In-depth health statistics about 30818. ZIP Code 30818, which is linked to Matthews, GA, has an uninsured rate (health insurance) of approximately 23.9%. This is an estimated 172% higher than the overall U.S. uninsured rate of 8.8%. In regard to health risk behaviors in 30818, an estimated % of residents are current smokers. High blood pressure is an issue for roughly % of adults aged 18 and older in this Matthews, GA region.
An estimated 76.1% of residents in the 30818 ZIP Code have health insurance, which is approximately 12% lower than the rate of 86.8% rate seen in the state of Georgia overall and 17% lower than the insured rate of the U.S. in its entirety (91.2%). Of those with health insurance in this Matthews, GA region, approximately 53.9% 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 33.5% have public health insurance in ZIP Code 30818, 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 30818, 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 30818 | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance | 76.1% | 86.8% | 91.2% |
| Private health insurance | 53.9% | 66.2% | 67.9% |
| Public health insurance | 33.5% | 31.0% | 35.1% |
| No health insurance | 23.9% | 13.2% | 8.8% |
| Employed, with health insurance | 81.5% | 84.2% | 89.0% |
| Unemployed, with health insurance | 0.0% | 57.5% | 72.4% |
This chart visualizes chronic health issues in this Matthews, GA region. Percentages here refer to adult residents in 30818 who are 18 years and older.
| Health Issue | Percent of adults* |
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One of the most common preventative health measures practiced by residents of ZIP Code 30818 is current access to health insurance. It is estimated that about 82% of adults in 30818 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 Jefferson County region have practiced the preventive measure in the past twelve months.
| Preventive Measure | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Current access to health insurance | 82% |
| Risk Behavior | Percent of adults* |
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* Health data for ZIP 30818 courtesy of loquol.
