Elma, Washington
Elma has an average healthcare access score of 12/100 (Healthcare Desert) across 1 ZIP code. That's 8 points below the Washington state average of 20. And 13 points below the national average of 25.
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 Elma
Comparisons
Healthcare Access Map
ZIP codes in and around Elma. Click any dot to view its Healthcare Access Score.
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ZIP Codes in Elma
All 1 ZIP codes ranked by Healthcare Access Score
| # | ZIP Code | Score | Access Level | Grade | Score Bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 98541 | 12 | Healthcare Desert | F |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions About Healthcare Access in Elma
How good is healthcare access in Elma, Washington?
Elma has an average CartoChrome Healthcare Access Score of 12/100 (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 Elma has the best healthcare?
ZIP 98541 scores highest in Elma at 12/100, while ZIP 98541 scores lowest at 12/100. A 0-point gap between ZIPs in the same city usually reflects differences in specialist density and SDOH — not hospital distance.
Does Elma have healthcare deserts?
Yes. ZIP 98541 in Elma scores 12/100, 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 Elma?
CartoChrome uses CMS NPPES provider records to connect Elma 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 Elma?
Elma 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 Elma average healthcare access score of 12/100 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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