Columbus, Arkansas
Columbus has an average healthcare access score of 97/100 (Healthcare Paradise) across 1 ZIP code. That's 48 points above the Arkansas state average of 49. And 53 points above 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 Paradise
Grade: A+
1 ZIP code in Columbus
Comparisons
Healthcare Access Map
ZIP codes in and around Columbus. Click any dot to view its Healthcare Access Score.
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ZIP Codes in Columbus
All 1 ZIP codes ranked by Healthcare Access Score
| # | ZIP Code | Score | Access Level | Grade | Score Bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 71831 | 97 | Healthcare Paradise | A+ |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions About Healthcare Access in Columbus
How good is healthcare access in Columbus, Arkansas?
Columbus has an average CartoChrome Healthcare Access Score of 97/100 (Healthcare Paradise), 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 Columbus has the best healthcare?
ZIP 71831 scores highest in Columbus at 97/100, while ZIP 71831 scores lowest at 97/100. A 0-point gap between ZIPs in the same city usually reflects differences in specialist density and SDOH — not hospital distance.
Does Columbus have healthcare deserts?
No ZIP in Columbus currently scores below the 25/100 healthcare-desert threshold. See the ZIP-level breakdown for the full distribution of access scores inside the city.
How many doctors are in Columbus?
CartoChrome uses CMS NPPES provider records to connect Columbus 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 Columbus?
Columbus 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 Columbus average healthcare access score of 97/100 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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