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Legend Colors
Red is bad, green is good, blue is not statistically different/neutral.
Compared to Distribution
the value is in the best half of communities.
the value is in the 2nd worst quarter of communities.
the value is in the worst quarter of communities.
Compared to Target
meets target; 
does not meet target.
Compared to a Single Value
lower than the comparison value;
higher than the comparison value;
not statistically different from comparison value.
Trend
non-significant change over time; 
significant change over time; 
no change over time.
Compared to Prior Value
higher than the previous measurement period;
lower than the previous measurement period;
no statistically different change from previous measurement period.
Significantly better than the overall value
Significantly worse than the overall value
No significant difference with the overall value
No data on significance available
Children without Health Insurance: Under 19
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American Community Survey, 5-year estimates of the percentage of children under 19 that do not have any type of health insurance coverage.
Due to the implementation of the Affordable Care Act, changes were made to the definition of a "qualifying child". Under ACA, a qualifying child is under age 19 at the close of the calendar year. Therefore, age categories used to measure health insurance now define those aged 18 as children.
Why is this important?
Health insurance for children is particularly important because medical costs are extremely high in the United States. To stay healthy, children require regular checkups, dental and vision care, as well as, medical attention for illness and injury. Children without health insurance are less likely to receive required immunizations, routine checkups and screenings. They may not get treatment when they do get sick or not get treatment until their condition is more advanced, costing more to treat. They may also fall behind at school. Having health insurance lowers barriers to accessing care, which is likely to prevent the development of more serious illnesses. This is not only of benefit to the child but also helps lower overall family health costs.
17.3%
Source:
American Community Survey
Measurement period: 2018-2022
Maintained by: Truckee Meadows Tomorrow
Last update: January 2024
Measurement period: 2018-2022
Maintained by: Truckee Meadows Tomorrow
Last update: January 2024
Filter(s) for this location: State: Nevada
Compared to
Technical note: American Community Survey, Table S2702, Selected characteristics of health insurance coverage, 5-year estimates, https://data.census.gov/cedsci/table?q=Table%20S2702%20percent%20uninsured%20under%2019%20in%20Washoe%20County,%20Nevada,%20and%20United%20States&g=0400000US32&tid=ACSST5Y2020.S2702
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Data Source
- American Community Survey
Note: This source uses Zip Code Tabulation Areas (ZCTAs) for its Zip Code data. Learn more
Maintained By: Truckee Meadows Tomorrow
Filed under: Health / Health Care Access & Quality, Infants, Children, Teens