Health data and important statistics about 70589. The 70589 ZIP Code, which is connected to Washington, LA, has an uninsured (health insurance) rate of approximately 7.9%. This is about 10% lower than the overall U.S. uninsured rate of 8.8%. In regard to health risk behaviors in 70589, approximately % of residents consistently sleep less than 7 hours nightly. Among adults 18 years and older in age in this Washington, LA region, an estimated % suffer from depression.
An estimated 92.1% of residents in the 70589 ZIP Code have health insurance, which is approximately 2% higher than the rate of 90.5% rate seen in the state of Louisiana overall and 1% higher than the insured rate of the U.S. in its entirety (91.2%). Of those with health insurance in this Washington, LA region, approximately 60.3% have private health insurance. This compares to 60.7% of those insured in Louisiana and 67.9% of those insured in the U.S. overall who have private health insurance. In addition, about 41.7% have public health insurance in ZIP Code 70589, versus 41.0% in Louisiana and 35.1% in the U.S. overall.
See the chart below for a comparison of health insurance coverage in ZIP Code 70589, Louisiana, and also in the U.S. as a whole.
See the table below for the regional comparison of health insurance coverage.
| Health Insurance | ZIP 70589 | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance | 92.1% | 90.5% | 91.2% |
| Private health insurance | 60.3% | 60.7% | 67.9% |
| Public health insurance | 41.7% | 41.0% | 35.1% |
| No health insurance | 7.9% | 9.5% | 8.8% |
| Employed, with health insurance | 95.6% | 87.5% | 89.0% |
| Unemployed, with health insurance | 72.0% | 65.9% | 72.4% |
This chart visualizes chronic health issues in this Washington, LA region. Percentages here refer to adult residents in 70589 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 70589 is current access to health insurance. It is estimated that about 89.2% of adults in 70589 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 St. Landry County region have practiced the preventive measure in the past twelve months.
| Preventive Measure | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Current access to health insurance | 89.2% |
| 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 39.1 years in ZIP Code 70589 is 6% higher than the Louisiana median age of 36.9 years and is 3% higher than the overall U.S. median age of 38.1 years. An estimated 17.8% of residents in this Washington, LA region are at least 62 years old, which compares to 18.6% of Louisiana residents and 19.2% of the country in its entirety. Approximately 22.5% of the population in ZIP Code 70589 is living below the poverty line, which is 55% higher than the percentage of the population in Louisiana living below the poverty line (14.5%) and 137% higher than the percentage of the overall U.S. population living in poverty (9.5%).
A comparison of income levels in ZIP Code 70589, the state of Louisiana, and also in the U.S. as a whole.
See the table below for the regional comparison of income levels.
| Income | ZIP 70589 | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $35,482 | $49,469 | $62,843 |
| Mean household income | $51,215 | $71,001 | $88,607 |
| Per capita income | $19,383 | $27,923 | $34,103 |
| Median earnings (male) | $42,284 | $52,374 | $53,275 |
| Median earnings (female) | $37,500 | $36,525 | $43,022 |
See the table below for the regional comparison of age.
| Age | ZIP 70589 | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 60 to 64 years | 8.9% | 6.3% | 6.2% |
| 65 to 74 years | 6.3% | 8.9% | 9.1% |
| 75 to 84 years | 6.2% | 4.4% | 4.6% |
| 85 years and over | 1.8% | 1.6% | 1.9% |
| Under 18 years | 27.0% | 23.7% | 22.6% |
| 62 years and over | 17.8% | 18.6% | 19.2% |
See the chart below for an age comparison in ZIP Code 70589, Louisiana, and also in the U.S. overall.
* Health data for ZIP 70589 courtesy of loquol.
