Silverdale, Washington
Silverdale has an average healthcare access score of 17/100 (Healthcare Desert) across 2 ZIP codes. That's 3 points below the Washington state average of 20. And 8 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
2 ZIP codes in Silverdale
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ZIP codes in and around Silverdale. Click any dot to view its Healthcare Access Score.
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ZIP Codes in Silverdale
All 2 ZIP codes ranked by Healthcare Access Score
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions About Healthcare Access in Silverdale
How good is healthcare access in Silverdale, Washington?
Silverdale has an average CartoChrome Healthcare Access Score of 17/100 (Healthcare Desert), measured across 2 ZIP codes inside the city. The score reflects provider density, hospital proximity, transportation access, and social-determinant barriers.
Which ZIP code in Silverdale has the best healthcare?
ZIP 98383 scores highest in Silverdale at 18/100, while ZIP 98315 scores lowest at 15/100. A 3-point gap between ZIPs in the same city usually reflects differences in specialist density and SDOH — not hospital distance.
Does Silverdale have healthcare deserts?
Yes. ZIP 98315 in Silverdale scores 15/100, 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 Silverdale?
CartoChrome uses CMS NPPES provider records to connect Silverdale 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 Silverdale?
Silverdale contains 2 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 Silverdale average healthcare access score of 17/100 is computed by averaging the Healthcare Access Scores across all 2 ZIP codes in the city. Each ZIP is explained through People Score, Provider Score, Hospital Score, and Travel Score.
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