Johnston, Rhode Island
Johnston has an average healthcare access score of 72/100 (Excellent Access) across 1 ZIP code. That's 10 points above the Rhode Island state average of 62. And 28 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
Excellent Access
Grade: B
1 ZIP code in Johnston
Comparisons
Healthcare Access Map
ZIP codes in and around Johnston. Click any dot to view its Healthcare Access Score.
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ZIP Codes in Johnston
All 1 ZIP codes ranked by Healthcare Access Score
| # | ZIP Code | Score | Access Level | Grade | Score Bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 02919 | 72 | Excellent Access | B |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions About Healthcare Access in Johnston
How good is healthcare access in Johnston, Rhode Island?
Johnston has an average CartoChrome Healthcare Access Score of 72/100 (Excellent 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 Johnston has the best healthcare?
ZIP 02919 scores highest in Johnston at 72/100, while ZIP 02919 scores lowest at 72/100. A 0-point gap between ZIPs in the same city usually reflects differences in specialist density and SDOH — not hospital distance.
Does Johnston have healthcare deserts?
No ZIP in Johnston 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 Johnston?
CartoChrome uses CMS NPPES provider records to connect Johnston 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 Johnston?
Johnston 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 Johnston average healthcare access score of 72/100 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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