Island Falls, Maine
Island Falls has an average healthcare access score of 16/100 (Healthcare Desert) across 1 ZIP code. That's 14 points below the Maine state average of 30. And 9 points below the national average of 25.
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 Island Falls
Comparisons
Healthcare Access Map
ZIP codes in and around Island Falls. Click any dot to view its Healthcare Access Score.
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ZIP Codes in Island Falls
All 1 ZIP codes ranked by Healthcare Access Score
| # | ZIP Code | Score | Access Level | Grade | Score Bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 04747 | 16 | Healthcare Desert | F |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions About Healthcare Access in Island Falls
How good is healthcare access in Island Falls, Maine?
Island Falls has an average CartoChrome Healthcare Access Score of 16/100 (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 Island Falls has the best healthcare?
ZIP 04747 scores highest in Island Falls at 16/100, while ZIP 04747 scores lowest at 16/100. A 0-point gap between ZIPs in the same city usually reflects differences in specialist density and SDOH — not hospital distance.
Does Island Falls have healthcare deserts?
Yes. ZIP 04747 in Island Falls scores 16/100, 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 Island Falls?
CartoChrome uses CMS NPPES provider records to connect Island Falls 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 Island Falls?
Island Falls 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 Island Falls average healthcare access score of 16/100 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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