Indicators | HOPE Initiative

HOPE Data by Indicator.

Portion of people under age 65 who have any kind of health insurance

Indicator Summary Score

100

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Numbers listed on the maps are indicator summary scores, which measure how far a state has to go to meet the HOPE Goal (Distance to Goal) and how much variation there is across racial and ethnic groups within the state on the measure (Racial Inequity). Scores range from 0 to 100 with 100 indicating the state with the best combined performance. Hovering over a state reveals information on Distance to Goal and Racial Inequity separately.

89%

National Rate

of people under age 65 have health insurance coverage

98%

Hope Goal

People under age 65 with health insurance coverage

23 Million

Distance to Goal:

More people under the age of 65 would need to obtain health insurance coverage to achieve the HOPE Goal

Why it Matters.

People who have health insurance have an easier time accessing health care and experience better health outcomes than those without any health insurance.

Indicator Summary

Asian/Pacific Islander, White, and Multiracial individuals have the highest rates of health insurance coverage with at least 92% of each population having insurance.
American Indian/Alaska Native individuals have the lowest rates of health insurance coverage with 77% having insurance.
Five Northeastern states (Massachusetts, Vermont, Rhode Island, Connecticut, and New York) and three Midwestern states (Minnesota, Iowa, and Michigan) fare better on health insurance coverage with these states ranking among the top ten states with individuals covered by health insurance.
Six Southern states (Texas, Oklahoma, Florida, Georgia, Mississippi, and South Carolina) fare poorly on health insurance coverage with these states ranking among the bottom ten states with individuals covered by health insurance.

Health Outcomes

Social & Economic Factors

Community & Safety Factors

Physical Environment

Access to Health Care