West Helena, Arkansas
West Helena 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 West Helena
Comparisons
Healthcare Access Map
ZIP codes in and around West Helena. Click any dot to view its Healthcare Access Score.
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ZIP Codes in West Helena
All 1 ZIP codes ranked by Healthcare Access Score
| # | ZIP Code | Score | Access Level | Grade | Score Bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 72390 | 39 | Limited Access | D+ |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions About Healthcare Access in West Helena
How good is healthcare access in West Helena, Arkansas?
West Helena 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 West Helena has the best healthcare?
ZIP 72390 scores highest in West Helena at 39/100, while ZIP 72390 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 West Helena have healthcare deserts?
No ZIP in West Helena 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 West Helena?
CartoChrome uses CMS NPPES provider records to connect West Helena 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 West Helena?
West Helena 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 West Helena 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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