Waco, Texas
Waco has an average healthcare access score of 52/100 (Moderate Access) across 11 ZIP codes. That's 10 points above the Texas state average of 42. And 8 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
Moderate Access
Grade: C
11 ZIP codes in Waco
Comparisons
Healthcare Access Map
ZIP codes in and around Waco. Click any dot to view its Healthcare Access Score.
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ZIP Codes in Waco
All 11 ZIP codes ranked by Healthcare Access Score
| # | ZIP Code | Score | Access Level | Grade | Score Bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 76712 | 63 | Moderate Access | C+ | |
| 2 | 76798 | 62 | Moderate Access | C+ | |
| 3 | 76710 | 58 | Moderate Access | C | |
| 4 | 76711 | 56 | Moderate Access | C | |
| 5 | 76707 | 55 | Moderate Access | C | |
| 6 | 76704 | 55 | Moderate Access | C | |
| 7 | 76701 | 54 | Moderate Access | C | |
| 8 | 76706 | 54 | Moderate Access | C | |
| 9 | 76708 | 50 | Moderate Access | C | |
| 10 | 76705 | 47 | Limited Access | D+ | |
| 11 | 76714 | 13 | Healthcare Desert | F |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions About Healthcare Access in Waco
How good is healthcare access in Waco, Texas?
Waco has an average CartoChrome Healthcare Access Score of 52/100 (Moderate Access), measured across 11 ZIP codes inside the city. The score reflects provider density, hospital proximity, transportation access, and social-determinant barriers.
Which ZIP code in Waco has the best healthcare?
ZIP 76712 scores highest in Waco at 63/100, while ZIP 76714 scores lowest at 13/100. A 50-point gap between ZIPs in the same city usually reflects differences in specialist density and SDOH — not hospital distance.
Does Waco have healthcare deserts?
Yes. ZIP 76714 in Waco scores 13/100, 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 Waco?
CartoChrome uses CMS NPPES provider records to connect Waco 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 Waco?
Waco contains 11 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 Waco average healthcare access score of 52/100 is computed by averaging the Healthcare Access Scores across all 11 ZIP codes in the city. Each ZIP is explained through People Score, Provider Score, Hospital Score, and Travel Score.
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