In-depth health statistics about 34472. ZIP Code 34472, which is located in Ocala, FL, has an uninsured rate (health insurance) of about 8.3%. This is an estimated 6% lower than the overall U.S. uninsured rate of 8.8%. Regarding health risk behaviors in 34472, about % of residents deal with obesity. An estimated % of adults aged 18 and older in this Ocala, FL region have high blood pressure.
An estimated 91.7% of residents in the 34472 ZIP Code have health insurance, which is approximately 5% higher than the rate of 87.2% rate seen in the state of Florida overall and 1% higher than the insured rate of the U.S. in its entirety (91.2%). Of those with health insurance in this Ocala, FL region, approximately 52.5% have private health insurance. This compares to 62.7% of those insured in Florida and 67.9% of those insured in the U.S. overall who have private health insurance. In addition, about 50.2% have public health insurance in ZIP Code 34472, versus 37.0% in Florida and 35.1% in the U.S. overall.
See the chart below for a comparison of health insurance coverage in ZIP Code 34472, Florida, and also in the U.S. as a whole.
See the table below for the regional comparison of health insurance coverage.
| Health Insurance | ZIP 34472 | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance | 91.7% | 87.2% | 91.2% |
| Private health insurance | 52.5% | 62.7% | 67.9% |
| Public health insurance | 50.2% | 37.0% | 35.1% |
| No health insurance | 8.3% | 12.8% | 8.8% |
| Employed, with health insurance | 88.5% | 83.1% | 89.0% |
| Unemployed, with health insurance | 55.9% | 59.4% | 72.4% |
This chart visualizes chronic health issues in this Ocala, FL region. Percentages here refer to adult residents in 34472 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 34472 is current access to health insurance. It is estimated that about 81.5% of adults in 34472 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 Marion County region have practiced the preventive measure in the past twelve months.
| Preventive Measure | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Current access to health insurance | 81.5% |
| 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 37.7 years in ZIP Code 34472 is 10% lower than the Florida median age of 42.0 years and is 1% lower than the overall U.S. median age of 38.1 years. An estimated 20.9% of residents in this Ocala, FL region are at least 62 years old, which compares to 23.9% of Florida residents and 19.2% of the country in its entirety. Approximately 16.4% of the population in ZIP Code 34472 is living below the poverty line, which is 64% higher than the percentage of the population in Florida living below the poverty line (10.0%) and 73% higher than the percentage of the overall U.S. population living in poverty (9.5%).
A comparison of income levels in ZIP Code 34472, the state of Florida, and also in the U.S. as a whole.
See the table below for the regional comparison of income levels.
| Income | ZIP 34472 | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $44,925 | $55,660 | $62,843 |
| Mean household income | $61,115 | $80,286 | $88,607 |
| Per capita income | $22,128 | $31,619 | $34,103 |
| Median earnings (male) | $36,726 | $44,724 | $53,275 |
| Median earnings (female) | $32,064 | $38,333 | $43,022 |
See the table below for the regional comparison of age.
| Age | ZIP 34472 | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 60 to 64 years | 5.6% | 6.4% | 6.2% |
| 65 to 74 years | 9.9% | 11.1% | 9.1% |
| 75 to 84 years | 5.8% | 6.4% | 4.6% |
| 85 years and over | 2.1% | 2.6% | 1.9% |
| Under 18 years | 25.7% | 20.0% | 22.6% |
| 62 years and over | 20.9% | 23.9% | 19.2% |
See the chart below for an age comparison in ZIP Code 34472, Florida, and also in the U.S. overall.
* Health data for ZIP 34472 courtesy of loquol.
