Detailed health data and stats about 40873. ZIP Code 40873, which is linked to Wallins Creek, KY, has an uninsured rate (health insurance) of approximately 3.1%. This is an estimated 65% lower than the overall U.S. uninsured rate of 8.8%. An estimated % of adults aged 18 and older in this Wallins Creek, KY region have high blood pressure. Regarding health risk behaviors in 40873, an estimated % engage in binge drinking behavior.
An estimated 96.9% of residents in the 40873 ZIP Code have health insurance, which is approximately 3% higher than the rate of 94.3% rate seen in the state of Kentucky overall and 6% higher than the insured rate of the U.S. in its entirety (91.2%). Of those with health insurance in this Wallins Creek, KY region, approximately 44.6% have private health insurance. This compares to 64.9% of those insured in Kentucky and 67.9% of those insured in the U.S. overall who have private health insurance. In addition, about 63.8% have public health insurance in ZIP Code 40873, versus 42.6% in Kentucky and 35.1% in the U.S. overall.
See the chart below for a comparison of health insurance coverage in ZIP Code 40873, Kentucky, and also in the U.S. as a whole.
See the table below for the regional comparison of health insurance coverage.
| Health Insurance | ZIP 40873 | Kentucky | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance | 96.9% | 94.3% | 91.2% |
| Private health insurance | 44.6% | 64.9% | 67.9% |
| Public health insurance | 63.8% | 42.6% | 35.1% |
| No health insurance | 3.1% | 5.7% | 8.8% |
| Employed, with health insurance | 93.7% | 92.6% | 89.0% |
| Unemployed, with health insurance | 48.4% | 80.9% | 72.4% |
This chart visualizes chronic health issues in this Wallins Creek, KY region. Percentages here refer to adult residents in 40873 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 40873 is current access to health insurance. It is estimated that about 91.3% of adults in 40873 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 Harlan 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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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 38.6 years in ZIP Code 40873 is 1% lower than the Kentucky median age of 38.9 years and is 1% higher than the overall U.S. median age of 38.1 years. An estimated 19.2% of residents in this Wallins Creek, KY region are at least 62 years old, which compares to 19.7% of Kentucky residents and 19.2% of the country in its entirety. Approximately 22.0% of the population in ZIP Code 40873 is living below the poverty line, which is 69% higher than the percentage of the population in Kentucky living below the poverty line (13.0%) and 132% higher than the percentage of the overall U.S. population living in poverty (9.5%).
A comparison of income levels in ZIP Code 40873, the state of Kentucky, and also in the U.S. as a whole.
See the table below for the regional comparison of income levels.
| Income | ZIP 40873 | Kentucky | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $38,750 | $50,589 | $62,843 |
| Mean household income | $37,223 | $70,144 | $88,607 |
| Per capita income | $15,290 | $28,178 | $34,103 |
| Median earnings (male) | $39,806 | $48,031 | $53,275 |
| Median earnings (female) | $27,604 | $38,143 | $43,022 |
See the table below for the regional comparison of age.
| Age | ZIP 40873 | Kentucky | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 60 to 64 years | 4.4% | 6.4% | 6.2% |
| 65 to 74 years | 10.2% | 9.5% | 9.1% |
| 75 to 84 years | 4.0% | 4.7% | 4.6% |
| 85 years and over | 1.7% | 1.7% | 1.9% |
| Under 18 years | 24.1% | 22.7% | 22.6% |
| 62 years and over | 19.2% | 19.7% | 19.2% |
See the chart below for an age comparison in ZIP Code 40873, Kentucky, and also in the U.S. overall.
* Health data for ZIP 40873 courtesy of loquol.
