Yachats, Oregon
Yachats has an average healthcare access score of 11/100 (Healthcare Desert) across 1 ZIP code. That's 16 points below the Oregon state average of 27. And 33 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 Yachats
Comparisons
Healthcare Access Map
ZIP codes in and around Yachats. Click any dot to view its Healthcare Access Score.
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ZIP Codes in Yachats
All 1 ZIP codes ranked by Healthcare Access Score
| # | ZIP Code | Score | Access Level | Grade | Score Bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 97498 | 11 | Healthcare Desert | F |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions About Healthcare Access in Yachats
How good is healthcare access in Yachats, Oregon?
Yachats has an average CartoChrome Healthcare Access Score of 11/100 (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 Yachats has the best healthcare?
ZIP 97498 scores highest in Yachats at 11/100, while ZIP 97498 scores lowest at 11/100. A 0-point gap between ZIPs in the same city usually reflects differences in specialist density and SDOH — not hospital distance.
Does Yachats have healthcare deserts?
Yes. ZIP 97498 in Yachats scores 11/100, 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 Yachats?
CartoChrome uses CMS NPPES provider records to connect Yachats 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 Yachats?
Yachats 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 Yachats average healthcare access score of 11/100 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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