Williston, North Carolina
Williston has an average healthcare access score of 14/100 (Healthcare Desert) across 1 ZIP code. That's 24 points below the North Carolina state average of 38. And 30 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
Healthcare Desert
Grade: F
1 ZIP code in Williston
Comparisons
Healthcare Access Map
ZIP codes in and around Williston. Click any dot to view its Healthcare Access Score.
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ZIP Codes in Williston
All 1 ZIP codes ranked by Healthcare Access Score
| # | ZIP Code | Score | Access Level | Grade | Score Bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 28589 | 14 | Healthcare Desert | F |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions About Healthcare Access in Williston
How good is healthcare access in Williston, North Carolina?
Williston has an average CartoChrome Healthcare Access Score of 14/100 (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 Williston has the best healthcare?
ZIP 28589 scores highest in Williston at 14/100, while ZIP 28589 scores lowest at 14/100. A 0-point gap between ZIPs in the same city usually reflects differences in specialist density and SDOH — not hospital distance.
Does Williston have healthcare deserts?
Yes. ZIP 28589 in Williston scores 14/100, 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 Williston?
CartoChrome uses CMS NPPES provider records to connect Williston 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 Williston?
Williston 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 Williston average healthcare access score of 14/100 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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