Health statistics and data about 99008. The 99008 ZIP Code is located in Edwall, WA, and has an uninsured rate (health insurance) of approximately 2.6%. This is an estimated 70% lower than the overall U.S. uninsured rate of 8.8%. In regard to health risk behaviors in 99008, an estimated % of residents are current smokers. Among adults aged 18 and older in this Edwall, WA region, approximately % have high blood pressure.
An estimated 97.4% of residents in the 99008 ZIP Code have health insurance, which is approximately 4% higher than the rate of 93.7% rate seen in the state of Washington overall and 7% higher than the insured rate of the U.S. in its entirety (91.2%). Of those with health insurance in this Edwall, WA region, approximately 46.1% 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 59.2% have public health insurance in ZIP Code 99008, 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 99008, 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 99008 | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance | 97.4% | 93.7% | 91.2% |
| Private health insurance | 46.1% | 71.4% | 67.9% |
| Public health insurance | 59.2% | 35.3% | 35.1% |
| No health insurance | 2.6% | 6.3% | 8.8% |
| Employed, with health insurance | 96.7% | 91.8% | 89.0% |
| Unemployed, with health insurance | 100.0% | 80.3% | 72.4% |
This chart visualizes chronic health issues in this Edwall, WA region. Percentages here refer to adult residents in 99008 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 99008 is current access to health insurance. It is estimated that about 94.4% of adults in 99008 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 Lincoln County region have practiced the preventive measure in the past twelve months.
| Preventive Measure | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Current access to health insurance | 94.4% |
| Risk Behavior | Percent of adults* |
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* Health data for ZIP 99008 courtesy of loquol.
