Tacoma, Washington
Tacoma has an average healthcare access score of 25/100 (Limited Access) across 20 ZIP codes. That's 5 points above the Washington state average of 20.
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
Limited Access
Grade: D
20 ZIP codes in Tacoma
Comparisons
Healthcare Access Map
ZIP codes in and around Tacoma. Click any dot to view its Healthcare Access Score.
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ZIP Codes in Tacoma
All 20 ZIP codes ranked by Healthcare Access Score
| # | ZIP Code | Score | Access Level | Grade | Score Bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 98416 | 33 | Limited Access | D | |
| 2 | 98403 | 29 | Limited Access | D | |
| 3 | 98418 | 29 | Limited Access | D | |
| 4 | 98447 | 29 | Limited Access | D | |
| 5 | 98405 | 28 | Limited Access | D | |
| 6 | 98409 | 28 | Limited Access | D | |
| 7 | 98406 | 27 | Limited Access | D | |
| 8 | 98465 | 27 | Limited Access | D | |
| 9 | 98408 | 27 | Limited Access | D | |
| 10 | 98402 | 27 | Limited Access | D | |
| 11 | 98466 | 26 | Limited Access | D | |
| 12 | 98421 | 26 | Limited Access | D | |
| 13 | 98404 | 25 | Limited Access | D | |
| 14 | 98407 | 25 | Limited Access | D | |
| 15 | 98422 | 23 | Healthcare Desert | F | |
| 16 | 98443 | 23 | Healthcare Desert | F | |
| 17 | 98444 | 23 | Healthcare Desert | F | |
| 18 | 98445 | 20 | Healthcare Desert | F | |
| 19 | 98433 | 17 | Healthcare Desert | F | |
| 20 | 98446 | 16 | Healthcare Desert | F |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions About Healthcare Access in Tacoma
How good is healthcare access in Tacoma, Washington?
Tacoma has an average CartoChrome Healthcare Access Score of 25/100 (Limited Access), measured across 20 ZIP codes inside the city. The score reflects provider density, hospital proximity, transportation access, and social-determinant barriers.
Which ZIP code in Tacoma has the best healthcare?
ZIP 98416 scores highest in Tacoma at 33/100, while ZIP 98446 scores lowest at 16/100. A 17-point gap between ZIPs in the same city usually reflects differences in specialist density and SDOH — not hospital distance.
Does Tacoma have healthcare deserts?
Yes. ZIP 98446 in Tacoma scores 16/100, 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 Tacoma?
CartoChrome uses CMS NPPES provider records to connect Tacoma 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 Tacoma?
Tacoma contains 20 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 Tacoma average healthcare access score of 25/100 is computed by averaging the Healthcare Access Scores across all 20 ZIP codes in the city. Each ZIP is explained through People Score, Provider Score, Hospital Score, and Travel Score.
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