Indicator Gauge Icon Legend
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 different than the overall value
No significant difference with the overall value
No data on significance available
Adults with Military Health Insurance
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This indicator shows the percentage of adults aged 18 years and older that have military (i.e., TRICARE) health insurance coverage.
Why is this important?
The US military is currently involved in a large, lengthy, and complex combat operations around the world. Effective military operations require optimal health of deployed service members. Both mental and physical health can be affected by military operations thus the army is committed to the well-being of the community of people who serve and stand ready to defend the nation.
Soldiers and their families receive comprehensive health care and life insurance. TRICARE, the current HMO-type military health care plan that managed health care program for active duty, retired members of the uniformed services, their families, and survivors offers a comprehensive, affordable health coverage with several health plan options, a robust pharmacy benefit, dental options, and other special programs.
| Census Place | Source | Measurement Period | Percent | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
There are 86 Census Place values. The lowest value is 4.1%, and the highest value is 6%.
Half of the values are between 4.9% and 5.5%.
The middle (median) value is 5.2%.
Data Source
- Claritas Consumer Profiles
Maintained By: Conduent Healthy Communities Institute (Methodology)
Filed under: Health / Health Care Access & Quality, Clinical Care, Adults