Altoona, Alabama
Altoona has an average healthcare access score of 24/100 (Healthcare Desert) across 1 ZIP code. That's 19 points below the Alabama state average of 43. And 20 points below the national average of 44.
People Score
Insurance, income, literacy, disability barriers (~20%)
Provider Score
Doctors, specialists, mental health, dental access (~35%)
Hospital Score
Emergency, inpatient, and screening facility access (~25%)
Travel Score
Vehicle, transit, and broadband infrastructure (~20%)
City Average
Healthcare Desert
Grade: F
1 ZIP code in Altoona
Comparisons
Healthcare Access Map
ZIP codes in and around Altoona. Click any dot to view its Healthcare Access Score.
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ZIP Codes in Altoona
All 1 ZIP codes ranked by Healthcare Access Score
| # | ZIP Code | Score | Access Level | Grade | Score Bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 35952 | 24 | Healthcare Desert | F |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions About Healthcare Access in Altoona
How good is healthcare access in Altoona, Alabama?
Altoona has an average CartoChrome Healthcare Access Score of 24/100 (Healthcare Desert), measured across 1 ZIP codes inside the city. The score reflects provider density, hospital proximity, transportation access, and social-determinant barriers.
Which ZIP code in Altoona has the best healthcare?
ZIP 35952 scores highest in Altoona at 24/100, while ZIP 35952 scores lowest at 24/100. A 0-point gap between ZIPs in the same city usually reflects differences in specialist density and SDOH — not hospital distance.
Does Altoona have healthcare deserts?
Yes. ZIP 35952 in Altoona scores 24/100, qualifying as a healthcare desert (below 25/100). Even within the same city, access can collapse at the ZIP level — typically driven by specialist shortages and uninsured rates above 20%.
How many doctors are in Altoona?
CartoChrome uses CMS NPPES provider records to connect Altoona residents with nearby clinicians by ZIP, specialty, and travel distance. Live provider totals are refreshed through the backend data pipeline rather than estimated in this FAQ.
What ZIPs are covered for Altoona?
Altoona contains 1 Census ZCTA ZIP codes. CartoChrome publishes individual scores for each — see the ZIP table below. ZIP boundaries come from Census TIGER/Line shapefiles and are updated annually.
How Is This Score Calculated?
The Altoona average healthcare access score of 24/100 is computed by averaging the Healthcare Access Scores across all 1 ZIP code in the city. Each ZIP is explained through People Score, Provider Score, Hospital Score, and Travel Score.
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