Saint Helena Island, South Carolina
Saint Helena Island has an average healthcare access score of 19/100 (Healthcare Desert) across 1 ZIP code. That's 17 points below the South Carolina state average of 36. And 25 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 Saint Helena Island
Comparisons
Healthcare Access Map
ZIP codes in and around Saint Helena Island. Click any dot to view its Healthcare Access Score.
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ZIP Codes in Saint Helena Island
All 1 ZIP codes ranked by Healthcare Access Score
| # | ZIP Code | Score | Access Level | Grade | Score Bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 29920 | 19 | Healthcare Desert | F |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions About Healthcare Access in Saint Helena Island
How good is healthcare access in Saint Helena Island, South Carolina?
Saint Helena Island has an average CartoChrome Healthcare Access Score of 19/100 (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 Saint Helena Island has the best healthcare?
ZIP 29920 scores highest in Saint Helena Island at 19/100, while ZIP 29920 scores lowest at 19/100. A 0-point gap between ZIPs in the same city usually reflects differences in specialist density and SDOH — not hospital distance.
Does Saint Helena Island have healthcare deserts?
Yes. ZIP 29920 in Saint Helena Island scores 19/100, 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 Saint Helena Island?
CartoChrome uses CMS NPPES provider records to connect Saint Helena Island 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 Saint Helena Island?
Saint Helena Island 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 Saint Helena Island average healthcare access score of 19/100 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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