Port Townsend, Washington
Port Townsend has an average healthcare access score of 21/100 (Healthcare Desert) across 1 ZIP code. That's 1 points above the Washington state average of 20. And 4 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 Port Townsend
Comparisons
Healthcare Access Map
ZIP codes in and around Port Townsend. Click any dot to view its Healthcare Access Score.
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ZIP Codes in Port Townsend
All 1 ZIP codes ranked by Healthcare Access Score
| # | ZIP Code | Score | Access Level | Grade | Score Bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 98368 | 21 | Healthcare Desert | F |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions About Healthcare Access in Port Townsend
How good is healthcare access in Port Townsend, Washington?
Port Townsend has an average CartoChrome Healthcare Access Score of 21/100 (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 Port Townsend has the best healthcare?
ZIP 98368 scores highest in Port Townsend at 21/100, while ZIP 98368 scores lowest at 21/100. A 0-point gap between ZIPs in the same city usually reflects differences in specialist density and SDOH — not hospital distance.
Does Port Townsend have healthcare deserts?
Yes. ZIP 98368 in Port Townsend scores 21/100, 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 Port Townsend?
CartoChrome uses CMS NPPES provider records to connect Port Townsend 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 Port Townsend?
Port Townsend 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 Port Townsend average healthcare access score of 21/100 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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