Boston College, Massachusetts
Boston College has an average healthcare access score of 57/100 (Moderate Access) across 2 ZIP codes. That's 6 points below the Massachusetts state average of 63. And 13 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
Moderate Access
Grade: C
2 ZIP codes in Boston College
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ZIP codes in and around Boston College. Click any dot to view its Healthcare Access Score.
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ZIP Codes in Boston College
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions About Healthcare Access in Boston College
How good is healthcare access in Boston College, Massachusetts?
Boston College has an average CartoChrome Healthcare Access Score of 57/100 (Moderate Access), 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 Boston College has the best healthcare?
ZIP 02467 scores highest in Boston College at 96/100, while ZIP 2467 scores lowest at 18/100. A 78-point gap between ZIPs in the same city usually reflects differences in specialist density and SDOH — not hospital distance.
Does Boston College have healthcare deserts?
Yes. ZIP 2467 in Boston College scores 18/100, 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 Boston College?
CartoChrome uses CMS NPPES provider records to connect Boston College 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 Boston College?
Boston College 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 Boston College average healthcare access score of 57/100 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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