Wabash, Arkansas
Wabash has an average healthcare access score of 39/100 (Limited Access) across 1 ZIP code. That's 10 points below the Arkansas state average of 49. And 5 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
Limited Access
Grade: D+
1 ZIP code in Wabash
Comparisons
Healthcare Access Map
ZIP codes in and around Wabash. Click any dot to view its Healthcare Access Score.
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ZIP Codes in Wabash
All 1 ZIP codes ranked by Healthcare Access Score
| # | ZIP Code | Score | Access Level | Grade | Score Bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 72389 | 39 | Limited Access | D+ |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions About Healthcare Access in Wabash
How good is healthcare access in Wabash, Arkansas?
Wabash has an average CartoChrome Healthcare Access Score of 39/100 (Limited Access), 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 Wabash has the best healthcare?
ZIP 72389 scores highest in Wabash at 39/100, while ZIP 72389 scores lowest at 39/100. A 0-point gap between ZIPs in the same city usually reflects differences in specialist density and SDOH — not hospital distance.
Does Wabash have healthcare deserts?
No ZIP in Wabash 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 Wabash?
CartoChrome uses CMS NPPES provider records to connect Wabash 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 Wabash?
Wabash 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 Wabash average healthcare access score of 39/100 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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