Health data and important statistics about 71427. ZIP Code 71427, which is located in Flatwoods, LA, has an uninsured rate (health insurance) of about 14.7%. This is an estimated 67% higher than the overall U.S. uninsured rate of 8.8%. In regard to health risk behaviors in 71427, about % exhibit binge drinking behavior. High cholesterol is an issue for roughly % of adults ages 18 and above in this Flatwoods, LA region.
An estimated 85.3% of residents in the 71427 ZIP Code have health insurance, which is approximately 6% lower than the rate of 90.5% rate seen in the state of Louisiana overall and 6% lower than the insured rate of the U.S. in its entirety (91.2%). Of those with health insurance in this Flatwoods, LA region, approximately 40.4% 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 60.7% have public health insurance in ZIP Code 71427, 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 71427, 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 71427 | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance | 85.3% | 90.5% | 91.2% |
| Private health insurance | 40.4% | 60.7% | 67.9% |
| Public health insurance | 60.7% | 41.0% | 35.1% |
| No health insurance | 14.7% | 9.5% | 8.8% |
| Employed, with health insurance | 56.3% | 87.5% | 89.0% |
| Unemployed, with health insurance | 80.0% | 65.9% | 72.4% |
This chart visualizes chronic health issues in this Flatwoods, LA region. Percentages here refer to adult residents in 71427 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 71427 is current access to health insurance. It is estimated that about 91.3% of adults in 71427 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 Rapides County region have practiced the preventive measure in the past twelve months.
| Preventive Measure | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Current access to health insurance | 91.3% |
| Risk Behavior | Percent of adults* |
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* Health data for ZIP 71427 courtesy of loquol.
