Alto, Michigan
Alto has an average healthcare access score of 37/100 (Limited Access) across 1 ZIP code. That's 7 points below the Michigan state average of 44. And 7 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 Alto
Comparisons
Healthcare Access Map
ZIP codes in and around Alto. Click any dot to view its Healthcare Access Score.
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ZIP Codes in Alto
All 1 ZIP codes ranked by Healthcare Access Score
| # | ZIP Code | Score | Access Level | Grade | Score Bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 49302 | 37 | Limited Access | D |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions About Healthcare Access in Alto
How good is healthcare access in Alto, Michigan?
Alto has an average CartoChrome Healthcare Access Score of 37/100 (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 Alto has the best healthcare?
ZIP 49302 scores highest in Alto at 37/100, while ZIP 49302 scores lowest at 37/100. A 0-point gap between ZIPs in the same city usually reflects differences in specialist density and SDOH — not hospital distance.
Does Alto have healthcare deserts?
No ZIP in Alto 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 Alto?
CartoChrome uses CMS NPPES provider records to connect Alto 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 Alto?
Alto 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 Alto average healthcare access score of 37/100 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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