Madison, Wisconsin
Madison has an average healthcare access score of 70/100 (Excellent Access) across 14 ZIP codes. That's 26 points above the Wisconsin state average of 44. And 26 points above the national average of 44.
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
Excellent Access
Grade: B
14 ZIP codes in Madison
Comparisons
Healthcare Access Map
ZIP codes in and around Madison. Click any dot to view its Healthcare Access Score.
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ZIP Codes in Madison
All 14 ZIP codes ranked by Healthcare Access Score
| # | ZIP Code | Score | Access Level | Grade | Score Bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 53705 | 80 | Excellent Access | B+ | |
| 2 | 53711 | 77 | Excellent Access | B | |
| 3 | 53716 | 76 | Excellent Access | B | |
| 4 | 53715 | 76 | Excellent Access | B | |
| 5 | 53726 | 76 | Excellent Access | B | |
| 6 | 53703 | 75 | Excellent Access | B | |
| 7 | 53706 | 75 | Excellent Access | B | |
| 8 | 53714 | 75 | Excellent Access | B | |
| 9 | 53719 | 74 | Excellent Access | B | |
| 10 | 53713 | 73 | Excellent Access | B | |
| 11 | 53717 | 73 | Excellent Access | B | |
| 12 | 53704 | 72 | Excellent Access | B | |
| 13 | 53718 | 64 | Moderate Access | C+ | |
| 14 | 53792 | 13 | Healthcare Desert | F |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions About Healthcare Access in Madison
How good is healthcare access in Madison, Wisconsin?
Madison has an average CartoChrome Healthcare Access Score of 70/100 (Excellent Access), measured across 14 ZIP codes inside the city. The score reflects provider density, hospital proximity, transportation access, and social-determinant barriers.
Which ZIP code in Madison has the best healthcare?
ZIP 53705 scores highest in Madison at 80/100, while ZIP 53792 scores lowest at 13/100. A 67-point gap between ZIPs in the same city usually reflects differences in specialist density and SDOH — not hospital distance.
Does Madison have healthcare deserts?
Yes. ZIP 53792 in Madison scores 13/100, 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 Madison?
CartoChrome uses CMS NPPES provider records to connect Madison 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 Madison?
Madison contains 14 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 Madison average healthcare access score of 70/100 is computed by averaging the Healthcare Access Scores across all 14 ZIP codes in the city. Each ZIP is explained through People Score, Provider Score, Hospital Score, and Travel Score.
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