Health Care Access and Quality

Nationally, many people do not get the health care services they need. Locally, about 1 in 17 people don’t have health insurance. People without insurance are less likely to be able to afford the health care services and medications they need. Even for those with health insurance, lack of access to health care facilities and out-of-pocket costs can lead to deferred care. Access to quality health care is key to improving health and well-being.

Indicators included in this domain:

• Health Insurance
• Access to Primary Care
• Accessibility to Health Care
• Life Expectancy

Scroll through the following maps to examine data for each indicator evaluated in the Health Care Access and Quality Domain. The maps showcase current conditions and trends, where applicable. Click on the map to view data for an area.

Share of households without reliable access to transportation

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2015-2019 5-Year American Community Survey