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Overall Health Score
Some healthcare services require significant travel or wait times in 18627.
Data sources: CMS NPPES, Hospital Compare, ACS 5-Year Estimates. Scores recomputed monthly.
64/100
Moderate Access
Comparisons
How the 64/100 overall health score for 18627 is calculated
Demographics, insurance coverage, and social determinants of health
Physician density, specialist availability, and telehealth
Hospital proximity, bed count, ER access, and facility quality
Commute times, public transit access, and vehicle availability
Health insurance coverage and social determinants of health
The Insurance Index reflects the demographic and social determinants of health in 18627. It factors in insurance coverage, poverty rates, age distribution, and population vulnerability to provide a composite view of community health readiness.
Physician density, specialist availability, and telehealth access
The Provider Density metric measures the availability of healthcare professionals near 18627. This includes primary care physicians, specialists, dentists, mental health professionals, and telehealth availability. A higher score means more providers per capita within a reasonable driving distance.
Hospital proximity, bed count, ER access, and facility quality
The Hospital Proximity metric evaluates distance to hospitals, emergency rooms, urgent care centers, and inpatient facilities near 18627. It factors in hospital quality ratings, bed availability, trauma center level, and average travel time to the nearest emergency department.
Commute infrastructure, public transit access, and vehicle availability
No data available
The Transit Access metric captures how easily residents can physically reach healthcare facilities. It combines commute patterns, public transit access, vehicle ownership rates, and walk/bike infrastructure to assess transportation barriers to care.
ZIP code 18627 on the map
Health scores for ZIP codes near 18627
Scores can vary dramatically between neighboring ZIP codes. A 20-point difference often means the boundary between having a hospital within 15 minutes versus needing to drive 45 minutes.
| ZIP Code | City | Score | Grade | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18424 | Gouldsboro, PA | 37 | F | 4.02 mi |
| 18437 | Lake Como, PA | 39 | F | 5.14 mi |
| 18347 | Pocono Lake, PA | 36 | F | 5.5 mi |
| 18460 | South Sterling, PA | 30 | F | 8.1 mi |
| 18466 | Tobyhanna, PA | 29 | F | 8.28 mi |
| 18444 | Moscow, PA | 51 | D+ | 8.33 mi |
| 18350 | Pocono Pines, PA | 32 | F | 8.64 mi |
| 18445 | Newfoundland, PA | 30 | F | 8.93 mi |
| 18334 | Long Pond, PA | 31 | F | 8.97 mi |
| 18346 | Pocono Summit, PA | 31 | F | 9.68 mi |
Active physicians sorted by proximity to Lehman, Pennsylvania
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View on MapProvider density is one of the strongest predictors of healthcare access. ZIPs with fewer than 1 provider per 1,000 residents are classified as Health Professional Shortage Areas by HRSA.
Hospitals, clinics, and care centers near Pennsylvania
POCONO EYE ASSOCIATES INC
Healthcare Facility
9.38 mi away
MOUNTAIN VALLEY ORTHOPEDICS, P.C.
Healthcare Facility
9.38 mi away
VISION INNOVATION CENTERS OF PA LLC
Healthcare Facility
9.68 mi away
Emergency services access is measured by drive time. The national standard is 30 minutes to the nearest ER. Rural ZIPs often exceed 60 minutes.
Telehealth access and commute patterns affecting healthcare delivery
Telehealth Boost reflects broadband availability and telehealth-capable providers. A higher percentage indicates greater virtual care access, reducing reliance on physical travel.
How transportation barriers affect healthcare access
64/100
High Transportation Vulnerability
Higher scores = more vulnerable to transportation barriers
0.0%
Zero-Vehicle Households
9.38 mi
Nearest Hospital
Transportation is the #1 non-medical barrier to healthcare access. Patients who lack reliable transportation miss 3x more appointments and have worse outcomes across every chronic condition.
Lehman, Pennsylvania
Approximately N/A% of residents get to work in less than 30 minutes. The average household size is approximately members with about N/A cars per household.
An estimated 0.0% of residents has some form of health insurance. N/A have public health insurance like Medicare, Medicaid, VA, or TRICARE. About N/A have private health insurance. The uninsured rate of N/A is below the national average, suggesting relatively good insurance coverage in this area.
ZIP code 18627 has a total population of 0 with a median age of . The male-to-female ratio is 0.00.
The median household income in 18627 is N/A. Lower income levels can create significant barriers to healthcare access, including inability to afford copays, medications, and transportation to medical appointments.
There are 0 housing units in 18627, with 0 owner-occupied and 0 renter-occupied. The median monthly housing cost is N/A.
Key demographic data for ZIP code 18627
No data available
Population density, median age, and income directly affect healthcare infrastructure. Older, wealthier communities attract more specialists. Younger, lower-income areas often have higher uninsured rates and fewer providers.
Population diversity in ZIP 18627
No data available
Healthcare access disparities correlate with racial composition. Racial and ethnic minorities are disproportionately located in Health Professional Shortage Areas, and Asian communities often face language access barriers. Source: HRSA, Health Workforce Analysis
Median: N/A
Median household income is the strongest single predictor of health insurance coverage. ZIPs below $35,000 median income have uninsured rates 3–4x higher than ZIPs above $100,000.
0.0% hold a bachelor's degree or higher
Education level correlates with health literacy — the ability to understand medical information and navigate the healthcare system. Areas with higher bachelor's degree rates typically have better preventive care utilization.
Community reviews for ZIP 18627
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