Yelm, Washington
Yelm has an average healthcare access score of 6/100 (Healthcare Desert) across 1 ZIP code. That's 14 points below the Washington state average of 20. And 19 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 Yelm
Comparisons
Healthcare Access Map
ZIP codes in and around Yelm. Click any dot to view its Healthcare Access Score.
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ZIP Codes in Yelm
All 1 ZIP codes ranked by Healthcare Access Score
| # | ZIP Code | Score | Access Level | Grade | Score Bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 98597 | 6 | Healthcare Desert | F |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions About Healthcare Access in Yelm
How good is healthcare access in Yelm, Washington?
Yelm has an average CartoChrome Healthcare Access Score of 6/100 (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 Yelm has the best healthcare?
ZIP 98597 scores highest in Yelm at 6/100, while ZIP 98597 scores lowest at 6/100. A 0-point gap between ZIPs in the same city usually reflects differences in specialist density and SDOH — not hospital distance.
Does Yelm have healthcare deserts?
Yes. ZIP 98597 in Yelm scores 6/100, 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 Yelm?
CartoChrome uses CMS NPPES provider records to connect Yelm 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 Yelm?
Yelm 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 Yelm average healthcare access score of 6/100 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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