Carlton, Georgia
Carlton has an average healthcare access score of 14/100 (Healthcare Desert) across 1 ZIP code. That's 19 points below the Georgia state average of 33. And 30 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 Carlton
Comparisons
Healthcare Access Map
ZIP codes in and around Carlton. Click any dot to view its Healthcare Access Score.
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ZIP Codes in Carlton
All 1 ZIP codes ranked by Healthcare Access Score
| # | ZIP Code | Score | Access Level | Grade | Score Bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 30627 | 14 | Healthcare Desert | F |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions About Healthcare Access in Carlton
How good is healthcare access in Carlton, Georgia?
Carlton has an average CartoChrome Healthcare Access Score of 14/100 (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 Carlton has the best healthcare?
ZIP 30627 scores highest in Carlton at 14/100, while ZIP 30627 scores lowest at 14/100. A 0-point gap between ZIPs in the same city usually reflects differences in specialist density and SDOH — not hospital distance.
Does Carlton have healthcare deserts?
Yes. ZIP 30627 in Carlton scores 14/100, 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 Carlton?
CartoChrome uses CMS NPPES provider records to connect Carlton 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 Carlton?
Carlton 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 Carlton average healthcare access score of 14/100 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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