85.9% of people who are in the labor force in Buncombe County, North Carolina have health insurance

In labor force

85.9% of people who are in the labor force in Buncombe County, North Carolina have health insurance

In labor force health insurance coverage rates in Buncombe County, North Carolina compared

How does Buncombe County, North Carolina compare to other North Carolina and National averages?

  • Buncombe County, North Carolina

    85.9%

  • North Carolina

    87.6% (2% higher than Buncombe County, North Carolina)

  • National average

    89.6% (4% higher than Buncombe County, North Carolina)

85.9% of people who are in the labor force in Buncombe County, North Carolina have health insurance

Historical Timeline

85.9% of people who are in the labor force in Buncombe County, North Carolina have health insurance historical data

  • 2015 - 86.2%

    The 2015 86.2% is the baseline measurement.

  • 2016 - 90.3%

    The 2016 increase to 90.3% from 2015 represents a 4.1% increase YoY.

  • 2017 - 83.7%

    The 2017 decrease to 83.7% from 2016 represents a -6.6% decrease YoY.

  • 2018 - 86.3%

    The 2018 increase to 86.3% from 2017 represents a 2.6% increase YoY.

  • 2019 - 80.4%

    The 2019 decrease to 80.4% from 2018 represents a -5.9% decrease YoY.

  • 2021 - 87.9%

    The 2021 increase to 87.9% from 2019 represents a 7.5% increase YoY.

  • 2022 - 84.8%

    The 2022 decrease to 84.8% from 2021 represents a -3.1% decrease YoY.

  • 2023 - 85.9%

    The 2023 increase to 85.9% from 2022 represents a 1.1% increase YoY.