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Overall Health Score
Most healthcare needs can be met within a short drive for residents of 98431.
Data sources: CMS NPPES, Hospital Compare, ACS 5-Year Estimates. Scores recomputed monthly.
83/100
Excellent Access
Comparisons
How the 83/100 overall health score for 98431 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 98431. 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 98431. 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 98431. 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
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 98431 on the map
Health scores for ZIP codes near 98431
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 98430 | Camp Murray, WA | 10 | F | 0.98 mi |
| 98433 | Tacoma, WA | 30 | F | 2.9 mi |
| 98439 | Lakewood, WA | 34 | F | 3.07 mi |
| 98438 | Mcchord Afb, WA | 34 | F | 3.35 mi |
| 98498 | Lakewood, WA | 35 | F | 3.54 mi |
| 98499 | Lakewood, WA | 36 | F | 4.53 mi |
| 98327 | Dupont, WA | 32 | F | 5.14 mi |
| 98447 | Tacoma, WA | 35 | F | 5.67 mi |
| 98444 | Tacoma, WA | 35 | F | 5.69 mi |
| 98467 | University Place, WA | 37 | F | 6.55 mi |
Active physicians sorted by proximity to Tacoma, Washington
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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 Washington
Madigan AMC (FT Lewis)
Acute Care - Department Of Defense
0.67 mi away
ST CLARE HOSPITAL
Acute Care Hospitals
3.89 mi away
FRANCISCAN MEDICAL GROUP
Healthcare Facility
3.89 mi away
COMMUNITY HEALTH CARE
Healthcare Facility
3.89 mi away
FRANCISCAN MEDICAL GROUP
Healthcare Facility
3.89 mi away
FRANCISCAN MEDICAL GROUP
Healthcare Facility
3.95 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.
How transportation barriers affect healthcare access
52/100
Moderate Transportation Vulnerability
Higher scores = more vulnerable to transportation barriers
0.0%
Zero-Vehicle Households
0.67 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.
Tacoma, Washington
Key demographic data for ZIP code 98431
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.
Community reviews for ZIP 98431
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