health and longevity through various factors. Additionally, income and health can create what is known as the health-poverty trap, where poor health and income disparity become interconnected. And regarding age, those 62 years and older are statistically more likely to encounter diseases and chronic conditions.
The median age of 58.6 years in ZIP Code 30546 is 60% higher than the Georgia median age of 36.7 years and is 54% higher than the overall U.S. median age of 38.1 years. An estimated 43.1% of residents in this Hiawassee, GA region are at least 62 years old, which compares to 16.8% of Georgia residents and 19.2% of the country in its entirety. Approximately 9.6% of the population in ZIP Code 30546 is living below the poverty line, which is 15% lower than the percentage of the population in Georgia living below the poverty line (11.3%) and 1% higher than the percentage of the overall U.S. population living in poverty (9.5%).
A comparison of income levels in ZIP Code 30546, the state of Georgia, and also in the U.S. as a whole.
See the table below for the regional comparison of income levels.
| Income | ZIP 30546 | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $50,245 | $58,700 | $62,843 |
| Mean household income | $64,637 | $82,406 | $88,607 |
| Per capita income | $29,505 | $31,067 | $34,103 |
| Median earnings (male) | $47,620 | $49,666 | $53,275 |
| Median earnings (female) | $37,516 | $40,286 | $43,022 |
See the table below for the regional comparison of age.
| Age | ZIP 30546 | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 60 to 64 years | 6.4% | 5.7% | 6.2% |
| 65 to 74 years | 20.7% | 8.3% | 9.1% |
| 75 to 84 years | 14.1% | 3.9% | 4.6% |
| 85 years and over | 4.6% | 1.3% | 1.9% |
| Under 18 years | 12.2% | 24.1% | 22.6% |
| 62 years and over | 43.1% | 16.8% | 19.2% |
See the chart below for an age comparison in ZIP Code 30546, Georgia, and also in the U.S. overall.
* Health data for ZIP 30546 courtesy of loquol.
