Port Allen, Louisiana
Port Allen has an average healthcare access score of 10/100 (Healthcare Desert) across 1 ZIP code.
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 Port Allen
Comparisons
Healthcare Access Map
ZIP codes in and around Port Allen. Click any dot to view its Healthcare Access Score.
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ZIP Codes in Port Allen
All 1 ZIP codes ranked by Healthcare Access Score
| # | ZIP Code | Score | Access Level | Grade | Score Bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 70767 | 10 | Healthcare Desert | F |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions About Healthcare Access in Port Allen
How good is healthcare access in Port Allen, Louisiana?
Port Allen has an average CartoChrome Healthcare Access Score of 10/100 (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 Port Allen has the best healthcare?
ZIP 70767 scores highest in Port Allen at 10/100, while ZIP 70767 scores lowest at 10/100. A 0-point gap between ZIPs in the same city usually reflects differences in specialist density and SDOH — not hospital distance.
Does Port Allen have healthcare deserts?
Yes. ZIP 70767 in Port Allen scores 10/100, 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 Port Allen?
CartoChrome uses CMS NPPES provider records to connect Port Allen 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 Port Allen?
Port Allen 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 Port Allen average healthcare access score of 10/100 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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