Branford, Connecticut
Branford has an average healthcare access score of 91/100 (Healthcare Paradise) across 2 ZIP codes. That's 29 points above the Connecticut state average of 62. And 47 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
2 ZIP codes in Branford
Comparisons
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ZIP codes in and around Branford. Click any dot to view its Healthcare Access Score.
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ZIP Codes in Branford
All 2 ZIP codes ranked by Healthcare Access Score
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions About Healthcare Access in Branford
How good is healthcare access in Branford, Connecticut?
Branford has an average CartoChrome Healthcare Access Score of 91/100 (Healthcare Paradise), measured across 2 ZIP codes inside the city. The score reflects provider density, hospital proximity, transportation access, and social-determinant barriers.
Which ZIP code in Branford has the best healthcare?
ZIP 06405 scores highest in Branford at 92/100, while ZIP 6405 scores lowest at 90/100. A 2-point gap between ZIPs in the same city usually reflects differences in specialist density and SDOH — not hospital distance.
Does Branford have healthcare deserts?
No ZIP in Branford 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 Branford?
CartoChrome uses CMS NPPES provider records to connect Branford 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 Branford?
Branford contains 2 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 Branford average healthcare access score of 91/100 is computed by averaging the Healthcare Access Scores across all 2 ZIP codes in the city. Each ZIP is explained through People Score, Provider Score, Hospital Score, and Travel Score.
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