Health statistics and data about 98675. ZIP Code 98675, which is prominently located in Yacolt, WA, has an estimated uninsured rate (health insurance) of 6.4%. This is approximately 27% lower than the overall U.S. uninsured rate of 8.8%. In regard to health risk behaviors in 98675, it is estimated that approximately % of residents sleep less than 7 hours nightly. An estimated % of adults aged 18 and older in this Yacolt, WA region have high blood pressure.
An estimated 93.6% of residents in the 98675 ZIP Code have health insurance, which is approximately 0% lower than the rate of 93.7% rate seen in the state of Washington overall and 3% higher than the insured rate of the U.S. in its entirety (91.2%). Of those with health insurance in this Yacolt, WA region, approximately 75.1% have private health insurance. This compares to 71.4% of those insured in Washington and 67.9% of those insured in the U.S. overall who have private health insurance. In addition, about 34.4% have public health insurance in ZIP Code 98675, versus 35.3% in Washington and 35.1% in the U.S. overall.
See the chart below for a comparison of health insurance coverage in ZIP Code 98675, Washington, and also in the U.S. as a whole.
See the table below for the regional comparison of health insurance coverage.
| Health Insurance | ZIP 98675 | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance | 93.6% | 93.7% | 91.2% |
| Private health insurance | 75.1% | 71.4% | 67.9% |
| Public health insurance | 34.4% | 35.3% | 35.1% |
| No health insurance | 6.4% | 6.3% | 8.8% |
| Employed, with health insurance | 92.5% | 91.8% | 89.0% |
| Unemployed, with health insurance | 80.0% | 80.3% | 72.4% |
This chart visualizes chronic health issues in this Yacolt, WA region. Percentages here refer to adult residents in 98675 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 98675 is current access to health insurance. It is estimated that about 93% of adults in 98675 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 Clark County region have practiced the preventive measure in the past twelve months.
| Preventive Measure | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Current access to health insurance | 93% |
| 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 36.5 years in ZIP Code 98675 is 3% lower than the Washington median age of 37.7 years and is 4% lower than the overall U.S. median age of 38.1 years. An estimated 19.7% of residents in this Yacolt, WA region are at least 62 years old, which compares to 18.8% of Washington residents and 19.2% of the country in its entirety. Approximately 7.7% of the population in ZIP Code 98675 is living below the poverty line, which is 12% higher than the percentage of the population in Washington living below the poverty line (6.9%) and 19% lower than the percentage of the overall U.S. population living in poverty (9.5%).
A comparison of income levels in ZIP Code 98675, the state of Washington, and also in the U.S. as a whole.
See the table below for the regional comparison of income levels.
| Income | ZIP 98675 | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $75,972 | $73,775 | $62,843 |
| Mean household income | $104,424 | $98,983 | $88,607 |
| Per capita income | $32,198 | $38,915 | $34,103 |
| Median earnings (male) | $70,341 | $62,690 | $53,275 |
| Median earnings (female) | $50,211 | $49,042 | $43,022 |
See the table below for the regional comparison of age.
| Age | ZIP 98675 | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 60 to 64 years | 7.0% | 6.3% | 6.2% |
| 65 to 74 years | 10.4% | 9.2% | 9.1% |
| 75 to 84 years | 3.6% | 4.2% | 4.6% |
| 85 years and over | 1.3% | 1.7% | 1.9% |
| Under 18 years | 25.5% | 22.2% | 22.6% |
| 62 years and over | 19.7% | 18.8% | 19.2% |
See the chart below for an age comparison in ZIP Code 98675, Washington, and also in the U.S. overall.
* Health data for ZIP 98675 courtesy of loquol.
