Saline, Louisiana
Saline has an average healthcare access score of 38/100 (Limited Access) across 1 ZIP code. That's 15 points below the Louisiana state average of 53. And 6 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 Saline
Comparisons
Healthcare Access Map
ZIP codes in and around Saline. Click any dot to view its Healthcare Access Score.
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ZIP Codes in Saline
All 1 ZIP codes ranked by Healthcare Access Score
| # | ZIP Code | Score | Access Level | Grade | Score Bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 71070 | 38 | Limited Access | D+ |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions About Healthcare Access in Saline
How good is healthcare access in Saline, Louisiana?
Saline has an average CartoChrome Healthcare Access Score of 38/100 (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 Saline has the best healthcare?
ZIP 71070 scores highest in Saline at 38/100, while ZIP 71070 scores lowest at 38/100. A 0-point gap between ZIPs in the same city usually reflects differences in specialist density and SDOH — not hospital distance.
Does Saline have healthcare deserts?
No ZIP in Saline 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 Saline?
CartoChrome uses CMS NPPES provider records to connect Saline 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 Saline?
Saline 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 Saline average healthcare access score of 38/100 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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